Tadapani to Jhinu Danda on the Poon Hill trek covers 2 stages, via Ghandruk. It goes from about 2,630 m to about 1,780 m, a net descent of roughly 850 m. Total walking time is about 5.5 to 7.5 hours.
Quick facts
- Start: Tadapani, about 2,630 m
- End: Jhinu Danda, about 1,780 m
- Change: a net descent of roughly 850 m
- Stages: 2
- Total time: about 5.5 to 7.5 hours of walking
- Hardest stage: moderate
Stage by stage
- Tadapani to Ghandruk: 3 to 4 hours (moderate)
- Ghandruk to Jhinu Danda: 2.5 to 3.5 hours (moderate)
How to split it
A fit walker could cover it in one long day, but most trekkers split it across stages. The route passes through Ghandruk. Lodge availability changes by season, so confirm night stops with your operator.
Altitude and health
This route stays below about 3,000 m, so altitude sickness is unlikely, though heat, humidity and fatigue still matter. Altitudes vary by a few tens of metres between maps and guidebooks.
Reverse direction
Walking Jhinu Danda to Tadapani is the same route in reverse and means a net climb, so allow more time than the walk down.
Common questions
- How long is Tadapani to Jhinu Danda? Total walking time is about 5.5 to 7.5 hours, depending on pace and stops.
- Which places are on the way from Tadapani to Jhinu Danda? The route passes Ghandruk.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Poon Hill trek guides.
