Jhinu Danda is a village at about 1,780 m in the Annapurna Base Camp and Poon Hill region, known for natural hot springs beside the river. The springs are reached by a steep walk down from the village. It lies on the way to the Annapurna Base Camp route and suits trekkers who want a soak after days of stairs.
Altitude: about 1,780 m. Heights quoted for villages and camps vary by source, so treat this as a guide.
Where Jhinu Danda is and why trekkers stop
Jhinu Danda sits below Chhomrong, on the trail that links Ghandruk with the Annapurna Base Camp route. Our guides mention it as a side trip for experienced walkers who add a day to descend to the hot springs from the Poon Hill circuit. On the Annapurna Base Camp trek, it is a natural stop on the return, where tired legs get a chance to rest. The hot springs are the main reason for staying.
What to expect at Jhinu Danda
The village has lodges and tea houses on the hillside, while the springs lie on the river below. The walk down to the water is steep and uses stone steps, and the climb back up is as tiring as it sounds, so plan your time and avoid going down late in the evening without a light. The springs are usually shared with other trekkers, so bring a towel and swimwear and respect local rules. Conditions of the pools can change, so check with your lodge.
Altitude and how you may feel
At about 1,780 m, Jhinu Danda is much lower than Chhomrong or the upper sanctuary, so altitude symptoms are unlikely here. That is part of the appeal, because sleeping lower can feel restful after higher nights. Altitude illness can still strike on higher parts of the trek, and descending is the proven remedy if symptoms worsen. Hot water can leave you light headed, so soak for short periods, drink water and avoid alcohol beforehand.
Lodging, food and practical tips
Lodges offer simple rooms and standard trekking meals. Because many trekkers aim for the springs at the end of a long day, rooms can fill in busy months, so confirm space if your dates are fixed. Carry small cash for entry or snacks. Bring a headlamp, sandals and a dry change of clothes. Take care with valuables near the pools, and keep your boots dry for the next morning. The onward trail leads toward Ghandruk, Tadapani or Pokhara.
Stage guides that pass through Jhinu Danda
These day-by-day guides start or end at Jhinu Danda, with walking times, ascent and where to sleep.
- Poon Hill to Jhinu Danda trek: stages, altitude and time
- Jhinu Danda to Pokhara trek: altitude, time and route
- Deurali to Jhinu Danda trek: stages, altitude and time
- Tadapani to Jhinu Danda trek: stages, altitude and time
- Ghandruk to Jhinu Danda trek: altitude, time and route
Common questions
Why do trekkers go to Jhinu Danda?
They go for the natural hot springs beside the river, reached by a steep walk down from the village. It is a popular place to rest tired legs after days of stairs.
How high is Jhinu Danda?
Jhinu Danda is at about 1,780 m, much lower than Chhomrong and the upper sanctuary. Altitude problems are unlikely here, though they can occur higher on the route.
Is the walk down to the hot springs difficult?
It is steep, with stone steps, and the climb back up takes effort. Allow daylight, take a headlamp, wear sandals or grippy shoes, and soak briefly instead of staying too long.
