Borong Hot Springs

Borong Hot Springs is a natural thermal spring located on the banks of the Rangit River near Borong village in Namchi district, Sikkim, about 7 km from Ravangla. Known locally as Borong Tatopani, it is noted for its sulphur-rich warm waters believed to have medicinal properties. Accessible via a steep trek through forested hills, the spring attracts visitors seeking therapeutic baths and riverside relaxation amid a tranquil Himalayan setting.

Visitors can expect a natural riverside hot spring with warm sulphur water pools beside the Rangit River, surrounded by forested hills and river valley scenery. Access requires a steep downhill trek of about 1 to 1.5 hours from Borong village via steps and forest trail. At the site there are basic stone-lined bathing pools where visitors can bathe, relax by the river, and enjoy the quiet natural environment. Facilities are minimal and rustic.

Borong Hot Springs has been known locally for generations as a natural medicinal spring used by villagers for bathing, particularly in winter. It is one of several traditional hot springs along the Rangit and Rangpo rivers in Sikkim.

The spring is locally regarded for its healing properties due to high sulphur content and is visited by locals and tourists for therapeutic baths. It is part of the traditional winter bathing culture in South Sikkim and is often visited in combination with nearby monasteries and pilgrimage sites.