Gasa Tshachu, one of the most popular hot springs in the country is frequented by swelling number of visitors even at this time of year when summer is about to start. This is due to improved road connectivity and age-old wisdom that says therapeutic benefits from the hot spring double during blooming season of plants.
Just a year ago, hot spring ponds were mostly empty. But today, the scenario is entirely different. Every day, an impressive number of visitors soak in the hot spring water.
“With better road condition, we can get to the hot spring in no time. The walkway to the site is convenient and easy for us and children to walk,” said one of the visitors, Chencho Om.
BBS has also learnt other reasons why visitors throng the place for soaking pleasure. “We always come here around this time of the year because our parents say the healing benefits of tshachu doubles during the blooming period of plants. I had a sore throat which wasn’t cured even after visiting clinic. But after getting soaked in tshachu, I feel better,” said another visitor, Deki.
Moderate weather condition is another factor for swelling crowd at the hot spring. “Many visitors come at this time of the year because of pleasant weather. Also, children are at school and parents manage to get time for other activities,” said the Manager of Gasa Tshachu, Tandin Dorji.
A dedicated pay and use pond is also being piloted at the moment. The private room, which costs Nu 500 for two hours, has an attached bathroom and a place for relaxation.
