The Vajreshwari hot Water springs at Bhiwandi tehsil of district Thane in Maharashtra State, India. Vajreshwari is known for its hot water springs and the temple of Goddess Vajreshwari. This village is also known for the ashrams of Swami Muktananda and Swami Nityanand. There are around 20 hot water springs, in a radius of five kilometres around Vajreshwari temple.

Districts/Region

Thane District, Maharashtra, India.

History

According to mythological stories, the hot water flowing through these springs is the blood of the demons slain by the goddess Vajreshwari. Hot water springs are the result of the emergence of geothermal (connected with the natural heat of rock deep in the ground) heated groundwater from the earth’s crust.

Geography

The hot springs stretch about 7 KM in the bed of the Tansa river. Mainly situated at Akoli, Vajreshwari, Ganeshpuri, and Satvalli. All these places are popular for their hot water springs. They are situated to the east of Virar and north of Thane.

Weather/Climate

The prominent weather in the Konkan region is rainfall, the Konkan belt experiences High Rainfall (ranges around 2500 mm to 4500 mm), and the climate remains Humid and warm. The temperature reaches up to 30 degrees Celsius during this season.
Summers are hot and humid, and the temperature touches 40 degrees Celsius.
Winters in Konkan is the comparatively milder climate (around 28 degrees Celsius), and the weather remains Cool and Dry

Things to do

There are many hot water springs along with Vajreshwari Hot water springs. There are also many temples and ashrams that one can visit.

Nearest tourist places

Akoli Hot Water Springs Thane: The hot springs at Akoli are an ideal place to take a break from hectic schedule. Thousands of travellers pay a visit to these places every year.
Sativali Hot Water Springs Mumbai: The Sativali hot water springs are located 100 KM north of Mumbai. Six hot springs are located on the banks of the Vandri stream flowing near the village of Sativli.
Ganeshpuri Hot Water Spring Thane: Ganeshpuri Hot Water Spring is about 2 KM away from Vajreshwari. It is also popular for its hot water springs and they are believed to have medicinal value. 
Thane Creek: The place has a flamingo sanctuary and it is located 54 KM to the south of Vajreshwari hot water springs. The creek is surrounded by mangrove forests and it welcomes various migratory birds every year from January to March. Numerous varieties can be observed including flamingos. 

Special food speciality and hotel

Here restaurants have varieties of cuisine. Agri, Koli, and Vadval cuisine is the speciality of this place which includes spicy gravies.

Accommodation facilities nearby & Hotel/ Hospital/Post Office/Police station

Various hotels and resorts are available in Vajreshwari.
Hospitals are in Vajreshwari around 14 KM (26 min) from Vajreshwari hot water spring. 
The nearest post office is at 1.2 KM (5 min).
The nearest police station is at 4.2 KM (11 min) from the Vajreshwari hot water spring.

Visiting Rule and Time, Best month to visit

The place is accessible throughout the year but a hot spring The dip is a great experience on a cold winter day.

Language spoken in area 

English, Hindi, Marathi