About Unhavare Hot Springs
Unhavare Hot Springs is a natural geothermal spring located in Unhavare village, approximately 35 km from Dapoli in Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. The perennial springs discharge sulfur-rich water at temperatures between 70 and 80 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Local communities have constructed stone bathing ponds with waist-deep water for therapeutic bathing. The site remains largely uncommercialized and is situated in the lush greenery of the Western Ghats.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect to bathe in separate stone-built pools for men and women containing warm, sulfur-infused mineral water. The springs are located in a remote rural setting surrounded by dense vegetation and hills. Facilities are basic and maintained locally rather than commercially. The water temperature is regulated to a comfortable level for bathing despite the high source temperature. Visitors should be prepared for limited infrastructure and rustic conditions.
Key highlights
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Perennial sulfur-rich hot springs with water temperatures of 70-80°C
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Separate stone bathing ponds for men and women
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Therapeutic mineral waters believed to benefit skin ailments
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Remote natural setting in the Western Ghats
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Uncommercialized local community-managed facility
Culture & Context
The hot springs are used regularly by local villagers for bathing and are traditionally believed to have medicinal properties for curing skin diseases and relieving stress.
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Ratnagiri Airport, approximately 140 km away |
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| By train | Nearest railway station is Khed, approximately 50 km away |