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Natural hot spring · India

Tapt kund

India · 14 miles north of Joshīmath

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Type
Natural Natural hot spring
Water temperature
Not recorded
Cost
Not recorded
Hours or season
Not recorded
Clothing
Not recorded
Nearest town
Joshīmath (14 mi / 22 km)
Coordinates
Pools or sources
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About Tapt kund

Tapt kund is a natural hot spring in India, about 14 miles north of Joshīmath. The nearest large city is Pauri, roughly 59 miles away as the crow flies.

We do not have a trustworthy temperature reading for this spring. Water temperature at hot springs can change with the seasons, so always test before you soak.

It is a natural spring with little or no development. Some natural springs have rock pools you can sit in, while others are too hot, too shallow or on land where soaking is not allowed.

Map and directions

Red marks Tapt kund. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 30.74472, 79.49169.

Location of Tapt kund in India

Getting there

  • Nearest town: Joshīmath. The spring is about 14 miles (22 km) north of town in a straight line.
  • Nearest large city: Pauri, about 59 miles (95 km) in a straight line.
  • Use the directions buttons above for a driving route. Final roads to many springs are unpaved, seasonal or closed in winter, so check road conditions before you go.

Hot springs near Tapt kund

Before you go

  • Check the operator, land manager or park website for current hours, fees and closures. Details in any directory can go out of date.
  • Pack out everything you bring, including food scraps. Do not use soap in natural pools.
  • Keep your head above water. Warm fresh water can carry Naegleria fowleri, a rare but deadly amoeba that enters through the nose.
  • Drink water, limit soaks to 10 to 20 minutes at a time in very hot water, and skip alcohol.
  • Read our hot spring etiquette guide and safety guide.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Tapt kund?

Tapt kund is in India, about 14 miles north of Joshīmath. The GPS coordinates are 30.7447, 79.4917.

Can you soak at Tapt kund?

Natural springs vary. Some have pools built by visitors, others are too hot or shallow, and some are on private land or in areas where bathing is banned. Check local rules and test the water before you get in.

What hot springs are near Tapt kund?

The closest listed spring is Gouri kund, about 20 miles southeast. Hot spring with filthy water is about 28 miles away.

What should I bring to a hot spring?

Water to drink, a towel, sandals with grip, a bag to pack out trash, and warm layers for after your soak. At primitive springs bring a headlamp and tell someone where you are going.

Sources and corrections

This listing combines OpenStreetMap. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1

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