Monday, February 13, 2023

Gentle

Hot spring girls 👭
#nepal🇳🇵
#hotsprings #girlgroup #trekking #rubyvalley #tatopanihotspring #2020travels #nepal2020
A start off with a couple of interesting photo's from the area, as well as a tidbit or two.

Nepal. Above and reported on.
Tophotsprings reports (Dec. 1) on the more well-known Tatopani-Beni hot springs:
'Both the Tatopani Hot Spring and the Paudwar Hot Spring can be found in Tatopani, making this area a popular destination for those in search of geothermal waters for relaxation or medicinal purposes. Locals use the gentle waters of this natural mineral spring to relax and feel better, and it also draws a steady stream of curious tourists'.
A short report from The Rising Nepal (Feb. 3) on the same:
'The rural municipality has added infrastructure and managed the spring, increasing the number of visitors day by day, said Tilija. Three ponds have been constructed so that patients can submerge their bodies. Water tap has been installed for drinking water and toilets are constructed in the site. The bathing pool is covered with zinc sheets'. 
Hey Soldier
Hot springs of Siachen
#nubra#nubravalley#hotsprings#leh#ladakh#ladakhtrip#leh#ladakhdiaries#travelphotography#instatravel#travelawesome#calming#liveyoung#livefree
Mates
Discovered the #Borong #HotSprings today. After one of the bumpiest rides on #twowheels ever, around 20 clicks later, we ended up at a huge hole in the road and had to walk from there. 40 minutes through a Nepalese #Shire (not joking) we hit the river and right next to it, this simple, yet #natural #pool of lovely #sulfury water. Our soakmates: #Sikkimese , #Nepalese , and #Bhutane , in which a few of the younger men spoke decent enough English for small talk. The hike back up through the Shire was an hour and a half long and decently intense ventute, but with the help of a local man, we located our transpo and were off on a whole different adventure getting back to #Ravangla. Quite the rewarding and overall incredible day! Stoke. | #Sikkim #India #Globetrotter #Winning #Travels #AreWeStillInIndia
Curlytales (Jul. 28, 2022) has a concise overview of five soaks in Sikkim.
Meanwhile, BBS reports (Oct. 10) on the efforts underway to restore Gasa hot spring.
'The Gasa hot spring or Gasa Tshachhu will take some time to reopen to the public. The management is still carrying out restoration works at the site. The hot spring which is believed to cure skin problems, joint pains, and digestive disorders, among others, was completely washed away by the Mochhu flood in August last year [2021]'.
Hot spring Morning ❄️🛁🍂☀️
#hotsprings #octoberhotspring #outdoorhotspring #tsenheriinhaluunrashaan #hotspringmongolia #october🍁 #octobertrips #octobertodolist #цэнхэрийнхалуунрашаан #travelbucketlist #hotspringmorning
Express
Mother Nature can make me feel more alive, she can help recharge my mind while soothing my soul soak in her hot springs.
#newyear #yunnan #spa #spaday #hotsprings #naturelovers #mom
More from China. iChongqing reports (Jan. 9) supposedly never ending push to establish the city as the world's hot spring capital, whatever that may mean / or be of significance.
'On January 6, the Second China Hot Spring Industry Expo opened in Beibei District, Chongqing, where abundant hot spring resources lie.
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The exhibition scale of this industry expo is 10,000 square meters, with 6 themed exhibition areas and 200 booths. It brings together cutting-edge products and the latest technologies of the whole industry chain, such as international hot spring promotion agencies, hot spring resorts, and hot spring facilities and equipment companies.
One of the flagship products at this exhibition is the "Bath Aid Express," initiated by the Chongqing Charity Federation. The Bath Aid Express aims to ensure the cleanliness of the elderly by providing bath assistance services for the disabled, semi-disabled, and extremely poor elderly'.
This is a bath in a bus.
'At present, there are more than 40 hot spring tourist attractions, hotels, and resorts built in the city. Chongqing has become a famous hot spring tourism city centered on hot springs. The influence of the "World Hot Spring Capital" at home and abroad is continuously expanding'.
European Spa Association (ESPA) has an interview (Jan. 10) with two co-founders of the Shenzhen-Qianhai Sino-European Spa Academy. Why?
'With ancient Chinese legends and folk ballads extolling the enchanted healing powers of the water, thermal medicine has a long tradition in China dating back more than 2,000 years. On 15 November 2022 in Tengchong, Yunnan province in China, the first spa hotel dedicated to thermal medicine opened its doors'.
Basically the Academy has been trying to establish which soaks can be used for which ailment, so to say; it seems soaking for solace is not on their cards.

#쳉헤르온천 #피곤함
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피곤함에 젖어있었던 몽골에서의 7일차
저번주의 딱 오늘.
쳉헤르 온천에 왔다, 온통 한국인들 뿐이였고,
파리와 메뚜기 천국이였다 🦟🦗
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교회 수련회에 다녀온 오늘의 나는
파리와 메뚜기 천국이였던 그런 온천이라도
또 가고싶다 ㅠㅡㅠ
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도란도란 얘기도하고, 파리랑 싸워도
그 순간이 재밌었던,
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#이수x몽골 #몽골여행

Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Toasty

One of the most unique experiences of our life. We soaked in a traditional hot stone bath, situated in a candlelit stone hut on a hill. A ten minute walk from our lodge. Soaking in a wooden tub with minerals, herbs, and heated by hot stones, out in the open with views of the magnificent Phobjikha valley. And even though it was 40 degrees Fahrenheit (4.4 degrees Celsius) we were nice and toasty. We enjoyed this traditional Bhutanese’s healing experience. The sliding bamboo doors allowed for full privacy, yet offered majestic views. We got to unwind, sip a cup of hot apple cider and watch the sun set. An experience I will never forget @amankorabhutan
#hotstonebath#bhutan#bhutantravel#amanresorts#luxurytravel#uniqueexperience
#travelinstyle#traveltheworld#asia#shaneasavours#adaytoremember
#bhutantravel

Wow, it's been quite a while. Not much to share either.

But let's start in the Himalaya proper though arguably, the above ticks all the boxes, except thermal waters. Following though are better aligned.

Natural hot spring pool 😍
#hotsprings #nature #travel #travelphotography #photography #iceland #roadtrip #hotspring #adventure #hiking #travelgram #trip #vacation #mountains #wanderlust #naturephotography #instagood #spa #explore #relax #summer #beautiful #landscape
Natural hotspring in Shangri-l. There are different sections where the hot source comes out. The first spot is the most popular one within locals because is really cheap and the water is super hot, I didn't even dare to try the hottest pool. Locals gathers there for chatting together and release their daily stress with a hot bath in those snowy and freezing days. The second spot I tried was not as hot as the small one but you could actually swim and enjoy the amazing scenery. there's also a natural steam room inside the cave which makes everything more challenging.
#yunnan #china #chinaphotography #travelphotography #travel #shangrila #hotsprings #mountains
Tread
А как ещё на Камчатке отдыхать? #камчатка #зима #горячиебутерброды
A bit further away from the Himal, wintery and summery.

18.04.2021 Карымшенские источники
Прогулялись сегодня на беговых до источников, маршрут всего на 12 км от поворота. Туда шли 1ч 45 мин, обратно управились за 1 час ☺️
В воскресенье в час дня мы были там единственные 🤤 пока через 15 минут не приехало 7 машин 🤣
Покупаться к сожалению нам не удалось, вода была очень горячая, не смогли опустить даже ноги, горячую воду перекрыли, а вот доступа холодной воды нет, охладить лужу нечем 🤷‍♀️
В итоге посидели покушали, потом пообщались с ребятами, которые приехали и отправились в обратный путь)
Сбылась моя маленькая мечта, дойти до сюда именно на беговых 🌺
Water on Kamchatka is as different as the rest of nature. Here are huge waterfalls, fumaroles, cold streams, hot springs, constant snow, year-round ice. Try them all! #kamchatka #water #nature #waterfalls #fumarole #streams #springs #waterfall #snow #ice #hotsprings #hiking #камчатка #вода #природа #водопад #фумаролы #ручьи #снег #лед #горячиеисточники #ручей #водопады #поход
Transpire
#hotsprings
Finally, following a bit of an oddity. A Greek museum exhibiting photo's by Italian Mario Fantin of an expedition to the Karakoram (Pakistan) / K2. With the following soaking photo:
MARIO FANTIN | RADIUM PALACE
The documentation of the Italian expedition to Karakorum in 1954 is entrusted to Mario Fantin who decided to photograph the most intimate and everyday moments of that adventure. Fatigue, happiness, and gratitude are some of the emotions that transpire from the faces of men immersed in the sulfur spring near Chogo. The water welcomes them in a warm embrace that heals wounds and regenerates the spirit.
RADIUM PALACE
December 11, 2021 — March 6, 2022
Saturday-Sunday, 15:00-20:00
Agia Paraskevi, Lesvos
Mario Fantin, Italian expedition to the Karakorum. Lino Lacedelli, Cirillo Floreanini and Sergio Viotto immersed in a spring of sulphurous waters near Chogo, during the march towards K2, 1954. Courtesy of Fondo Mario Fantin, Centro Documentazione Museo Nazionale della Montagna – CAI Torino.
#kgoldtemporarygallery #contemporaryart #lesvos #radiumpalace #exhibition #mariofantin #photography #print #healing #artastherapy #blackandwhite #nature #museomontagna #fondomariofantin #caitorino #clubalpinoitaliano #mountaineering #alpinism #mountain #landscape #archive #k2 #karakorum #hotsprings #sulfur #water #naturalspring #museonazionaledellamontagna #hotbaths
Museo Nazionale della Montagna CAI - Sezione di Torino

Saturday, April 2, 2022

Piece

Himalayas hot springs ❤️ #peaceofmind #pieceofheaven #beautyofnature #calmness #travelling #himalayas #hotsprings #mountains #bucketlist #wanttogoback #selflove
Best to start in the mountains themselves. 
Above Nepal, below the nearly neighbour of Bhutan. 
While the paragraph closes with Tajikistan.

Gasa Hotsprings
台北好冷的天氣、讓我想起不丹的溫泉。不丹除了有名的hot stone bath 外、再來就是Gasa 的溫泉了。當地人說這溫泉可治筋骨骨、關節炎等等的、但水質和氣味的強度好像沒有我家北投那邊強😀
不過隔天就要出發高山健行了、還是先泡一下吧
#gasa#hotsprings#bhutan
#不丹#溫泉
ガラムチャシュマ温泉  Гармчашма (источник)
(タジキスタン)
2011年10月 
#温泉#温泉宿#温泉旅館#温泉旅行#湯治#湯治巡り#鄙びた温泉#湯巡り#温泉マニア#温泉巡り#温泉ソムリエ#秘湯#露天風呂#野湯#名湯#混浴#混浴露天風呂#硫黄泉#源泉掛け流し#源泉#熊本の温泉#travel#onsen#spa#hotsprings

Freeze 

Горячий источник «Загза»
Озеро Байкал Энхалук
Температур воды 43 градуса
На улице-4.
バイカル温泉"ザグザ" エンハルク
温泉温度43度 気温マイナス4度
#байкал #байкалзимой #озеро #горячийисточник #бурятия #природа #здоровье #バイカル #バイカル湖 #温泉 #健康 #湖 #自然 #baikal #baikallake

A second paragraph can be fitted in, Russia's Baikal and Kamchakta.

19.05.2018 г. ЭМЖО или Дикие Озерки 😋
Для любителей хлеба и зрелищ это наверное один из самых излюбленных маршрутов 😬 это какой-то полигон по испытанию техники на прочность и проходимость, всего в нескольких километрах от цивилизации 💪 вот и мы решили открыть сезон с хардкора) было бы эпично, если бы весь путь орала Metallica из колонок 🤘
Самое классное ехать на озерки именно в это время года - не каждый может доехать, а соответственно и народу в луже практически нету ☺️ компанию нам составили три милых старичка, которые любят пешие прогулки 😁
В итоге грязь намесили, в источничках покупались, обратно до заката вернулись 👍
Из потерь: рассыпалась граната на приводе 🤕 но ничего страшного, починим нашу радость и будем дальше катать 💪
#Камчатка #дикиеозерки #отдых только #грязь только #хардкор
Термальные источники
на Итурупе - это пожалуй самый приятный пункт нашего путешествия по острову. Практически каждый день, переполненные впечатлениями после посещения удивительных мест острова, когда, казалось удивить нас не чем, мы, приезжали на очередные источники и получали, как вишенку на торте, огромное удовольствие и расслабление после "трудового" дня.
Первые источники, которые мы посетили - это "Ванночки".
#источники #горячиеисточники #гидротермы #здоровье #термальныеисточники #минеральныеисточники #термальныеисточникиванночки #ванночки #термы #ванночкиитуруп #итуруп #островитуруп #курильск #курилы #Курильские острова #путешествие #крайземли #острова #остров #курильскаягряда #большаякурильскаягряда #travelawesome #travelmemories #travelblog #traveller