Tea House Accommodation on Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Accommodation on the Annapurna Base Camp Trek is provided in traditional tea houses — family-run mountain lodges located in villages spaced roughly one day's walk apart. Rooms are basic twin-share with shared bathrooms, and there is a heated dining hall. Facilities become progressively simpler above 3,000 m, with the most basic lodges at Machapuchare Base Camp (MBC) and Annapurna Base Camp (ABC). A sleeping bag rated to -10°C is essential; blankets alone are not sufficient at high altitude.

Before planning your accommodation, review our Annapurna Base Camp Trek itinerary to understand where each overnight stop occurs and how the route is structured.

What Tea House Accommodation Is Like on the ABC Trek

Tea houses are not hotels. Rooms are small — often unheated, with plywood or stone walls — with two single beds, a thin blanket, and a pillow. Above 3,000 m, bedroom temperatures drop sharply at night, and condensation on the inside of windows in the morning is normal.
The dining hall is the most important room in any tea house. It is heated every evening, and most trekkers stay there as long as possible before the 9:00–10:00 PM closing time — not for socialising, but because the bedroom is noticeably colder. That is the honest picture.

What you can count on across the route:

• Tea houses are family-operated — owners cook meals and run everything themselves.
• Rooms include twin beds, a blanket, and a pillow — adequate below 3,000 m, insufficient above it.
• Bathrooms are shared in most lodges, particularly above Chhomrong.
• Facilities become more basic with altitude; lower villages like Ghorepani and Chhomrong are noticeably more comfortable than high-altitude stops.

What ABC Trek Tea Houses Are Really Like

Most trekkers who are disappointed by tea house accommodation expected something closer to a guesthouse or budget hotel. Here is what the experience actually involves.

• Rooms are functional and nothing more — two narrow single beds, a thin foam mattress, a pillow, and one blanket. Walls are often thin plywood or stone. There is no in-room heating anywhere above the lower villages. At ABC, the room may be cold enough to see your breath in the morning.
• Bathrooms are shared above Chhomrong — typically one block serving two to four rooms. Above Deurali, bathroom blocks are often outdoors. Floors are cold and wet at night.
• The dining hall is genuinely comfortable. Every tea house heats it in the evenings, and the food — dal bhat, momos, garlic soup, omelettes — is cooked fresh by the family. Sitting down to a hot meal after a full day on the trail is one of the best parts of the ABC trek.

The trekkers who enjoy the tea house experience most are those who arrived knowing exactly what it is: simple, social, and run by families who have lived in these mountains for generations. See our full guide on foods on the Annapurna Base Camp trek to know everything you eat during your trek

Where You Stay Each Night on the Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Trekkers stay in tea houses located in villages spaced roughly one day's walk apart along the Annapurna Sanctuary route. A standard 10-day ABC trek includes overnight stops at Ulleri, Ghorepani, Tadapani, Chhomrong, Dovan, Deurali, and Annapurna Base Camp before descending via Bamboo. 

Do You Need to Book Tea Houses on the ABC Trek?

In most seasons, tea houses operate on a walk-in basis, and trekkers simply arrive and request a room. However, during peak trekking seasons — October–November and March–April — popular villages such as Ghorepani, Chhomrong, and Annapurna Base Camp can fill by early afternoon. Guided groups usually reserve rooms in advance through their trekking agency. Independent trekkers can call lodges directly using contact details on trail signage.

Outside peak season, including the monsoon months of June to August, rooms are almost always available without advance arrangement.

Types of Lodges on the Route

Standard tea houses

These are the most common — basic twin rooms, shared bathrooms, a heated dining hall, limited hot water, and simple menus. Consistent from Ulleri to the Annapurna Sanctuary.

Better lodges in lower villages

In Ulleri, Ghorepani, Chhomrong, and Jhinu Danda, several lodges have been upgraded over the past decade with attached bathrooms, Western-style flush toilets, solar-heated showers, and firmer mattresses. The difference compared to high-altitude stops is significant.

Basic high-altitude lodges

Above Deurali (3,200 m), lodges become spartan. No bedroom heating exists anywhere above this point. Menus shrink — at ABC, expect dal bhat, noodle soup, and a short list of simple dishes. A quality sleeping bag is essential, not optional, above 3,000 m.

Villages & Facilities on the ABC Trek

What consistently worsens with altitude: room size, bathroom quality, shower availability, menu variety, electricity, and WiFi. What stays consistent: family hospitality, dal bhat, a warm dining hall, and the social atmosphere between trekkers. Extra services such as Wi-Fi, hot showers, and device charging usually require an additional fee, which can increase your daily trekking expenses. Our Annapurna Base Camp trek cost guide explains these extra costs in detail.

Heating, Blankets, and Sleeping Conditions

Dining halls are heated every evening — wood fires in lower villages, compressed yak dung blocks above Deurali. The common room is warm and manageable throughout the evening.

Bedrooms are not heated at any lodge above the lower villages. At Deurali, MBC, and ABC, overnight temperatures can drop to -5°C to -10°C depending on the season.

All lodges provide at least one blanket per bed — sufficient below 2,500 m, inadequate above 3,000 m. Bring a sleeping bag rated to -10°C for spring and autumn, -15°C or lower for winter. This is the single most impactful piece of gear for sleeping comfortably above Deurali. Sleeping bag rental is available in Kathmandu and Pokhara — inspect the quality carefully before accepting one.

Bathrooms, Showers, and Hygiene on the ABC Trek

Shared bathrooms are the norm above Chhomrong — typically two to four rooms share one block. Above Deurali, outdoor bathroom blocks are common. Carry flip-flops; floors can be cold and wet in the early morning. Both Western-style and squat toilets are present on the trail, with squat toilets more common above Deurali.

Hot showers are free or low-cost in the lower villages, typically NPR 100–200 at Ulleri and NPR 200–300 around Ghorepani and Tadapani. From Chhomrong upward, showers are always charged separately and rise with altitude — expect NPR 300–400 around Sinuwa, NPR 400–600 at Dovan and Deurali, and NPR 600–800 or more at MBC and ABC, where hot water is often lukewarm at best. Above Chhomrong, showering every second day is practical and widely accepted on the trail.

Carry toilet paper throughout the entire trek. Supply is inconsistent above Chhomrong and unreliable above 2,500 m.

Above Chhomrong, showers are gas or electric-heated and always charged separately. At MBC and ABC, a hot shower is often lukewarm at best. Showering every second day is practical above 2,500 m.

Essential hygiene items: hand sanitiser, wet wipes, a quick-dry travel towel, toilet paper, and flip-flops for shared bathroom use.

Electricity and WiFi in ABC Trek Tea Houses

Charging devices

Electricity is reliable up to Ghorepani and Chhomrong; limited above Dovan; very limited at MBC and ABC. Charging fees apply at most lodges above Ghorepani — typically NPR 200–500 per device. Plug in your phone, camera, and power bank as soon as you sit down for dinner; sockets fill quickly at busy lodges. Cold temperatures above 3,000 m drain lithium batteries faster than normal — store your phone inside your sleeping bag overnight.

WiFi

Available at most tea houses along the entire route, including MBC and ABC, though reliability varies considerably. In lower villages like Ghorepani and Chhomrong, WiFi is generally stable. Higher up — particularly above Deurali — connections become slow and inconsistent, and should not be relied upon. Mobile coverage follows a similar pattern: Nepal Telecom has slightly better rural coverage than Ncell on this route, but the signal is weak or absent in parts of the upper sanctuary. Download offline maps and any entertainment content before leaving Pokhara.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek Accommodation Costs

Room prices are low because the tea house economy runs on food revenue. Food costs increase significantly with altitude — a bowl of dal bhat at ABC costs roughly three times more than in Pokhara due to supply logistics. 

• Below 2,000 m (Ulleri) — NPR 300–600 per person
• 2,000–2,500 m (Ghorepani, Tadapani) — NPR 400–700 per person
• 2,500–3,000 m (Chhomrong, Sinuwa) — NPR 500–800 per person
• 3,000–3,500 m (Dovan, Deurali) — NPR 500–1,000 per person
• Above 3,500 m (MBC, ABC) — NPR 800–1,500 per person

Tea House Directory: ABC Trek Lodges by Village

Ulleri (1,960 m) — First overnight stop after the long stone staircase climb from Tikhedhunga. Basic but adequate. 
Commonly used: New Annapurna Lodge, Mountain Lodge, Ulleri Guest House, Hill View Lodge.

Ghorepani (2,874 m) — The best-equipped overnight stop on the entire route. Several lodges have attached bathrooms, reliable hot showers, and solid menus. The early morning walk to Poon Hill for sunrise is the highlight here. Commonly used: Snowland Lodge, Sunny Hotel, Deurali Cottage, Hotel Mountain View, Poon Hill Lodge.

Tadapani (2,630 m) — Quiet, forest-surrounded village with good lodge options and excellent sunset views. Commonly used: Hotel Grand View, Rhododendron Lodge, Forest Guest House, Mountain View Lodge.

Chhomrong (2,170 m) — The last well-equipped village before the Annapurna Sanctuary. Exceptional views of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli. Many guides recommend two nights here for acclimatisation. Commonly used: Panorama  Point Lodge, International Guest House, Heaven View Guest House

Sinuwa (2,360 m) — Smaller stop used by some groups depending on pace. Commonly used: Kalpana Guest House, Super View Guest House

Dovan (2,600 m) — Compact village in the forest. Basic but functional. Commonly used: Dovan Guest House, Green Land Lodges

Bamboo (2,310 m) — A welcome descent stop on the return from the sanctuary — lower, warmer, and noticeably greener. Commonly used: Bamboo Lodge, Boudha Guest House, Green View Lodge.

Jhinu Danda (1,780 m) — Rest and recovery stop with natural hot springs nearby. Commonly used: Jhinu Spring Cottage, Hotel Park Himalaya, Namaste Guest House.

Deurali (3,200 m) — Last village before open high-altitude terrain. Facilities noticeably more basic. Commonly used: Sangrila Guest House, New Panorama Guest House, Deurali Guest House.

Machapuchare Base Camp / MBC (3,700 m) — Very basic facilities. Rooms are small and cold; hot showers are rare and expensive. Commonly used: Fish Tail Lodge, Shankar Guest House

Annapurna Base Camp / ABC (4,130 m) — The highest point and most basic accommodation on the route. Rooms are cold and spartan. The views compensate entirely. Commonly used: Hotel Peaceful, Annapurna Sanctuary Lodge, Hotel Paradise Garden, Annapurna Guest House.

Practical Tips from Experienced Guides

• Bring your own sleeping bag. Rated to -10°C for spring and autumn; -15°C for winter. Non-negotiable above Deurali.
• Charge devices at the start of dinner. Sockets fill quickly during peak season. Carry a power bank as backup.
• Carry toilet paper in your daypack every day. Not just your main bag — supply above Chhomrong is unreliable.
• Eat where you sleep. The tea house economy depends on it, and walking to a different lodge for breakfast at 6:00 AM in the dark and cold is impractical.
• Store batteries inside your sleeping bag overnight. Cold drains phone, headlamp, and camera batteries faster than normal.
• Dress for bed before leaving the dining hall. Change into thermals, warm socks, and a hat while still warm. Your bedroom will be cold the moment you open the door.

Accommodation checklist:

• Sleeping bag rated to -10°C or lower.
  
• Quick-dry travel towel (lodges do not provide towels).
  
• Toilet paper — in your daypack every day.
  
• Earplugs (walls are thin; dining halls are social until 10:00 PM).
  
• Headlamp with spare batteries.
  
• Power bank — 2–3 full phone charge capacity.
  
• Offline maps downloaded before leaving Pokhara.
  
• Cash in Nepali rupees — no card payment anywhere on the trail.
  
• Flip-flops for shared bathroom use.
  
• Hand sanitiser and wet wipes.
  
• Small padlock for your room door.
  
• Thermal base layers and warm socks for sleeping.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are tea houses warm enough on the ABC trek?

Dining halls are heated every evening. Bedrooms are not heated above the lower villages. At Deurali, MBC, and ABC, overnight temperatures can reach -5°C to -10°C. A sleeping bag rated to -10°C is essential.

Do tea houses provide blankets on the ABC trek?

Yes — all lodges provide at least one blanket per bed. Below 2,500 m, this is usually sufficient; above 3,000 m, always supplement with your own sleeping bag.

Do you need to book tea houses in advance on the ABC trek?

Not usually. Walk-in arrivals are standard for most of the year. During peak season (October–November and March–April), confirm key stops — especially Ghorepani and ABC — in advance.

Can you get a private room on the ABC trek?

Yes. Solo trekkers receive a twin room to themselves; couples share together. Your room is yours alone, regardless of group size. Double beds are rare above Chhomrong.

Are hot showers available on the ABC trek? 

Yes, but not guaranteed. Hot showers are available and affordable up to Chhomrong. Above Chhomrong, they exist but must be paid separately and are often lukewarm.

Is there heating in ABC trek lodges?

Only in the dining halls. No tea house on the ABC route provides bedroom heating above the lower villages.

What time is breakfast served at tea houses?

Typically from 6:00 AM. Order the evening before — most lodge owners appreciate advance notice, and it speeds up your morning considerably.

Is it safe to leave belongings in your room?

Generally yes. Theft is uncommon on the ABC route. Carry valuables and cash in your daypack. A small padlock adds reassurance at busier lodges.

Final Thoughts

The rooms above 3,000 m are cold. The bathroom floors are sometimes wet. The hot shower at ABC will probably be lukewarm. Come prepared, and none of this is a problem.

Most trekkers remember the tea houses on the Annapurna Sanctuary trek fondly — because the experience is not about the facilities. It is about ending a hard day on the mountain, removing your boots at the door of a stone lodge, sitting down in a warm dining hall, and eating a meal cooked by a family who has lived in these mountains for generations.

Pack your sleeping bag. Carry your toilet paper. Charge your devices at dinner. And eat where you sleep.