8 Famous Hot Water Springs in Himachal Pradesh
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The healing powers of hot springs have been used and valued by people for thousands of years. Nature has blessed Himachal Pradesh with number of Hot Springs best known for their medicinal properties. One more good thing about these hot springs are all of them are situated in the scenic places. The Manikaran, Kalath, kheerganga & Vashist have been developed as spots of tourist attraction in the Kullu Valley having a unique distinction of possessing mineral and thermal water springs. The water springs of Vashist have been turned into Turkish baths. Imagine yourself bathing in a hot spring on a pleasant day with a view of rivers gushing through the picturesque valleys and dense forests covered in a blanket of mist. Taking bath in hot water springs helps in curing various kinds of skin diseases. The natural minerals dissolved in these hot spring water helps in curing the skin diseases. Sacredness, medicinal quality of these hot springs in Himachal attracts thousands of tourists from different parts of the country all around the year.
Here are the 8 world-famous hot-water springs in Himachal where you can bathe in any season with beautiful views all around and eliminate all kinds of skin ailments.
1. Kheerganga in Kullu
Kheerganga, a meadow where Shiva is said to have meditated for 3000 years. Kheerganga is situated in Parvati Valley at a distance of 22 km from Manikaran. Kheerganga remains snow-covered during winters. To reach here, you need to take a long trek amidst Himalayas only to find the best rejuvenating experience. It is one of the most picturesque hot spring where you can enjoy the scenic beauty all around. Imagine yourself in hot water spring surrounded with snow covered mountains. This water is believed to have amazing medicinal properties and special importance for Hindu and Sikh visitors.
2. Manikaran in Kullu
Manikaran, perched on the right bank of the roaring Parvati River, is a pilgrimage town famous for hot springs. It is believed that once Goddess Parvati lost her ear rings in the pond here. When she reported this to lord Shiva, he looked at the pond with great anger. Due to this anger the water here became very hot and started boiling. The temperature is high enough to boil rice, pulses, and vegetables. Each year thousands of people converge onto Manikaran to take a plunge in the hot waters which are considered holy as well as medicinal value.
3. Tattapani in Mandi
Tattapani is always the first name to strike the mind when we think of hot water springs in Himachal. Mineral-rich hot water bubbles out from the pebbled river bed of the Satluj at this geothermal spring, which combines beauty, tranquility and a hot bath all in one place. After a dip in the healing waters of Tattapani, you can get an adventure rush by doing some white water rafting on the Satluj. Thousands of pilgrims come to Tattapani on 13th January Makkar Sakranti to take a holy dip in the warm water. People come here in abundance, every year to take a dip in this water, during the month of Magha (Jan-Feb). The water level of these springs keeps fluctuating depending on the water level of the river.
4. Kasol Hot Water Springs
Kasol is another hot water spring opposite to village Nikhatan. Being one of the less explored tourist destinations in Himachal, Kasol village in Kullu has many surprises in store for visitors. The temperature of the water here is much lower than that of Manikaran. Kasol has become very popular tourist resort, especially among Israeli tourists. In summers a Rabbi also comes over to cater to the religious needs of the small community. Here, hot water comes out only at one spot and water temperature is much lower than that of other hot water springs in Himachal.
5. Vashist Hot Springs
Famous for its Turkish type baths, this hot water spring is located well above the river Beas, near Manali. This temple is dedicated to the ancient Indian sage Vashist who was the Guru of Lord Rama and Lakshmana. These hot waters have made Vashist village a well-known around the world. The Vashist hot waters springs are believed to heal many skin diseases. Many people visit Vashist every day to take a dip in these hot springs. There is separate water tank which kept reserved for women only. Vashist hot water spring is a huge source of water for several other tourist places in and around Manali.
6. Kalath in Kullu
Around 6.5 km downstream from Manali, natural sulphurous waters flow from the depths of the earth. The little-known village of Kalath, located on the banks of the Beas River, has six natural hot water springs that are believed to have curative properties. It is recognized for a collection of six hot water springs. There are separate bath tanks for men and women. The sulphur rich water is believed to have therapeutic properties. A dip in the hot water spring here is sure to leave you refreshed and rejuvenated in body, mind, and soul.
7. Jeori in Kinnaur
Jeori hot water springs are located on the picturesque road to Spiti valley, commonly known as the Hindustan Tibet Road. The Chhari Yatra (holy mace) of the famous Manimahesh pilgrimage to Shrikhand Mahadev peak, held in the month of July, starts with a dip in the hot spring waters of Jeori. Pilgrims take a dip in the hot spring waters of Jeori then start their yatra towards the Lord Shiva abode.
8. Tatwani in Kangra
A short drive through the lush green Kangra Valley will take you to Tatwani hot spring, a well-kept local secret. Enclosed within a quaint temple, the hot waters of the spring flow into a small pool from the mouth of a lion carved from stone. The warm waters are believed to heal many ailments and cleanse the skin of impurities. Locals believe that the water contains natural healing properties and can cure many ailments. You need to take a dip in the water before entering the temple.
May 27, 2020
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