Tulsishyam Springs

More famous for its hot water springs,there are two temples of Lord Krishna and Rukmani Devi on a small hillock.
The hot water springs have been now modified into covered kunds for ladies and gents separately.
Adequate facilites for a dip in this hot water.
There are 2 approach routes to this place .
One from Una is in good state.
Second from Amreli is a bit longer and has lot of potholes and uneven road.
Say almost 60% is in bad shape.
At the both the entry forest check post the last entry time is 20.00 hrs. and last exit time is 21.00 hrs.
So if you want to enter make it before 8.00 pm. and any exit from temple make it before 9.00 pm at check post.
On both the routes keep your eyes open for deer freely roaming in the forest.
At the temple you have all levels of boarding facilities and food is provided by the trust at no cost.Boarding is at nominal cost.
Have a blissful darshan.
You can plan for a nights stay at this place if you desire.
Enjoy.
Tulsishyam is located on the border of Amreli district and gir somnath district, now in for somnath in the Gir forest national park in Gujarat.
It is 45 km from Dhari (Dist-Amreli) and 35 km from Una (Dist-Gir Somnath).
It is connected to both cities. There is an ancient temple of Lord Vishnu-Lord Shyam.
Legend says that Lord Krishna eliminated the demon called Tul and so the place is associated with his name along with that of Krishna as Shyam and is thus called Tulsishyam.
The idol of Lord Tulsishyam is said to be 3000 years old.
It is made up of black stone.
There is a hot sulphur spring near the temple that is believed to have curative powers.
Food is also served free from the temple.
The place is surrounded by lots of trees as it's part of Gir National Sanctuary. The natural hot water springs are worth visiting. The temple is also really good.The three natural hot water springs at Tulsi Shyam is a popular tourist as well as pilgrimage site. These are located in the centre of the Gir forest at Junagad in Gujarat.
The water in the first spring is just warm and the second one has hot water. However the third spring has boiling hot water and steam can be seen coming out of this water. It is believed that a bath in these springs will cure any sort of skin ailments.
People who come here also visit the ancient temples of Lord Krishna and Rukmini Devi nearby. There are lions and tigers dwelling in the forest around, so it would be wise not to venture out alone. However, it is an excellent place for the adventurous people and wildlife lovers. Photographers will also find a trip to the Tulsi Shyam Springs rewarding.
Uparkot Fort, Ashoka's Rock Edicts, Damodar Kund, Chorwad beach and the temple of Girnar are other interesting sites in Junagad.
The best time to visit this area is in the winter months from October to March, when the weather is pleasant. State buses and private vehicles ply frequently from Junagad to Tulsi Shyam.  Entry fees-Parking and entry is free.Famous for:
Water Springs Holiday.