TATTAPANI, SHIMLA

HUMBLE REQUEST TO EVERYONE :-

(Not to pollute the nature beauty)-Be part of the solution, not the pollution.-Forests are green, oceans are blue; keep the Earth clean, for me and you.Tappani Is located in :-India(+91), Himachal Pradesh, Shimla (171001), Tappani (171302).

DISTANCE :-Naldehra to Tattpani - (33.8km) & (1:06hour)

Shimla to Tattpani - (54.4km) & ( 1:54hour)

BUSES :- (yes)

-You can take bus from Old bus stand or Lakkar bazzar bus stand to Tattpani &sunni.

INTRODUCTION:-

Tattpani village is located in Karsog, Mandi district . It is situated on the right bank of river Satluj at an altitude of 2,230 ft. above the sea level. In local language, ‘Tattapani’ means ‘hot water’. The place is known for its hot water springs that is spread over an area of one square kilometre. The spring water is said to have curative powers that provide relief from ailments like joint pain, fatigue, stress relief, and poor blood circulation, and reduces fat and skin diseases.

HISTORY:-

Tattapani means hot water and is made up of several hot sulphur springs with many tourists flocking here to take a dip in this water. It is believed that this water can cure many ailments like fatigues, joint pain and certain skin diseases. The springs are located on the banks of the Sutlej River and cover an area of 1 sq km. This natural spring is very pure and the temperature keeps changing on the basis of water level of the river.

The hot water spring is 4 km away from the Hindu Temples and the Shiv Goofa (Shiva Caves), which are located at Saraur. A number of worshippers and devotees throng this place in the month of January to take a dip in the sacred water of Tattapani. Tara Ratri and Lohfi are a few popular festivals of Tattapani which captivate tourists who arrive here from all over the world. It's a must see attraction in Naldehra that is also dotted with various temples, holding religious significance for Hindus From here, you take the footpath to the ancient, lingam-dotted cave, 750m away. The cave was discovered in the 1950s. This is god’s own private resort, with a gentle blue-green river, thick oak and pine forest.

This is not a very old story. Some four to five years ago, there was a big fair on every Makar Sankranti around hot water glasses on the banks of Sutlej. A Mahakumbh took place here amidst the cold winds and lush green valleys. This pilgrimage site, famous for the tuladan, was compared to Haridwar. Lakhs of devotees from all over the country used to take bath here. Many roads in Upper Himachal were jammed for hours. People from many regions of Himachal used to immerse bones here and pray for the salvation of their loved ones.

ACTIVITIES :-

-TattapaniRiver Rafting-Tattapani is a place where adventure seekers can enjoy white river rafting from April to June. A course on river rafting is also offered here by HPTDC and private operators.

-Mountain Biking / CyclingMountain biking or cycling is a unique and refreshing experience along the banks of the river Sutlej. Tourists may go up to the Chindi village, which is just 30 km away from Tattapani.

-Accommodation in TattapaniThere are quite a few accommodation options in Tattapani, The rest are budget hotels that are located close to the banks of the river Sutlej.

Visit tattpani:-

Best Time to VisitTattapani can be visited round the year, especially in winter season when the sulphur springs make the region a little warm. This place remains open all throughout the day.

Know the special story related to Tattapani:-

special article on tattapani at shimla 13
The legend is legend. King Sahasrabahu of Bhajji region attacked the sage Jamadagni, father of Lord Parashurama. At that time Parashurama was bathing in glasses of hot water in Manikarna. As soon as he got the information of the attack, he left for Tattapani directly. It is said that he reached the Tattapani and squeezed the dhoti. On squeezing the dhoti, glasses of hot water burst wherever there were splashes.

If you are an atheist, do not believe this story at all But now scientists have also started to believe that bathing in these glasses of hot water containing sulfur in Tattapani, cures many skin diseases and joint pains. Deep folk beliefs gradually become traditions. And we are sacrificing these traditions in the name of development. Plotting to kill the environment in a very dangerous manner citing progress and prosperity.