Ladakh's Chumathang Village: River So Hot, Eggs Boil Instantly!

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News18•04-01-2026, 15:48
Ladakh's Chumathang Village: River So Hot, Eggs Boil Instantly!
- •Chumathang, Ladakh, is India's only village with a hot water river, where eggs can be boiled in flowing water.
- •A viral video shows a tourist vlogger demonstrating egg boiling in the river, highlighting its unique natural feature.
- •Located 138 km from Leh, the village's sulfur-rich hot springs are due to geothermal activity, keeping water hot even in freezing weather.
- •Locals use the naturally hot water for daily needs and bathing, even in winter, without external heating.
- •The water is believed to have medicinal properties, aiding skin diseases and joint pain, attracting visitors for its therapeutic benefits.
Why It Matters: Chumathang, Ladakh, boasts a unique hot water river where eggs boil and locals find medicinal relief.
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