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A serene temple of Lord Tulsishyam (Krishna) deep in the Gir forest, set beside natural hot springs — a tranquil pilgrimage wrapped in legend and wilderness.
A hot-spring shrine in the wild
Hidden deep within the Gir forest, near Una, lies Tulsishyam — a peaceful temple complex dedicated to Lord Tulsishyam, a form of Krishna, set beside a cluster of natural hot springs. The springs, of varying temperatures, are believed to carry healing properties, and pilgrims bathe in them before darshan; the main temple is held by tradition to be around three thousand years old.
Wrapped in green forested hills far from any town, Tulsishyam has a wonderfully remote, tranquil atmosphere, and is tied to the legend of the demon Tul, slain by Krishna here. Nearby is a famous ‘gravity hill’ (a magnetic road illusion) where vehicles appear to roll uphill.
A blend of pilgrimage, hot springs and Gir wilderness, Tulsishyam is one of the region’s most distinctive and serene sacred spots.
The Tulsishyam temple in Gir.
From a riverside experiment to the road to freedom
An ancient shrine among the springs.
Krishna slays the demon Tul at this forest spot.
Natural springs of varying heat well up beside the temple.
The shrine is held to be around 3,000 years old.
A remote, tranquil pilgrimage within Gir.
Reasons to make the time
Hot springs
Natural, reputedly healing waters.
Krishna shrine
The temple of Tulsishyam.
Deep in Gir
A remote forest setting.
Ancient legend
The demon-Tul tale.
Gravity hill
The magnetic-road illusion nearby.
Tranquil
Far from any town.
What to look for inside
Tulsishyam
The forest Krishna shrine.
Healing waters
Natural springs beside it.
How to spend an hour or two
Reach the forest
Drive into Gir near Una.
Bathe in the springs
The natural hot waters.
Take darshan
Worship Lord Tulsishyam.
Hear the legend
The demon-Tul tale.
Try the gravity hill
Watch the uphill illusion.
Soak the calm
The remote forest peace.
A temple in the Gir wilderness.
A shrine among springs and hills
Tulsishyam is a compact temple complex set in a fold of the Gir hills, gathered around the Krishna shrine and the natural hot-spring kunds that bubble up beside it. Simple structures, bathing tanks and rest houses serve the pilgrims who make the forest journey here.
Its character comes from its setting — green wooded hills, steaming springs and deep remoteness — rather than grand architecture, making it as much a wilderness retreat as a temple.
Forest Krishna temple
Natural hot-spring kunds
Bathing tanks
Remote Gir-hills setting
When to go
Cool and clear — the best season on the Somnath coast.
Lush forest and springs; Gir partly closes.
Hot but sea-cooled near Somnath; go early.
⏰ Visit in winter; combine the hot-spring bath, darshan and the nearby gravity hill, and carry water and snacks.
Timings & entry
- Open daily for darshan
- Bathe in the springs before darshan
- Remote — carry water and snacks
- Allow 1–2 hours with the springs
- No entry fee for darshan
- Respect the spring and temple customs
- Mind hot water temperatures
- Drive carefully on forest roads
Getting there
By Air
Diu (~80 km) and Rajkot airports.
By Rail
Una/Delvada or Veraval, then road.
By Road
Deep in Gir, reached via Una (~30 km).
At Tulsishyam
FOREST & STEAM
A shrine among hills and springs
What to shoot
The temple in its forest setting.
Detail
The hot-spring kunds.
Surrounds
The green Gir hills.
Best light
Soft morning light.
Know before you go
More to see close by
Somnath Beach
◐ Golden hour · the shore
Kamleshwar Dam
Ritual bathing where rivers meet the sea
Bhalka Tirth
Where Krishna is said to have left his body
Veraval Harbour
◐ Dusk · fishing boats
Gita Mandir
A riverside temple near Somnath
Hiran & Kamleshwar
Gir's lifeline river, dam & birdlife
Where to eat around the ashram
Kathiawadi Thali
Rotla, kadhi, shaak and ghee-rich fare.
Ganthiya & fafda
Saurashtra's beloved fried snacks.
Temple-town bites
Sweets and snacks near the temples.
Pure-veg & Kesar
Pilgrim-town veg fare; Gir Kesar mangoes in summer.
Tulsishyam FAQ
What is Tulsishyam?
A Krishna temple deep in the Gir forest near Una, set beside natural hot springs.
What are the hot springs?
Natural springs of varying temperature, believed to have healing properties.
How old is the temple?
By tradition, around 3,000 years old.
What's the gravity hill?
A nearby magnetic-road illusion where vehicles seem to roll uphill.
Is there an entry fee?
No, darshan is free.
Where is it?
In the Gir forest, reached via Una (~30 km).
When should I visit?
Winter, for comfortable forest travel.
What's the legend?
Krishna is said to have slain the demon Tul here.
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