Nov 22, 2023, 11:33 AM IST

7 famous and natural hot springs in India to visit this winters

Jaisal Kaur

Manikaran, Himachal Pradesh

Manikaran, situated in Parvati valley in Kullu, is a famous religious site for both Hindus and Sikhs, and also well-known for its natural hot springs. The hot water is used for cooking food in temples and gurudwaras, and you can also take a warm holy dip in it. 

Kheerganga, Himachal Pradesh

Kheerganga, located near Kasol in Himachal, is a spectacular serene spot having a small natural hot water spring, which is perfect for visiting as it is well-maintained and less crowded.

3. Tatapani, Himachal Pradesh

Tatapani is a small village in Himachal near Shimla which has a natural hot spring carved from the hot water from Satluj river’s bank. The water of the spring is rich in sulphur, and is widely known for curing ailments and joint pain.

4. Panamik, Ladakh

Panamik hot water springs situated in Ladakh’s Nubra valley at a height of 10,442 feet above sea level, is a famous and sprawling site and it contains sulphur, which has medicinal properties that curbs various diseases.

5. Gaurikund, Uttarakhand

Gaurikund is a village near Kedarnath situated at 6000 feet above sea level. It is famous for its thermal water spring and is frequently flocked by pilgrims trekking to Kedarnath, who take a holy dip here.

6. Yumthang, Sikkim

Yumthang is a natural and picturesque hot spring in Sikkim, situated near the Lachung river’s bank.

7. Reshi

Reshi hot spring is situated on the bank of river Rangeet in Sikkim, and also has a sacred cave in vicinity-Kah-do Sang Phu.