Chumathang Hot Spring
A hot spring village beside the Indus and a rest stop on the way from Leh to Tso Moriri, with simple pools and a small monastery.
Chumathang lies in the Indus Valley about 140 km from Leh. It is a midway stop on the Leh–Mahe–Tso Moriri road. Hot springs on the riverbank are said to be beneficial for rheumatism, and several guesthouses in the village have built indoor pools where you can soak for a fee. Chumathang Monastery sits on the hillside above the village. Most visitors stop here for lunch and a soak before continuing to Tso Moriri. You can also spend a night here to help acclimatise. At about 4,000 m, it is 500 m lower than Tso Moriri.
Opening hours
All day