Accommodation in the Everest Region

Accommodation in the Everest region is provided through local tea houses. These are small, family-run lodges built specifically for trekkers. They offer a bed, meals, and warmth at the end of a long walking day.

As you gain altitude, comfort changes naturally. Lower villages feel relatively easy, while higher villages become simpler, colder, and more practical. This gradual shift is a normal part of trekking in the Everest region and something every trekker experiences.

With Nepwise, accommodation is arranged in advance for the group. Along the Everest trail, especially during peak season, lodge availability is limited and villages have fixed stopping points.

Accommodation is not paid to Nepwise. Instead, you pay the teahouse directly on the trail. For this reason, accommodation appears under "Additional Cost Estimate" rather than in the booking price.

What staying in these lodges actually feels like

"Everst Trekkers Hotel at Pheriche"

In lower villages such as Lukla, Phakding, and Monjo, rooms are typically twin-sharing with proper beds and mattresses. Bathrooms are shared, and hot showers are often available for an extra charge. Charging phones and basic Wi-Fi are commonly available, though not guaranteed.

As you move higher to places like Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Dingboche, and Pheriche lodges become more basic. Sleeping rooms are not heated, so evenings are usually spent in the dining hall, where trekkers gather around the stove to eat and warm up. Charging and Wi-Fi are still available in many lodges but become slower and more expensive.

At the highest villages, such as Lobuche and Gorakshep, accommodation is very simple and focused on rest. Rooms are small, facilities are limited, and nights are cold. Electricity is limited, hot showers are rare, and a good sleeping bag becomes more important than the lodge itself.

Rooms and sharing expectations

Room sharing is standard on the Everest trail and should be expected, particularly during busy trekking months such as October–November and April–May.

“Typical twin-sharing room in the Everest region | Image via Hotel Bright Star”

Most tea houses along the route are designed for twin sharing. Private rooms are rare and are not part of the planned accommodation, especially at higher villages where they often do not exist at all.

If a private room happens to be available on a given night, the guide will inform you on the spot. Nepwise does not plan for or promise private rooms on the Everest trail.

Commonly Used Tea Houses Along the Everest Trail

Along the Everest trekking route, accommodation is coordinated at specific tea houses based on fixed village stops and limited lodge availability in the region.

Accommodation is arranged in advance. In rare cases where a listed lodge is unavailable due to weather, group size, or trail conditions, an alternative lodge of similar standard is arranged nearby.

What you pay for accommodation (paid directly on the trail)

Accommodation costs increase with altitude and season. These are standard local rates charged by tea houses along the Everest trail.

Typical per-night room costs (per person):

• Lower villages (Lukla, Phakding, Monjo): NPR 500–1,200 (USD $4 - $9)

• Mid villages (Namche, Tengboche, Dingboche): NPR 800–1,500 (USD $6 - $14)

• Higher villages (Lobuche, Gorakshep): NPR 1,200–3,000 (USD $9 - $23)

In most villages, room pricing is linked to having meals at the same lodge. This is a normal and established practice across the Everest region and helps lodges operate in remote conditions.

All accommodation payments are cash only.

ATMs are available mainly in Lukla and Namche Bazaar, but they are unreliable, especially during peak season. Carrying sufficient Nepalese Rupees from the start of the trek is important.

Wi-Fi, charging, and small extras

Wi-Fi, charging devices, and hot showers are treated as optional extras rather than basic services. Costs increase with altitude, and availability depends on weather and solar power.

Charging usually takes place in common areas rather than inside rooms. Carrying a power bank helps reduce daily charging needs and avoids inconvenience on the trail.