LIngdem Hot Spring
Mangan, Sikkim, India
- Location
- Mangan, Sikkim, India
- Water type
- bicarbonate
- Temperature
- 38 °C
- pH
- 8
Water profile
Thermicity
Neutral
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Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.
Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh
Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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A wild hot spring near Mangan, in Sikkim, at the foot of the Himalayas. Its bicarbonate waters emerge at 38°C, feeding an open-air pool set up for free, unstructured bathing far from any modern facility.
Insider tip — Lingdem Hot Spring in North Sikkim emerges in the Teesta River valley at the edge of the Khangchendzonga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage mixed site surrounding the world third highest peak at 8,586 metres. The hot spring is part of the sacred geography of the Lepchas, the indigenous people of Sikkim who believe Kangchenjunga and its satellite peaks to be the storehouse of life and sacred territory of their ancestral deity Itbu-mu.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water is neutral here, around 38 °C — a perfect balance, neither too hot nor too cold.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features bicarbonate water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.