Yumthang Valley Hot Spring
Yumthang Valley, North Sikkim, India, India
- Location
- Yumthang Valley, North Sikkim, India, India
- Water type
- sulfurous
- Temperature
- 49 °C
- pH
- 6.5
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
LowHigh
Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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The Yumthang Valley or Sikkim Valley of Flowers sanctuary, is a nature sanctuary with river, hot springs, yaks and grazing pasture on rolling meadows surrounded by the Himalayan mountains in Yumthang in the Mangan district of Sikkim state in India. It is approx. 75 km from Mangan town, the district headquarters. It is at an elevation of 3,564 metres (11,693 ft) above msl at a distance of 150 kilometres (93 mi) from the state capital Gangtok.
Insider tip — Yumthang Valley Hot Spring sits at 3,564 m elevation in North Sikkim near the Teesta River, surrounded by rhododendron forests that bloom spectacularly in spring and snowfields visible year-round from the adjacent peaks. The sulfurous water at 49 degrees emerges in a small riverside concrete structure, and the contrast between the steaming pool and the glacial mountain air is exhilarating. The valley road beyond leads toward the Tibetan border, making this one of the most scenically remote thermal sites in the Indian Himalayas.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 49 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sulfurous water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.