The Yumthang hot spring by the river
Near the Yumthang valley floor, a short walk from the road, warm sulphur water rises into a small pool with a basic shed. Local people value it for aches and skin complaints. It is plain and unglamorous, but a warm soak on a cold morning is welcome.
Go on the way back from Zero Point. Bring a towel and spare clothes, keep the soak short, and avoid it if you feel light-headed at altitude. Leave no soap or rubbish in the water.
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Is there a fee for the Yumthang hot spring?
There is usually no fee, though a small donation may be asked in season for upkeep. Facilities are basic: a pool and a simple changing shed. Bring your own towel and slippers. Leave no soap, shampoo or rubbish in the water.
Is bathing at altitude risky?
A short soak is fine for most people, but hot water at 3,500 m can make you dizzy or faint. Keep it to 10–15 minutes, drink water, and skip it if you have heart problems or symptoms of altitude sickness.
How do I find the hot spring?
Drivers know it. It is a short walk from the road near the valley floor, across or beside the river. Ask your driver to stop on the way down and point out the path. Visit it on the return drive, so that you are not damp and cold on the way up to Zero Point.
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