Hot Spring Therapy Tours
Hot Spring Therapy Tours in Bhutan
With wide range of medicinal plants and age old healing practices, Bhutan has been referred to as the Land of Medicinal herbs therefore Heavenly Bhutan offer many hot spring therapy tours in Bhutan. In Bhutan, hot springs are known as Tshachus/menchus, and are found in many parts of the country. The medicinal properties of these hot springs have been used by the Bhutanese people for centuries to cure various ailments ranging from arthritis to body aches and even sinuses. It is a popular tradition among Bhutanese to visit hot springs during the winter months. A comprehensive report guide on hot springs and mineral springs, by Ugyen Wangchuck Institute for Conservation and Environment (UWICE) confirms that Bhutan truly remains a safe seat of indigenous healing system.
The origin of hot springs and mineral springs in Bhutan dates back to 746 AD during the visit of Guru Rinpoche and advent of Mahayana Buddhism to Bhutan. It is therefore considered blessed and sacred.
The Gasa Tshachu: Gasa hot spring. The hot springs at Gasa in Western Bhutan are situated close to the banks of the Mo Chhu River. This is one of the most popular springs in the country and are frequented not only with tourists but with local people as well.
Chubu Tshachu: Punakha hot spring is located in Toewang gewog in Punakha with no road access to the tshachu, people use horses and mules for transportation.
Gelephu Tshachu: This Hot Spring is mainly frequented by the local residents but in winter people from all over Bhutan journey here to cure themselves of diseases.
Visitors can also try out the ancient Bhutanese tradition of ‘Menchu’ or Hot Stone Baths. In this method water is heated by submerging red-hot stones into the bath and then used it to bathe and soak. This is a popular curative method that is used throughout the country.
Zhemgang Tshachu: Zhemgang hot spring. Duenmang tshachu in Zhemgang is located on the right bank of the Mangdechhu at the base of a steep hill called Kamjong. It is widely known as the Kheng tshachu due to its location in the centre of the Kheng region. It is believed to cure joint pains, sinusitis, and headache among many illnesses. People usually visit the hot spring beginning November through March every year.
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