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Tatopani Hot Springs (Myagdi)
A natural hot-spring village on the Kali Gandaki north of Beni, a classic soak on the circuit road.
Tatopani — Nepali for 'hot water' — is a hot-spring village on the Kali Gandaki north of Beni, a long-standing rest stop on the lower Annapurna Circuit and the road toward Jomsom. Its natural thermal pools beside the river have soothed trekkers and travellers for generations, making it one of the best-loved soaks in the Nepal hills.
What to expect
The springs feed simple bathing pools set close to the rushing grey waters of the Kali Gandaki, in a deep, green section of the gorge. After a long day on the trail or a jarring drive on the mountain road, the warm mineral water is a genuine reward. The village itself is small, with teahouses and lodges that have catered to circuit trekkers for decades.
Good to know
- Getting there: Tatopani sits on the rough road up the Kali Gandaki from Beni to Jomsom and Muktinath, reached by jeep or local bus.
- Combine it: Pair a soak with the roaring Rupse Chhahara waterfall a little further up the road, one of the most dramatic roadside falls in the country.
- Name confusion: Several Nepali villages are called Tatopani; this is the Myagdi one on the Annapurna Circuit road.
- More: Read about Nepal's wider hot springs, stock up first in Beni Bazaar, and time your trip with the best time to visit Beni.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Tatopani in Myagdi?+
Tatopani — literally 'hot water' in Nepali — is a village on the Kali Gandaki north of Beni, known for its natural hot springs beside the river. It is a long-standing rest stop on the lower Annapurna Circuit and the road to Jomsom, where trekkers and travellers soak away aches.
Are there hot springs at Tatopani?+
Yes. Tatopani is built around natural thermal springs that feed bathing pools beside the Kali Gandaki. The mineral-rich warm water is the village's main draw, especially for trekkers coming down from the high passes of the Annapurna Circuit.
How do you get to Tatopani from Beni?+
Tatopani lies up the rough mountain road that follows the Kali Gandaki north from Beni toward Jomsom and Muktinath. It is reached by jeep or local bus on the gorge road, and is a natural stop before or after the dramatic Rupse Chhahara waterfall.
Is the Myagdi Tatopani the same as others in Nepal?+
No — several places in Nepal are called Tatopani because the name simply means 'hot water'. This one is in Myagdi district on the Kali Gandaki, on the Annapurna Circuit road; others include Tatopani near the Tibet border in Sindhupalchok. Be clear which you mean when planning.
