After a hiatus of more than two years amid the pandemic, the Gelephu Tsachu started operating on 1st May. The visitors can now experience better facilities compared to the past as the hot spring got a facelift amid its closure.
The Tsachu has two new additional ponds, toilets and a separate footpath for persons with disabilities. Lobzang Wangdi from Chhuzergang Gewog, a regular visitor to the hot spring, is happy with the service now made available to the people.
“The hot spring has helped cure my diseases. It has been more than two years since the major improvement of the Tshachu infrastructure. They have renovated it well,” said Lobzang.
The Tsachu is expected to draw more visitors in the coming days helping the shopkeepers to bounce back from the losses incurred amid the closure.
“There are no visitors from other districts for now. It’s the local people who come for a dip and leave towards the evening,” said Tshering Wangchuk, Tsachu Manager.
“With the closure of Tsachu for more than two years, it hampered the businesses around here. But now with the opening of the Tsachu, we are expecting to revive our business and hope to receive more visitors than before,” said Lekey Pelden, a shopkeeper.
Gelephu Tsachu is believed to cure illnesses, including body aches, joint pains and skin diseases among others. All it takes is soaking in the water for an extended amount of time. While sick people go to Tsachu for health purposes, others go for recreational purposes.
The hot spring is located 15 kilometres from the Gelephu town.
Karma Wangdi, Sarpang
Edited by Sonam Pem
