This heritage village in Sikkim has around 364 households and about 2000 people (Census 2011). The locals here belong to the Nepalese and Bhutia communities. It is believed that when Phuntsog became the king, he converted ensured that all the local Lepchas convert to Buddhism. As a result, most people here belong to the Buddhist sect. The main languages spoken here include Nepali, Limbu, Bhutia, Lepcha, Hindi, and English. Most of the villagers here are engaged in agriculture.
You can enjoy local food in Yuksom, including Thukpa, Tibetan bread, Tongba, Bamboo drink, Beer, Yak Cheese momos, Beef rice, and Cheese and Tomato toast. You also get to shop for local handicrafts like Tibetan Thankas, carpets, dragon sets, rugs, gold and silver jewelry, wall hangings, wooden handicrafts, bamboo artifacts, shawls, blankets, knitted dresses, cardamom, and tea.
Due to its rich biodiversity, the Biodiversity Festival is organized annually here by the Forest Department. It is the first of its kind festival in Sikkim. The purpose of the Festival is to help locals understand the essence of their natural heritage.