The accommodation during the trek is basic but it’s all part of the adventure!, Pre and post trek, you will be treated to hotel-style accommodation in Kathmandu to give you the chance to relax, recharge and enjoy the hustle of bustle of Thamel.

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You need to have an open mind and be prepared to - 

• Embrace Basic Living: The tea houses are cosy, but they are not 5-star hotels with minimal but homely facilities. The focus of the tea houses is to provide a safe and warm place to rest, eat and enjoy the company of each other and the tranquillity of the mountains.

• Pack Home Essentials: A thick sleeping bag, earplugs, and a power bank can improve your comfort.

• Enjoy the Experience: The accommodation is part of the charm of trekking in such a remote and stunning region of Nepal, and by switching off from western comforts, it allows you to connect with the locals and learn more about their culture.

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Types of Accommodation

Hotel-Style Accommodation before & after the trek:

• The Hotel: Before and after the trek, you will relax in the comfort of one of the many hotels situated in the heart of Thamel.

• Food: You will enjoy the local hotel restaurant or one of the many cafes, bars and restaurants that fill the busy streets of Kathmandu.

 

Tea Houses and Lodges:

• These are the main accommodations you will be sleeping in during the trek. They are basic, family-run and provide a place to rest after a long day of trekking and the option to interact with life in the Khumbu.

• Rooms twin-sharing with two single beds, a mattress, a pillow, and a blanket. However, it’s essential to have a sleeping bag for extra warmth, especially at higher altitudes. Sleeping bags can be rented for a low cost if required. Please just contact us to discuss organising this before you arrive in Kathmandu.

 

Facilities:

• Bathrooms: You will share communal Western (Sit-down) and squat toilets with the other rooms on your floor. 

• Showers: Hot showers are available at lower altitudes, but they are an extra cost (around £3-£5). As the altitude increases, showers become less common, and most trekkers tend to use wet wipes that they have brought with them on the trail.

• Electricity and WiFi: Electricity is available for charging devices (weather dependent, as they are powered by Solar), but it’s not free, with the price increasing as the altitude increases. WiFi is also available in some tea houses, where a prepaid card can be purchased. You can buy a local network SIM Card in the Airport prior to the trek starting, as the Khumbu has fairly good coverage at lower altitudes, but this worsens the higher up you get. We do offer the ability for participants to send a few messages to their loved ones via Satellite Communications (Cloud Coverage Dependent) if they wish at no extra cost.

 

Accommodation Overview:

Night 1-2:

Kathmandu Hotel (Private Twin Room, en-suite)

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Night 3-14:

Tea house/lodge (Twin Room, shared bathroom)

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Night 15-16:

Kathmandu Hotel (Private Twin, en-suite)

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Food:

The food available on the trek is very diverse and delicious, catering to both local and Western tastes.

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Below we have listed an overview of some of the food choices you will encounter on the trek.

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Local Delights:

• Dal Bhat- A staple Nepali dish consisting of boiled rice, lentil soup, and side dishes like vegetables and curry. If you are feeling fairly hungry, then this is a good option as it is usually unlimited refills.

• Sherpa Stew - A warm, hearty soup with vegetables, noodles, and sometimes meat, although we advise a vegetarian diet whilst on trek to avoid food poisoning, which is very common to get from meat up in the mountains.

• Momos -  Nepali dumplings filled with vegetables, served steamed or fried.

• Garlic Soup - Tasty and also believed to help with acclimatisation and prevent altitude sickness.

• Yak Stakes and mashed potatoes with mixed vegetables

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Western Options:

• Pizzas and Pasta

• Sandwiches and Soups

• Chips and Fried Rice 

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Breakfast:

• Tibetan bread with jam, pancakes, porridge, eggs (boiled, fried, or scrambled), and hot drinks like tea, coffee or hot juice. 

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Snacks:

• You can also purchase snacks such as chocolate bars (Mars, Snickers, etc), biscuits, and energy bars at tea houses, or you can bring your own for the trek, which will be a lot cheaper. These items increase in price the higher up the trail you get.

 

The tea houses and lodges along the route offer a wide menu for lunch and evening meals, and the quality is generally very good. Meals are freshly prepared by the tea house, and we will help you place your orders, especially during busy times of the year. The dining areas often have a cosy atmosphere with a hot stove, making it a great place to relax and socialise and get to meet people from all walks of life across the globe and even learn a bit of the local language too.

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Water:

The ability to obtain filtered water isn’t possible in every location due to limited water sources, and it is expensive for the management of the tea houses to fly in or pay porters to deliver crates of plastic filtered water bottles. However, most tea houses offer the option to purchase filtered water, but we advise that you always check the seal on the bottle before drinking. You will be offered free boiled water, which is heated up sufficiently to kill any bugs and bacteria, but we CANNOT guarantee this water is 100% safe. We recommend that all trekkers bring some form of water purification, whether that be a filter, Steripen or water purification tablets. If you are unsure, then please do ask us! 

 

As part of our ongoing commitment to responsible and sustainable trekking, we aim to carry out as much plastic as we generate and drop this off at dedicated recycling points along the trail, and all trekkers are encouraged to carry out their own rubbish to aid local community efforts.