Jelondy Hot Spring
Shugnan, Gorno-Badakhshan, Tajikistan
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- Location
- Shugnan, Gorno-Badakhshan, Tajikistan
- Water type
- thermal, bicarbonate
- Temperature
- 36 °C
- pH
- 8
Water profile
Thermicity
Neutral
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Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.
Mineralisation
Restorative
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Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Jelondy Hot Spring, in the Shugnan district of Gorno-Badakhshan, Tajikistan, delivers bicarbonate thermal water at around 36°C (97°F), in an open-air pool suited to mountain wild bathing.
Insider tip — Jelondy (also Jelāndy) is among the Pamir Mountains' most remote hot springs, in the Shugnan district of Tajikistan's Gorno-Badakhshan autonomous province. Used by Pamiri communities for centuries as medicinal baths. Accessible only by 4WD on rough Pamir mountain tracks — a true expedition destination.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water is neutral here, around 36 °C — a perfect balance, neither too hot nor too cold.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features thermal & bicarbonate water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.