Yuksom is a historic town located in the West Sikkim district in the northeastern Indian state of Sikkim. It was the first capital of Sikkim, founded in 1642 by Fontsug Namgyal, the first Chogyal (secular and religious king) of Sikkim. The site of the coronation of the first king of Sikkim is known as the “Throne of Norbang”. This place is calm and peaceful; a real getaway for those who want to avoid the tourist crowd in Sikkim state.