Tapt Kund is the abode of Lord Agni and is famous for its medicinal properties. Before entering the Badrinath Temple, one has to take a holy dip in the Tapt Kund. The dip into the hot water of this kund is believed to be spiritually rejuvenating and relieves the sins.The temperature of the water of Kund is 45° Celsius and there are number of hot water springs on the banks of Alaknanda River.