Tatopani hot springs
In Nepali: तातोपानी तातो कुण्ड
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Natural hot pools beside the Kali Gandaki, a favourite soak for trekkers coming down from Jomsom or Poon Hill.
Tatopani means 'hot water'. Beside the Kali Gandaki, springs feed a pair of simple concrete pools where trekkers and locals soak tired legs, with the river roaring past and orange and banana trees all around.
The village is a junction: the trail climbs east to Ghorepani and Poon Hill, while the Kali Gandaki road leads north to Jomsom. The lower altitude means a warm climate even in winter.
What to see and do
Soak in the hot pools by the river, enjoy the village's orange and lemon groves, and use it as a rest stop between Jomsom, Ghorepani and Beni. The Kali Gandaki gorge north of here is dramatic.
Good to know
A small fee is charged for the pools. Lodges are comfortable, with fresh fruit and good food.
Quick answers
- Where is Tatopani hot springs?
- Tatopani hot springs is in Myagdi district, Gandaki Province, in the Pahad belt of Nepal.
- What is the altitude of Tatopani hot springs?
- About 1,190 m (3,904 ft) above sea level.
- How much does it cost to visit Tatopani hot springs?
- For a 3-day trip from Pokhara, about NPR 5,000 (≈ US$37) per person on a budget, or NPR 13,500 (≈ US$100) with standard hotels and private transport — for two foreign visitors sharing, including transport, stay, food. Nepali visitors on a budget: about NPR 5,000 per person. These are estimates; adjust them in the trip planner.
- How many days do I need for Tatopani hot springs?
- Plan 1 night there; with travel from Pokhara and back, about 3 days in all.
- Do I need a permit or ticket for Tatopani hot springs?
- No special permit or ticket is normally needed.
- When is the best time to visit Tatopani hot springs?
- October–April
- How do I get to Tatopani hot springs?
- About 1.5 hours by jeep north of Beni. It is about 47 km (straight line) from Pokhara.
- What is Tatopani hot springs called in Nepali?
- तातोपानी तातो कुण्ड
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