Tatopani - getting into hot water.
Tatopani means hot water and since time
immemorial, hot water gushing from the womb of the earth has fascinated humans
all over the world. In Nepal, too, thermal springs have piqued the interest of
yogis, philosophers, medicine men, and ordinary people. The soothing power of
hot water on tired muscles, aching bones, and tense minds have helped tatopanis
to become pilgrimage spots where men and women ease physical disorders and gain
divine blessings. The curative power of thermal springs has been known to the
Nepalese since very ancient times. Bathing in these springs is especially
recommended for those suffering from rheumatism, gout and skin diseases.
While in Nepal, travellers may be interested in visiting hot water springs in
the country. In terms of geology, hot springs in Nepal are located near thrust
faults where rain or surface water penetrates into the depths of the earth, gets
heated by the high temperatures there, and ultimately rises again to the surface
through fissures or outcrops of rock to form numerous beautiful hot springs.
Mineralization of the spring depends on the chemical composition of the soils
the water passes through.
to be continued........
See also
Pokhara Jomson Trekking Annapurna
Trekkingen in
Nepal
18 december 2004 - 29 januari 2005 -
Terug in Kathmandu / fietsen naar
Sundarijal / Balaju-park 24 november - 17 december 2004 -
Streetdance / Bungamati & Khokana / goede doel
6 november - 23 november -
Pokhara, Jomson-trekking,
Annapurna-gebergte
23 oktober - 5 november 2004 -
Changu Narayan, Phutung, Pokhara
5 oktober - 12 oktober 2004 verslag week
4 Dashain/ Tihar festivals / borrel ambassade / Chobhar kloof / Nagarjun
28 september - 5 oktober 2004 -
Verslag week 3
(Nepalese taalles, lezing Lama Rimpoche, Budhanilkantha, computerlessen in
kinderhuis) 21 - 28 september 2004 -
Verslag 2 - o.a. Bouddhanath,
Kirtipur en Indra Jatra festival
15 -21 september 2004 -
Verslag 1 - o.a. aankomst in Nepal,
Swayambhunath en kinderhuis
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