Badrinath
Immediately beside the Badrinath Temple, the Tapt Kund hot springs emerge from the earth at a natural temperature of 45 degrees Celsius — an extraordinary geological feature in an area dominated by glaciers and snow peaks. By tradition, all pilgrims bathe here before entering the temple for darshan. Immersing yourself in the steaming sulphurous water while surrounded by Himalayan peaks at over 3,000 metres is a genuinely other-worldly experience.
The springs are divided into separate areas for men and women. The water is genuinely very hot — test before immersing. Bring a fresh towel and change of clothes as facilities are basic.