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A visit to Sikkim shall always remain incomplete until you enjoy a good dip in the hot springs of Sikkim that are surrounded with a scenic view and have an unpretentious construction around them. Visiting them shall definitely give you an incomparable bathing experience. Feeling the warmth of these hot springs will surely give an invigorating and reviving pleasure.

Here are the 5 most amazing natural hot springs of Sikkim that you ought to visit:

1. Reshi Hot Spring
   

   This hot spring is located at a distance of about 25 kilometres from Gyalshina near Reshi. The water components of this spring are extremely high in sulphur content and are known to have special medicinal properties that aid in curing skin diseases. You can even stay here overnight as there are many accommodation options available. You can also stay in one of the trekker huts here. You could also visit a cave located here that is popularly called as the Kah-do Sang phu which is considered to be sacred by the locals here.

2. Ralong Hot Spring
   

   Also known as the Ralang Cha-chu, the spring is located at a distance of 7 kilometres from the village of Borong and at a distance of 4 kilometres from the Naya Bazar. Besides the amazing hot water springs, this place is also an ideal place for bird watchers. Besides this, the spring also holds a religious importance as it is found in one of the four holy caves of Sikkim.

3. Borong Hot Spring
   

   This spring is amongst one of the most famous springs in the north east tourism. Even the locals of the region visit this spring quite often. The steaming saunas of this spring are said to have curative powers. Both Borong and Ralong are located at distance of 7 kilometres from each other. There are huts available for those who want to stay overnight here. However, you will have to carry your own food and bedding essentials along with you.

4. Yumthang Hot Spring
   

   This is another famous spring of Sikkim and is located at a short distance from the Yumthang village. To reach at this spring, you will have to walk a short distance from the village road and cross a small bridge on the Lachuna River. The water in the pools here is also rich in sulphureted hydrogen gas and is considered beneficial for the skin. There are basic huts available for changing purpose.

5. Yumesamdong (or Momay Samdong)
   

   This spring is located at the base of the Donkia-la Pass. You have to drive up to 25 kilometres from Yumthang to reach here. There are more than 10 hot springs pools here. This spring is a massive crowd puller as the entire place is covered by snow almost all the year round.

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