Langtang trek hotel cost/ accommodation recommendation
What are tea houses in Langtang?
Most of the trekking routes have small accommodation facilities that are owned by the local people and called tea houses. These are not the national or international hotel chains. They are local homes modified to host visitors. These houses are pretty basic with just 2 to 3 small beds in the room and a mattress and a blanket. This is applicable not only here but also in almost all Nepalese trekking trails.
Thankfully, most hotels on this Circuit Trek have been rebuilt after the earthquake. So, it is now a top luxury trekking destination in Nepal. You get to live in a pretty good hotel room while in this trail. After a day of exploring the stunning landscapes and culture of this region, enjoy cozy accommodations on the Langtang Trek. They provide a welcoming retreat.
Accommodation in the Langtang trek route
Hotels in Syabrubesi
Syabrubesi is the final stop for local buses that take you to the Langtang region. Almost all travelers who are hiking in the Langtang National Park stop here for a day and then start their journey. Syabrubesi has very good numbers of hotels and restaurants, almost as in a city. Also, the rate here is similar to that of Kathmandu. While you can find food for a cheaper price than the trekking route the room costs around NPR 500 to 2000.
Facilities:
- Rooms with Attached Bathrooms are available
- Single rooms can be available for some extra cost
- Wi-Fi is available for free in hotels at Syabrubesi
- Hot showers are available and free
- Food is available in the hotels or other restaurants in the area
- Charging in the room is available
- Online booking can be done in some places
Hotels in Lama Hotel
Lama Hotel is a village in Langtang National Park. Usually a lot of people who are going out to this Valley and who return from there stay at Lama Hotel for two nights. This means the place remains quite busy in the peak season. There Are around 12 tea houses in lama hotel. But, all tea houses were built long ago and have few facilities. The region falls under the National Park area. So, locals cannot change the infrastructure without the government's permission. As a result, their facilities are pretty basic and accommodation is quite old.
- Number of hotels: 5
- Total capacity of hotels: around 200-250 tourist.
Facilities in Lama Hotel
- Rooms with Attached Bathrooms are not available
- Single rooms can be available for some extra cost
- Wi-Fi is available for an extra rs 200 per day
- Hot showers are available for rs 300 per shower
- Food is available in the tea hotels
- Charging is mostly available only in reception
- Online booking cannot be done
Hotels in Langtang Village
The hotels during this Trek route were completely rebuilt and modified after the 2015 earthquake. The locals built a new structure after the avalanche destroyed the village. It has very good facilities and size. Big hotels with other bathrooms have been built in the area. Most of the rooms now have good thick walls, new beds/ mattresses, a clean bathroom, and an excellent dining area. In short, Langtang may be the best spot for a luxury vacation in the Himalayas. Amazingly, the locals revived the village so quickly. They also set up great facilities after such a huge loss.
- Total Number of Hotels: 16 to 18
- Total capacity: 500 - 700 People
Facilities at accommodation in Langtang Village
- Rooms with Attached Bathrooms are available
- Single rooms can be available for some extra cost
- Wi-Fi is available for an extra rs 200 per day
- Hot showers are available for rs 200 per shower
- Food is available in the tea hotels
- Charging is mostly available in the room reception
- Some hotels can be booked Online booking or you can find contact information in the internet
Hotels in Kyanjin Gompa
Kyanjin Gompa is the final list stop before this Heritage trek. This is also an important place as we spend two nights here. Thankfully Kyanjin Gompa also has some pretty beautiful hotels. While some of the hotels have been rebuilt after the earthquake, almost all hotels have been modified recently. You can find clean, large rooms. They have a charging area, and some have attached bathrooms. All have Western-style toilet seats.
- Total Number of Hotels: 12 to 15
- Total capacity: 700 - 1000 People
Facilities in tea house at Kyanjin Gompa
- Rooms with Attached Bathrooms are available
- Single rooms can be available for some extra cost
- Wi-Fi is available for an extra rs 200 per day
- Hot showers are available for rs 200 per shower
- Food is available in the tea hotels
- Charging is mostly available in the room reception
- Some hotels can be booked Online booking or you can find contact information for others in the internet
Cost for tea houses in the Langtang
- The stay at the tea house would cost somewhere between NRP 500 to 1000.
- In Syabrubesi, the cost of a single room NRP 1200, a double room is NRP 1500,
- In Lama Hotel, the cost of a single room is NRP 400, a double room NRP 600, Triple room is NRP 800
- In Langtang village and Kyanjin, the cost of a single room is 800, double room NRP 1000, Triple room NRP 1200
Relation of Food and Hotels in Trekking Trail of Nepal
First-time or independent travelers to Nepal may not know about the food and hotels. It is compulsory to eat dinner and breakfast in the same hotel in Langtang village where you spend the night. This is because the rooms in a mountain is very cheap, around Rs. 300-500 per person. If we don’t eat at that hotel it will be a big loss for them. So they might add extra charges to your bill if you decide to eat at some other restaurant and then the ones you stay at.
Things you need to carry yourself
Tissue paper and Toileters:
Even if you find a room with an attached bathroom in this Trek, you won't find any free toiletries in the mountains. So it's always wise to carry extra tissue paper, Shower gel, shampoo handwash, or any such thing you will need. You can buy these in Kathmandu or Syabubesi.
Universal Adopter:
European or American adopters might not work with the plugs in the tea houses. Most of the Nepalese plugs have two small holes (Type C plug). It is always recommended to carry a universal adapter while you are traveling in remote areas of Nepal.
Powerbank
The availability of electricity in the mountains is limited. On a bad day, you might not be able to charge your phone in that house. So be prepared with a backup such as a power bank and extra batteries for your mobile phone as well as the camera.
Sleeping bag
You will be provided with only one blanket in the house. Unless you are traveling in the off-season, you cannot ask for an extra blanket, and almost all rooms are occupied. The mountain is always colder. So, carry a sleeping bag to keep you warm in sub-zero temperatures.
Extra bedsheet
If you spend more days at the same tea house/ guest house you can ask to change the sheets. So, you don’t have to worry about it.
Enough clothes
All tea houses in this trail do claim that they have laundry service. But if the weather is not very clean or the sun does not appear, it will take a long tram to dry your clothes. So, it's always better that you do not believe in the laundry system in the mountains and carry enough clothes for yourself.
Mirror (Small hand mirror)
Always wise to carry your own
Flashlight/ headlight
In case you are out of electricity some day.
Is there Wi-Fi in Langtang Valley?
Yes, all accommodations in this Trek route have Wi-Fi nowadays. You need to pay around Rs 200 to Rs.300 extra to get access to the Wi-Fi for a day. This Wi-Fi might not be very fast. But, it is good enough to stream high-quality video, work smoothly, and share on social media.
Also, a good alternative for being connected in this Valley is a local SIM card. You can purchase the Nepal Telecom SIM card at a quite cheap price and then enjoy their network. But this network also might not be very fast and you just need to adapt to the situation.
Is a room heating system available?
No, there is no personal heating system or AC in any rooms during this trail. Because the villages here limited access to electricity, having an AC room here is currently impossible.
Should I pre-book my accommodation in Langtang? How?
Pre-booking your hotel in the Peak season i.e. October/ November and April/ May is necessary. The guide often pre-books the hotels for you. Some hotels in Langtang and a few in Kyanjin Gompa have an online presence where you can book your stay. But the problems are:
- Few hotels have an online presence. None has a website or booking system.
- Those that do have can be booked by a less popular third-party website that is not very reliable
- Even after you book the room, the owner might miss it and give it to someone else. The villagers are not very good with technology.
- You can find numbers of the hotel online, but you might not be able to call them from your home country
- Someday, you might not reach the designated place for the night day and you will not get a refund for that.
