Garm Chashma Hot Springs
Гарм Чашма
Natural hot springs in a side valley about 40 km south of Khorog, where warm water flows over white travertine terraces. It is the most famous hot spring resort in the Pamirs.
Garm Chashma means hot spring. Its mineral-rich water is about 60 degrees Celsius and flows down the hillside, forming broad cream-colored travertine terraces. Below are a simple sanatorium and open-air pools. Locals believe the water can cure skin conditions, and many stay for treatment. Visitors can pay a small fee to enter the pools. Bathing is separated by time slots or by pool for men and women, and it is usually done nude, so always ask permission before taking photos. From Khorog, it takes about one hour along the Panj River toward Ishkashim, then about 7 km up a side valley near Andarob. It can serve as the first stop on the way into the Wakhan Valley.
Opening hours
Approx. 7:00 AM–9:00 PM; separate hours for men and women
Nearby sights
- Khorog
- Pamir Botanical Garden (Khorog)
- Khorog City Park
- Khorog Regional Museum
- Ishkashim
- Kaakha (Qahqaha) Fortress
- Darshai Gorge
- Yamchun Fortress & Wakhan Valley