Yuksom to Tashiding
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Ways to make the journey
45 min–1 h
Most visitors hire a car in Yuksom for a half day: drive down, walk up the stepped path through prayer flags to Tashiding Monastery, spend an hour among the chortens and carved mani stones, and drive back. Or continue on to Legship, Ravangla or Pelling and use it as a transfer.
1–1.5 h
Shared jeeps between Yuksom, Tashiding and Gyalshing run mostly in the morning. It is cheap but you may wait for the jeep to fill, and return seats in the afternoon are not guaranteed. Ask at the Yuksom jeep stand the evening before and check current status before you travel.
5–7 h
Old footpaths link Yuksom and Tashiding through villages and forest, and pilgrims once walked between the monasteries this way. Paths change with landslides and new roads, so walk it only with a local guide who knows the current route. Start early and carry water. It is a fine walk in October–November.
Worth a stop
- Rathong Chu valley
- Village viewpoints over the Rangeet
- Tashiding market (Sinek)
Questions people ask
Good to know
How far is Tashiding from Yuksom
About 19 km by road, roughly 45 minutes to an hour by car. The road follows the Rathong Chu valley down towards the Rangeet, and the monastery stands on a hilltop above the confluence. It makes an easy half-day trip from Yuksom or a stop on the road to Legship and Ravangla.
Is there a shared jeep from Yuksom to Tashiding
Yes, shared jeeps run between Yuksom, Tashiding and Gyalshing, mainly in the morning, for about ₹60–120 a seat, indicative. Returning the same day by shared jeep can be tricky in the afternoon, so many travellers hire a car instead. Check current status before you travel.
How long should I spend at Tashiding Monastery
Allow about 1.5 to 2 hours: 15–20 minutes to walk up from the road, an hour among the chortens, mani stones and temples, and time to sit. During Bumchu, in February or March, plan a whole day or longer, because crowds and queues are large.
Can I walk from Yuksom to Tashiding
Old village paths connect them and take about 5 to 7 hours, but they cross new roads and landslide zones and are not always easy to follow. Go only with a local guide who knows the current route, start early, and carry water and snacks. For most visitors the road is the better choice.