Hot springs locally called Tshachus (Hot-Water) are found all over the Kingdom. Believed to contain medicinal properties, 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 as the farmers have less work and schools have long winter holidays.
The Gasa Tshachu
TshachuTo get to the Gasa Hot Spring, visitors must trek for approximately 40 minutes from the nearby road to the springs located on the valley floor. The option to travel half way by vehicle until the village of Damji where it is a beautiful six hour trek to Gasa through gorgeous hills covered in verdant.
Dur Tshachu
Dur Tshachu is located in Central Bhutan in Bumthang Dzongkhag (district). Situated in the village of Dur, this Hot Spring is renowned for its medicinal value and is known to cure body aches.
Duenmang Tshachu
Then we have the Duenmang Tshachu, situated by the banks of Mangde Chu River. This Hot Spring is especially popular amongst the Khengpa (indeginous ethinic group of Bhutan) population who frequent it regularly.
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.
