Yuksom is the antique capital of the Indian state of Sikkim. The name Yuksom denotes 'the assembly of three learned priests'.That is why this place has been recognized with the names of those three monks who came down to Yuksom from the region..Yuksom is the antique capital of the Indian state of Sikkim.The name Yuksom denotes 'the assembly of three learned priests'. That is why this place has been recognized with the names of those three monks who came down to Yuksom from the region of Tibet. Yuksom was stated the initial capital OF the state, Sikkimand was set up by the Phuntsog Namgyal, the first religious king (Chogyal in Sikkimâs dialect) in the year of 1642 AD. With the Yuksom travel guide, you will get the view of a really outstanding and breathtaking sight of the snow clad crests of Mt.Jopuno, Mt.Kabur and Mt.Narsing. The adorable location of Yuksom is remarkable for its charming nearby historic places. In fact for the Khangchendzonga Trek, it is the foremost trailhead as well.