Visit some of the most amazing natural wonders, hot springs, around the world for some old-fashion relaxation.
Hot springs are formed when hot water comes to the surface from the cracks, producing high temperatures at the centre of the spring. They are surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes making it a traveller’s paradise.
For centuries, these hot springs are said to provide medicinal and therapeutic, irrespective if they are natural pools or routed into man-made spas.
So, wait no more and visit the below four breathtaking hot springs around the world.
Hike up for four hours from the village of Barsheni in Parvati Valley, Himachal Pradesh to the gorgeous Khir Ganga, a meadow where it is said Lord Shiva meditated for 3,000 years. You can bathe in these pools while overlooking the majestic Himalayas. They have two pools here, one dedicated for women and the other for men, and a Hindu temple nearby for Lord Shiva.
Pamukkale, meaning ‘cotton castle’ in Turkish, is one of the most stunning and magical sights of Turkey. The still 94 degrees Fahrenheit hot spring is in the form of terraced pools created by milky white travertine formations. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, tourists are allowed to bathe in designation areas of these calcium-filled mineral pools. The surroundings also have well-preserved Roman ruins that you can visit.
Located in Tyrol in Austria, the 21,000-square-foot Aqua Domes is visited by more than 350,000 tourists every year. The domes are all uniquely characterized; as they have varying temperatures, water depth and salt content. We recommend ensuring a stay on Friday night to experience moonlight bathing, which is their speciality.
A geothermal seawater pool, the Blue Lagoon is a luxury spa that is not a natural wonder. Originally, it was a run-off pool located near a geothermal plant. But when the mineral content was discovered to contain therapeutic benefits, it was converted into a spa-like experience with 100-degree waters, silica mud masks and mineral salts. It attracts travellers from all around due to its visual appeal of the striking black volcanic landscape combined with blue water and steam.
While you cannot take a dip into some of these springs, they make an attractive tourist destination that is guaranteed to leave you stunned.
