Primitive hot spring · Afghanistan
Baba Tengi Hot Spring
Afghanistan · 34 miles east of Khandūd
Last updated
- Type
- Primitive Primitive hot spring
- Water temperature
- Not recorded
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- 24/7
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Khandūd (34 mi / 54 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
- Undeveloped source: no staff, no facilities, and no maintained access. Conditions change.
About Baba Tengi Hot Spring
Baba Tengi Hot Spring is a primitive hot spring in Afghanistan, about 34 miles east of Khandūd. The nearest large city is Fayzabad, roughly 130 miles away as the crow flies.
We do not have a trustworthy temperature reading for this spring. Water temperature at hot springs can change with the seasons, so always test before you soak.
It is a primitive spring with no staff and no facilities. Conditions change with the seasons and river levels.
Map and directions
Red marks Baba Tengi Hot Spring. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 36.95193, 72.92938.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Khandūd. The spring is about 34 miles (54 km) east of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Fayzabad, about 130 miles (209 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 Baba Tengi Hot Spring
- Sheulk Not recorded
- Ali Su Not recorded
- Sarhad Not recorded
- hot spring |1 pool Not recorded
- Jelondy Hot Spring 203°F
- Aq Arqar 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 Details in any directory can go out of date.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 Baba Tengi Hot Spring?
Baba Tengi Hot Spring is in Afghanistan, about 34 miles east of Khandūd. The GPS coordinates are 36.9519, 72.9294.
Can you soak at Baba Tengi Hot Spring?
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 Baba Tengi Hot Spring?
The closest listed spring is Sheulk, about 3 miles northwest. Ali Su is about 22 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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