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Annapurna Regionटाडापानी

Tadapani

A forest clearing of lodges between Ghorepani and Ghandruk, facing Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre.

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Painted wooden lodges and prayer flags along the trail at Tadapani, with snow peaks behind.
Photo: Gerd Eichmann (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Altitude
2,630 m*
Best months
Mar-Apr, Oct-Nov
Type
Trek stop
District
Kaski, Gandaki
Permit
Permit required

Why go

Tadapani is a small cluster of trekking lodges in a clearing of rhododendron and oak forest, about halfway between Ghorepani and Ghandruk. The name is usually explained as 'far water', after the long walk the settlement once needed to reach a spring.

It is the usual overnight stop on the Ghorepani Poon Hill loop when walking east from Ghorepani, and the starting point of the ridge trail north to Dobato, the Muldai viewpoint and Khopra Danda. A path also continues east and down to Chhuile and Kimrong, linking to Chhomrong on the Annapurna Base Camp route.

From the lodge terraces the views are of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli and Machhapuchhre, often clearest at dawn.

History and culture

Tadapani has no old village core; it grew as a trail stop on land used by Gurung herders and farmers from Ghandruk, and lodge owners are mostly from the surrounding Gurung villages. The forest around it is part of the Annapurna Conservation Area and is home to langur monkeys and many bird species.

Things to do in Tadapani

  • Dawn view

    Step out of the lodge at first light for the peaks to the north and north-east.

  • Ridge trail to Dobato

    A quieter trail climbs north through forest to Dobato and the Muldai viewpoint, about 5-6 hours.

Weather and the best time to visit Tadapani

Weather in Tadapani

Forecast for 2,630 m. Conditions change fast in the mountains.

Weather data: MET Norway, licensed CC BY 4.0. A forecast, not a guarantee.

Best time to visit

Mar-Apr, Oct-Nov

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Good month: Mar
  4. Good month: Apr
  5. May
  6. Jun
  7. Jul
  8. Aug
  9. Sep
  10. Good month: Oct
  11. Good month: Nov
  12. Dec
Autumn (Sep-Nov)
October and November bring clear mountain views and dry trails; lodges are busiest in these months.
Winter (Dec-Feb)
December to February is cold and frosty; snow is possible on the trail to Ghorepani.
Spring (Mar-May)
March to May brings rhododendron flowers in the forest, warmer days and more afternoon cloud.
Monsoon (Jun-Aug)
June to August is wet, with leeches, slippery trails, landslide risk and peaks often hidden by cloud.

Where to stay

TeahousesLodges

A handful of trekking lodges; rooms are simple and can fill in October and April.

No partner stays are listed here yet. List a property.

Getting there

Tadapani is reached on foot from Ghandruk or Ghorepani.

Nearest hub: Pokhara

  • jeepPokhara to Ghandruk by jeep, roughly 3-4 hours depending on the road.
  • trekGhandruk to Tadapani, a forest climb of about 3-4 hours; Ghorepani to Tadapani via the Deurali pass, about 5-6 hours.
Mount Everest 8,848.86Kangchenjunga 8,586Dhaulagiri I 8,167Manaslu 8,163Annapurna I 8,091TadapaniKathmandu
Boundary: Government of Nepal, Survey Department (2020). Peak data: Wikidata.

Permits and fees

Permit required

Tadapani is inside the Annapurna Conservation Area; an ACAP permit is required.

  • Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP): Issued by the National Trust for Nature Conservation in Kathmandu and Pokhara or online; checked on the trail.
  • TIMS card: Check whether a TIMS card is currently required.
  • Guide rule: Since April 2023 foreign trekkers in national parks and conservation areas are generally required to go with a licensed guide; check the current rule.

Verify before travel: permit rules and fees change. Checked 2026-10-06 against National Trust for Nature Conservation (Annapurna Conservation Area Project, e-permit links).

On the trail

On the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek, Muldai Viewpoint trek, Khopra Danda trek.

Previous stop:
Ghorepani
Next stop:
Ghandruk
A typical day:
From Ghorepani, about 5-6 hours: a climb to the Deurali pass (about 3,100 m) and a long descent through forest, with some short climbs.

Practical tips

  • There is no ATM; carry cash from Pokhara.
  • Mobile signal is patchy; some lodges offer paid Wi-Fi.
  • Nights are cold for most of the year; bring a warm layer and a sleeping bag or liner.

Treks through Tadapani

Wide morning panorama from Poon Hill across rhododendron-dotted grassland to the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

A short teahouse loop from Pokhara through Magar and Gurung villages and rhododendron forest to Ghorepani and the Poon Hill viewpoint (3,210 m), returning via Tadapani and Ghandruk.

Days
4 days
Maximum altitude
3,210 m
Difficulty
Easy
Rhododendron shrubs and patches of snow on a slope below snow peaks on the way to Khopra Danda.

Khopra Danda Trek

A quieter loop west of the Annapurna Sanctuary from Ghandruk via Tadapani, Dobato and Khopra Ridge (about 3,660 m) to Swanta, Ghorepani and Poon Hill, with an optional hike to Khayer Lake.

Days
7 days
Maximum altitude
3,660 m
Difficulty
Moderate
Dawn colours behind the silhouette of Machhapuchhre and a sea of cloud, seen from Muldai viewpoint.

Muldai Viewpoint Trek

A four-day loop from Pokhara via Ghandruk, Tadapani and Dobato to the Muldai viewpoint (about 3,637 m) for sunrise, returning over Ghorepani and Poon Hill.

Days
4 days
Maximum altitude
3,637 m
Difficulty
Moderate

Questions about Tadapani

How high is Tadapani?

About 2,630 m; sources range from 2,590 m to 2,680 m.

How long is the walk from Ghorepani to Tadapani?

About 5-6 hours, crossing the Deurali pass and descending through forest.

Do I need a permit for Tadapani?

Yes, an ACAP permit; check the current TIMS and guide rules.

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Nearby

Evening light on the peaks above Annapurna Base Camp, with the lodges of the camp on the moraine below.

National park or conservation area

Annapurna Region

Nepal's largest protected area, from Gurung hill villages and rhododendron forest to the dry valleys behind the Annapurna range.

Editorial draft: facts are being checked against the sources below. Last checked 2026-10-06. Sources: Annapurna Circuit (Tatopani to Nayapul via Ghorepani), Wikivoyage, Muldai View Point trek, Day Tours Nepal, OpenStreetMap