Chumathang Hot Springsचुमाथांग गर्म चश्मा
A hot spring by the Indus on the way to Tso Moriri.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereChangthang, Ladakh
Changthang plateau
Changthang plateau
Kind of placeVillages & Hidden Gems, Adventure
Best time to visit15 May to 30 September
Good seasonsSummer (March to May), Monsoon (June to September)
DifficultyModerate
Height3950 m above sea level
Time needed1 to 2 hrs
Base and nearbyChumathang, Nyoma
EntryPermit from the Leh administration
About Chumathang Hot Springs
A village with hot springs by the Indus, popular with local people for bathing in the cold weather. The steaming water comes out near the river, and the surrounding hills are barren and colourful. It is a stop on the road to Tso Moriri and Tso Kar, and a good place to warm up. A permit may be needed.
What to see and do
- Hot spring bathing
- Indus river bank
- Colourful barren hills
- Stop on the Tso Moriri road
- Warm up in the cold
Part of Ladakh and Karakoram.
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
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