Norbugang Coronation Throne
Norbugang Chorten
A stone throne where Sikkim's first ruler was crowned in 1642, set among old pines with a chorten and prayer hall, a sacred site of the Sikkimese state.
The Norbugang Coronation Throne stands among a pine grove in Yuksom village. In 1642 three lamas crowned Phuntsog Namgyal, Sikkim's first chogyal, on this stone seat, launching the Namgyal dynasty that lasted more than three centuries. Beside the throne are a stone said to bear a lama's footprint, an ancient cedar, and the Norbugang chorten, which holds sacred soil and water from across the region. Nearby is a prayer hall dedicated to Guru Padmasambhava. Admission is free, and it is a must-see for anyone interested in Sikkim's history. It takes about 10 minutes' walk from the centre of Yuksom.
Opening hours
About 07:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Yuksom
- Kathok Lake
- Dubdi Monastery
- Kanchenjunga Falls
- Khecheopalri Lake
- Rimbi Waterfall
- Darap Village
- Sanga Choeling Monastery