Tatopani

Tatopani means hot water, and since time immemorial, hot water gushing from the womb of the earth has fascinated humans all over the world. In Nepal, too, thermal springs have piqued the interest of yogis, philosophers, and medicine men and ordinary people. The soothing power of hot water on tired muscles. Aching bones and tense minds have helped tatopanis to become pilgrimage spots where men and women ease physical disorders and gain divine blessings. The curative power of thermal springs has been known to the Nepalese since very ancient times. Bathing in these springs is especially recommended for those suffering from rheumatism, gout, and skin diseases. Gushing out from the ground at a temperature of 40 degree to 70 degree, the water is classified as slightly alkaline since it has bicarbonate sulphate in it. It is on the Sindhupalchok District Kodari V.D.C. near the china. has a number of hot springs well-known for their medicinal qualities. These hot springs lie in areas of astounding beauty. Some eleven kilometers to the north east of khalanga Bazaar there are three more thermal springs with slightly acidic water.One of the closet springs to kathmandu is the popular Tatopani near kodari. Situated conveniently at an altitude of 1396 meters, the water of this spring is alkaline with sight sulphuric odur. Activites here take a festive turn in December when thousands of people from the surrounding villages, as well as from the kathmandu valley, throng here to take baths. Tatopani at kodari can be reached from kathmandu by car in approximately three hours.