About Hot Spring (Tilam)
Tilam Hot Spring is a natural thermal spring located at Tilam near Walong in Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh, on the bank of the Lohit River. Known for its warm sulphur-rich waters believed to have therapeutic properties, the spring emerges naturally from the ground forming small pools. Surrounded by forested hills and river valley landscape, it is a remote attraction requiring a short trek and is visited for bathing, relaxation and nature experience.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a remote natural hot spring set in a forested river valley near the Lohit River. The spring forms small natural rock pools with warm water where visitors can bathe. The site is undeveloped with minimal infrastructure, surrounded by hills and wilderness. Reaching the spring involves a short trek from the road head near Walong. The experience is primarily nature-based, quiet and rustic, suitable for bathing, photography and enjoying the valley landscape.
Key highlights
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Natural sulphur-rich hot water pools on the Lohit River bank
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Remote forested valley setting near Walong in Anjaw district
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Waters traditionally believed to have therapeutic and healing properties
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Short trek through scenic hills to reach the spring
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Quiet, undeveloped natural bathing experience
Culture & Context
The spring is locally valued for its warm waters believed to have medicinal and therapeutic properties and is traditionally used by local communities for bathing and wellness
Route
| By air | Nearest airports are Tezu Airport (TEI) and Dibrugarh Airport (DIB) in Assam; onward journey to Walong is by road |
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| By train |