Natural hot spring · Afghanistan
Aq Arqar
Afghanistan · 98 miles east of Khandūd
Last updated
- Type
- Natural Natural hot spring
- Water temperature
- Not recorded
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Khandūd (98 mi / 158 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About Aq Arqar
Aq Arqar is a natural hot spring in Afghanistan, about 98 miles east of Khandūd. The nearest large city is Fayzabad, roughly 193 miles away as the crow flies.
No reliable water temperature is on record for this spring yet. Test the water with your hand before getting in, and if you measure it, send us the reading.
It is a natural spring with little or no development. Some natural springs have rock pools you can sit in, while others are too hot, too shallow or on land where soaking is not allowed.
Map and directions
Red marks Aq Arqar. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 37.16344, 74.07579.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Khandūd. The spring is about 98 miles (158 km) east of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Fayzabad, about 193 miles (311 km) in a straight line.
- Use the directions buttons above for a driving route. Final roads to many springs are unpaved, seasonal or closed in winter, so check road conditions before you go.
Hot springs near Aq Arqar
- Jarty Gumbez Hot Spring Pool Not recorded
- Sarhad Not recorded
- hot spring |1 pool Not recorded
- Ali Su Not recorded
- Baba Tengi Hot Spring Not recorded
- Sheulk Not recorded
Before you go
- Check the operator, land manager or park website for current hours, fees and closures. Details in any directory can go out of date.
- Pack out everything you bring, including food scraps. Do not use soap in natural pools.
- Keep your head above water. Warm fresh water can carry Naegleria fowleri, a rare but deadly amoeba that enters through the nose.
- Drink water, limit soaks to 10 to 20 minutes at a time in very hot water, and skip alcohol.
- Read our hot spring etiquette guide and safety guide.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Aq Arqar?
Aq Arqar is in Afghanistan, about 98 miles east of Khandūd. The GPS coordinates are 37.1634, 74.0758.
Can you soak at Aq Arqar?
Natural springs vary. Some have pools built by visitors, others are too hot or shallow, and some are on private land or in areas where bathing is banned. Check local rules and test the water before you get in.
What hot springs are near Aq Arqar?
The closest listed spring is Jarty Gumbez Hot Spring Pool, about 28 miles north. Sarhad is about 37 miles away.
What should I bring to a hot spring?
Water to drink, a towel, sandals with grip, a bag to pack out trash, and warm layers for after your soak. At primitive springs bring a headlamp and tell someone where you are going.
Sources and corrections
This listing combines OpenStreetMap. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1
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