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Natural hot spring · Uzbekistan

Nikium M

Uzbekistan · 122 miles east of Novyy Turtkul’

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Type
Natural Natural hot spring
Water temperature
Not recorded
Cost
Not recorded
Hours or season
Not recorded
Clothing
Not recorded
Nearest town
Novyy Turtkul’ (122 mi / 195 km)
Coordinates
Pools or sources
1

About Nikium M

Nikium M is a natural hot spring in Uzbekistan, about 122 miles east of Novyy Turtkul’.

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 Nikium M. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 41.95911, 63.30836.

Location of Nikium M in Uzbekistan

Getting there

  • Nearest town: Novyy Turtkul’. The spring is about 122 miles (195 km) east of town in a straight line.
  • Nearest large city: Novyy Turtkul’, about 121 miles (195 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.

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 Details in any directory can go out of date.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 Nikium M?

Nikium M is in Uzbekistan, about 122 miles east of Novyy Turtkul’. The GPS coordinates are 41.9591, 63.3084.

Can you soak at Nikium M?

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 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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