Primitive hot spring · Tajikistan
Madiyan Hot Springs
Tajikistan · 20 miles west of Murghob
Last updated
- Type
- Primitive Primitive hot spring
- Water temperature
- Not recorded
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Murghob (20 mi / 32 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
- Undeveloped source: no staff, no facilities, and no maintained access. Conditions change.
About Madiyan Hot Springs
Madiyan Hot Springs is a primitive hot spring in Tajikistan, about 20 miles west of Murghob. The nearest large city is Khorugh, roughly 120 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 Madiyan Hot Springs. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 38.11001, 73.60878.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Murghob. The spring is about 20 miles (32 km) west of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Khorugh, about 120 miles (193 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 Madiyan Hot Springs
- Jarty Gumbez Hot Spring Pool Not recorded
- Ali Su Not recorded
- Jelondy Hot Spring 203°F
- Aq Arqar Not recorded
- Sarhad 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 Details in any directory can go out of date.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 Madiyan Hot Springs?
Madiyan Hot Springs is in Tajikistan, about 20 miles west of Murghob. The GPS coordinates are 38.1100, 73.6088.
Can you soak at Madiyan Hot Springs?
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 Madiyan Hot Springs?
The closest listed spring is Jarty Gumbez Hot Spring Pool, about 48 miles southeast. Ali Su is about 66 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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