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Jarty Gumbez Hot Spring Pool

Jarty Gumbez, Murghab, China
Jarty Gumbez Hot Spring Pool
Location
Jarty Gumbez, Murghab, China
Water type
sulfurous
Temperature
42 °C
pH
6.5

Water profile

Thermicity
Sedative
42 °C
LowHigh

Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.

Mineralisation
Bio-active
LowHigh

Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.

Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh

Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.

SoufreSulfuresSulfates

Jarty Gumbez Hot Spring Pool is a naturally warm geothermal spring in the Jarty Gumbez area of the Pamir Mountains in Kyrgyzstan, set at extreme high altitude in one of the world's most remote and spectacular mountain landscapes, where the geothermal activity of the Pamir geological zone brings warm, mineral-rich water to the surface amid the permanent snowfields and glacier-carved valleys of the Roof of the World. The spring pool offers bathers the extraordinary experience of soaking in geothermally warmed water in one of the highest and most isolated mountain environments on earth, with the massive peaks of the Pamirs rising on every side in an overwhelming landscape of natural grandeur.

Insider tip — Jarty Gumbez Hot Spring Pool sits at extreme altitude on the Pamir plateau near the Tajik-Kyrgyz border, surrounded by vast open steppe at over 3 500 m. The sulfurous water pools in rough stone basins at around 42°C, offering a surreal soak under a sky unblemished by light pollution. Bring warm layers — the air temperature drops sharply after sunset regardless of season.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 42 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sulfurous water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).