Manaslu region is a remote part of the Himalayas in Nepal. Regarding tourist infrastructure, the trekking route is not developed like the Everest and Annapurna. The facilities on Manaslu trekking are minimal. You will get a decent room to spend the night and delicious food to fuel your journey.
Some trekkers also do only the Tsum Valley trek without the Manaslu Circuit and all these trekking routes have similar accommodation. The higher elevation in the region has fewer services than the villages at lower elevation of the Manaslu Trek.
Tea house or the Guest house accommodation is famous in the Manaslu region. All Manaslu trek routes have tea house accommodation, one of the most common accommodations in the Himalayas. This blog will describe accommodations along the Manaslu trek route.
Accommodation Options in Manaslu Trekking
A few years ago, camping was the only option for the Manaslu trekking in Nepal. However, as the region became popular and saw many trekkers, many tea houses were opened along the trekking routes to accommodate them. Today, the Manaslu Trekking is widely known as a tea house trek.
Tea houses/Guest Houses/Trekking Lodges in Manaslu Trekking Route
Tea houses provide basic but comfortable rooms with a variety of bedding arrangements. Most rooms have twin beds with blankets. The room is not heat-insulated. However, communal dining areas where trekkers can relax, socialize, and enjoy meals are typically heated with stoves to combat the cold mountain temperatures.
Washrooms are usually shared, and additional services like charging, WiFi, hot showers, etc are available and usually cost extra money. While tea houses offer shared rooms with multiple beds, some have single rooms, which are available at a higher cost.
Teahouse Accommodation in the Major Night-Stop Villages along the Manaslu Trekking Route.
Few tea houses in Soti Khola offer basic rooms and meals along with charging, WiFi, hot showers, and phones, and some of them are:
Fulbari Guest House
Green Valley Guest House
ABC Guest House
Tsum Valley Guest House
Satkar Guest House
Manaslu trekking trail
Machha Khola
In Machha Khola, there are few tea houses. Services include basic rooms, meals, WiFi, charging, and hot showers, and some of them are:
Everest Guest House
Hilltop Guest House
Tsum Valley Guest House
Larkey Guest House
Jagat
There are few tea houses in Jagat. Services include WiFi, satellite phones, hot showers, charging, etc. This village also has a check post where you will register your permits. Some of the Tea houses in Jagat are:
The restricted region begins from Deng. You will register your permits here as well. A few tea houses in Deng offer accommodation and meal services to trekkers.
Additional services include WiFi and charging. A hot shower is not available here. Some of the tea houses in Deng are:
Sangrila Cottage
Windy Valley Guest House
New Manaslu Guest House.
Namrung
You will get a hot shower, charging, and WiFi services in Namrung. There are few tea houses here, and some of them are:
Namrung Guest House
Namrung Thakali Guest House
Nubri Four Season Resort
Lho Village
In Lho village, there are few tea houses. You will get WiFi, charging, satellite phone, and hot shower facilities here, and some of the Tea houses in Lho Village are:
Samagaon is a small village with few tea houses. All of them provide hot showers, WiFi, charging, and satellite phone service, and some of them are:
Gurung Cottage Guest House
Mount Manaslu Guest House
Peace Haven Guest House
Norling Guest House
Tashi Dalek Guest House
Sama Gaun Guest House
Nobri Valley Guest House
Samdo
In Samdo, there are also a few tea houses. The additional services are limited here. You will get WiFi and charging opportunities here. Some of the Tea houses in Samdo are:
Tibetan Twin Hotel
Yak Hotel
Jambala Guest House
Dharamsala (Larke Phedi)
Dharamsala is the last settlement before crossing Larkya La pass. There are only two tea houses here, and you can only use charging facilities.
Jambala Guest House
Larkey Guest House
The Larke La Pass
Bimthang
After crossing the Larkya La pass, you will spend the night in Bimthang. You will get a hot shower, charging, WiFi, and other services here. There are five tea houses in the village. Some of the Tea houses in Bimtang are:
Mountain Ponker Cottage
Ganga Manaslu
Himalayan Guest House
Apple Garden
Sushma Guest House
Dharapani
Dharapni is the last stop on your Manaslu circuit trek. You will get most of the services here, including a decent WiFi network, charging, hot shower, private washroom, etc.
Accommodation on the Tsum valley trekking trail
There are a limited number of tea houses along the Tsum Valley trail. Most of them offer simple accommodation with meals. Additional services are minimal. You will only get charging and hot showers in some of the villages.
Facilities in the Tea Houses along the Manaslu trekking
Note: The availability and quality of facilities can change as you ascend higher into the mountains. Famous tea house stops offer better amenities, while those in remote areas may have more basic facilities. You have to be flexible and adapt to your surroundings.
WiFi in Manaslu Trekking
WiFi availability varies along the Manaslu trail. Some tea houses have limited and often slow WiFi connections, which can incur additional costs.
However, at higher altitudes and more remote areas, the availability of WiFi may be limited or nonexistent. Getting a Nepali tourist sim to use data is better than WiFi.
Many tea houses offer hot showers for an additional fee. The cost of hot showers may vary from place to place. Upon arrival at each tea house, inquire about the availability and cost of hot showers.
Single room
Tea houses typically offer shared rooms with multiple beds, which can vary in size. Single rooms are available in some tea houses but are often limited and may be more expensive than shared accommodations.
Charging
Tea houses along the Manaslu Trek provide charging facilities for electronic devices. These are often available in common areas. Be prepared for a small fee for charging services. Ensure you bring appropriate plug adapters and chargers for your devices. Likewise, carry spare batteries or a power bank for backup.
Washroom
Tea houses generally have shared washroom facilities, from basic squat toilets to western flush toilets. The quality and cleanliness of washrooms may vary. We suggest you bring your toilet paper, as it's only sometimes provided.
Laundry
Laundry facilities are available in some tea houses. However, these services are limited, and it may take time for your clothes to dry in the mountain environment. Carry enough clothes to last you throughout the Trek.
Basic toiletries
Tea houses may offer basic toiletries like soap and towels, but this is not guaranteed. Bring your toiletries, including soap, shampoo, and a towel.
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