Deurali to Jhinu Danda on the Poon Hill trek covers 3 stages, via Tadapani and Ghandruk. It goes from about 3,000 to 3,100 m to about 1,780 m, a net descent of roughly 1,220 m. Total walking time is about 8.5 to 11.5 hours.
Quick facts
- Start: Deurali, about 3,000 to 3,100 m
- End: Jhinu Danda, about 1,780 m
- Change: a net descent of roughly 1,220 m
- Stages: 3
- Total time: about 8.5 to 11.5 hours of walking
- Hardest stage: moderate
Stage by stage
- Deurali to Tadapani: 3 to 4 hours (moderate)
- Tadapani to Ghandruk: 3 to 4 hours (moderate)
- Ghandruk to Jhinu Danda: 2.5 to 3.5 hours (moderate)
How to split it
This is more than a day of walking, so trekkers usually break it into stages and sleep along the way. The route passes through Tadapani and Ghandruk. Lodge availability changes by season, so confirm night stops with your operator.
Altitude and health
This route reaches about 3,000 m. Altitude sickness is possible above 3,000 m, so walk slowly, drink water and tell your guide about headaches, nausea or poor sleep. Altitudes vary by a few tens of metres between maps and guidebooks.
Reverse direction
Walking Jhinu Danda to Deurali is the same route in reverse and means a net climb, so allow more time than the walk down.
Common questions
- How long is Deurali to Jhinu Danda? Total walking time is about 8.5 to 11.5 hours, depending on pace and stops.
- Which places are on the way from Deurali to Jhinu Danda? The route passes Tadapani and Ghandruk.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Poon Hill trek guides.
