Hot springs
Gorno-Badakhshan, Tajikistan, Tajikistan
- Location
- Gorno-Badakhshan, Tajikistan, Tajikistan
- Water type
- iron-rich
- Temperature
- 38 °C
- pH
- 6.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Neutral
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Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
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Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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This iron-rich hot spring emerges in the Gorno-Badakhshan region of Tajikistan, a mountainous Pamir territory known for its remote hot springs. The iron-laden water reaches around 38 °C at its source.
Insider tip — Gorno-Badakhshan (GBAO) in the eastern Pamir mountains of Tajikistan is one of the world's most remote inhabited regions — a vast highland of 4,000-metre plateaus, ancient Ismaili Muslim communities, and the Silk Road's most dramatic mountain crossings. Iron-rich thermal springs emerge from the geologically active Pamir collision zone where the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates continue to collide, producing seismic activity, extreme altitude, and intense geothermal heating beneath the roof of the world.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water is neutral here, around 38 °C — a perfect balance, neither too hot nor too cold.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features iron-rich water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.