Panamik Hot Springs

Panamik Hot Springs are natural sulphur-rich thermal springs located in Panamik village in the Nubra Valley of Leh district, Ladakh, at an altitude of about 10,442 feet. Situated near the Siachen Glacier and the Nubra River, the springs are known for their reputed medicinal and therapeutic properties. Enclosed bathing pools have been built around the springs for visitors. The site is a popular stop for tourists travelling through Nubra Valley.

Visitors can expect natural hot water springs emerging from the mountainside with steam rising, enclosed in small concrete bathing pools with changing areas. The setting is a high-altitude Himalayan valley surrounded by barren mountains and the Nubra River. Visitors can take a dip in the warm sulphur water in separate pools, observe the spring source, and enjoy views of the valley. Facilities are basic and the area is small and rustic.

The springs have been known locally for centuries for their warm sulphur water and are traditionally believed to have healing properties. Panamik was historically a stop on the old trade route through Nubra Valley towards Central Asia.

Locally believed to have medicinal and therapeutic benefits due to high sulphur content; traditionally used by residents for bathing to relieve joint and skin ailments