A Quick Guide To Everest Accommodation

The Everest Base Camp trek is a popular adventure for travellers seeking to explore the beauty of the Himalayas. EBC trek takes you through beautiful villages, lush forests, and stunning mountain views, leading to the base of Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak. In this article, you will get to learn about Everest Accommodation.

Along the trail, trekkers can stay in teahouses or lodges. These Everest accommodations are basic but comfortable, offering simple rooms with beds and blankets. Most teahouses also provide meals, hot drinks, and a chance to meet other trekkers. It’s a great way to experience local hospitality while enjoying the adventure of a lifetime.

Types of Accommodation You Get in the Everest Region

We have made a list of accommodations you will get during the Everest Base Camp Trek:

Hotels/ Lodges Accommodation

The Everest trek route is now brimming with luxurious hotels that suit all budgets. Up to Namche, these great hotels give the perfect urban vibes. The bathroom is private, with a hot shower.

The room has free plugs and Wi-Fi, and the bed is comfortable. Even the food in Everest is great in in-hotel restaurants. You wouldn’t find such a hotel/ guest house beyond Namche.

Although comfortable, the hotel in Everest is a bit expensive. So, the backpacker looking for the cheaper option for the teahouse accommodation.

Teahouses Accommodation

Like all other trekking routes in Nepal, the Everest base camp trip has the best teahouse trekking trail. Teahouses are simple hotels the local villagers make for trekkers to rest.

This was made to groom the local economy. The owner makes you feel at home in their small, cozy room. The tea house also has a central heating restaurant where you can stay to socialize and eat.

The room has a twin bed with a simple mattress or just foam instead. Further, there’s the pillow and blanket. Thankfully, they have a Western-style toilet. But the bathroom is shared in the tea house. Nowadays, there are solar or electric-heated showers in the bathroom. Although essential, the accommodation is comfortable and affordable.

Home Stay at the Lower Altitude

Homestays during the EBC trek give trekkers the possibility to meet Sherpa families and be greeted with their traditional hospitality. While other teahouses are professionally operated for trekkers, homestays are local establishments where trekkers get to see how the people of the mountains live.

Despite being in the homestay, there is no set menu as it is determined by what you want to eat and what is in season. Food is cooked from scratch where available, with locally sourced produce and ‘dal bhat,’ vegetables, potatoes, and homemade bread being regular staples. You will find homestays in the lower altitude of Everest.

Camping Accommodation

Camping in the mountain landscape is the highest form of adventure. While you stay at the small camps for the night, the beauty of the Himalayas can be felt like never before. We Himalayan Masters can organize an excellent camping trek with an expert team of guides, porters, and cooks.

A staff will cook everything you need and set the camp. You can even eat at teahouses and live in camps. However, since the Everest base camp trek is already very crowded with many tourists, the camping trek is not very popular.

If you love the idea of a camping trek, you can aim for the relatively remote regions of Dhaulagiri, Dolpo, and Kanchenjunga. The expedition team heading to the base to climb Mt. Everest still prefers a camping trek to Everest. However, it comes with a lot of new challenges.

NOTE: Camping treks to Everest base camp are expensive, while tea house trekking is very budget-friendly.

Hotels in Everest Base Camp Trek Route

Teahouses/ Hotels In Lukla

Lukla, the entry point of the Khumbu region, is the first settlement once the trek starts. There is plenty of excellent accommodation in Lukla that is better than the star hotels. Although we don’t stay in Lukla at the start of our trek, we stay here while we return (the last stop of the Everest base camp trek).

Lukla is great for Luxury Everest base camp trek accommodation and celebration. The room in Lukla is better than the tea lodges on the trail. The hotels with lawns, balcony rooms, and dining are available. A private bath, free Wi-Fi, and in-room plugs are the luxury you get at Lukla.

Teahouses/ Hotels In Phakding

This small town of Phakding is our first stop for the night. Phakding hotels are made on the riverbank, overlooking a great view. There is an impressive number of budget and luxury hotels. Solo trekkers to Everest can walk without pre-booking the hotels in Phakding and still find decent accommodation. The facility is similar to that of Lukla, one of the best Mount Everest Hotels.

Teahouses/ Hotels In Namche Bazaar

Namche Bazaar, the largest town in Everest, has the best kind of restaurant. We will stay at Namche for three nights, and the abundance of hotels is impressive. There are about 50 hotels, from basic teahouses to star hotels.

The price range also varies, and you will get every comfort. Along with a luxury Everest Guest house, Namche also has a great bar, pub, bakery, and restaurants.

Teahouses In Tengboche

The authentic trekking vibes start once you get to Tengboche, with a handful of Everest Guest Houses at the top. These teahouses in Tengboche are very basic and yet comfortable. The cost of a tea house is low, but the food has started to become expensive. Tengboche also has some small cafés.

NOTE: Since the all-region above Tengboche has a limited number of teahouses, you should book these hotels in Everest in advance. The rooms are over-occupied in Autumn (October/ November) and Spring (April/ March). However, the details of these hotels are unavailable online, and it’s wise to let your travel agency, i.e. Himalayan Masters, do all the bookings for you.

Teahouses In Dingboche

Dingboche is another big stop after Tengboche, where we stop for acclimatization. Dingboche has a good Everest Guest house with very basic accommodation. A room has a twin bed, a common bathroom, and Wi-Fi. In the peak season, they are over-occupied with the tourists.

Teahouses In Lobuche

Lobuche is not a village, but all hotels. There is plenty of accommodation here, but all hotels have basic accommodation. You can stay in a tent hotel if you want to experience the camping trek.

The camping spot lies southwest of Lobuche. The teahouses here are notoriously primitive (can be called stone huts that have shared bunk dormitories). There is Wi-Fi (relatively slow) and a hot shower, in addition to a few dollars at Everest Guest House in Lobuche.

Teahouses In Gorakshep

Gorakshep, a frozen lakebed of sand, is the final stop before Everest base camp. This area has about five lodges/ teahouses. These lodges are always crowded, and trekkers might have to share rooms with teammates. If you don’t pre-book the stay in peak season, you might have to sleep in the dining room.

Accommodation in Gorakshep might be the worst in the entire trial. The rooms are freezing at night, and the toilet might be frozen. However, the dining room is warm and great for hanging out.

Hotel Cost Depends on the Altitude and Season

The cost of an EBC hotel trail depends on the altitude and season. Even then, an Everest base camp hotel is very affordable. The price of tea house accommodation, which is quite essential, is $3 to $5 per night.

In the peak season, hotels up to Namche can cost $10 to $20 (hot shower, Wi-Fi, and electricity included). Tea house accommodation is cheaper than that of Namche.

It’s a rule that one must eat dinner and breakfast in the Everest base camp hotel they stay. Otherwise, they add a charge for the room that might cost up to $20. A tourism committee has managed the accommodation, and all hotels have a similar price for food and beds.

NOTE: These are just the average cost of the Everest base camp trek hotel. Prices can drop up to half in the peak season.

Facility To Expect From Hotel/Tea House In Everest

i. Rooms Facility

The room is available in the twin type of accommodation. There are two single beds and two trekkers from your group will share the room. The beds have a pillow, blanket, and sheets. However, you will need to carry your sleeping bag. You should also bring your bedsheet if the one given to you gets dirty.

The rooms might have basic furniture, i.e. a small table or a chair to keep your bags. There might be some coat hooks.

ii. Food Facility

Food during the Everest Base Camp trek is simple yet nutritious. The teahouses along the trail serve various meals, with traditional Nepali dal bhat (lentil soup, rice, and vegetables).

Other options include noodles, pasta, soups, potatoes, and bread. Trekkers can enjoy porridge, eggs, pancakes, or toast for breakfast. Snacks like chocolates, biscuits, and energy bars are also available. While meat is an option, many trekkers avoid it as it may need to be fresh due to the lack of refrigeration.

Teahouses offer hot drinks like tea, coffee, and hot lemon, essential for warmth and hydration in the cold mountain climate.

iii. Toilets/ Bathroom Facility

The bathroom is available on a sharing basis and is often placed outside the hotel area. It might also need to be more hygienic. Bathrooms are the worst compromise one has to make during the Everest base camp trek.

Everest base camp has a western-style toilet almost throughout the trail. Near Namche, nearly all hotels have a private bathroom with a hot shower.

Beyond Tengboche, the private bathroom is a myth, and everyone uses the same bathroom. However, in Gorakshep, the bathroom is usually squat type.

We suggest you carry all your essential toilet belongings- handwash, tissues, dryer, and anything you need. Everest base camp trek accommodation in higher altitudes might not have them.

iv. Wi-Fi/Internet Facility

It’s almost unbelievable that you find the Internet even at the highest altitude of Everest base camp. Even the last spot, i.e. Gorakshep, has Wi-Fi for the tourist.

However, the Wi-Fi isn’t free above Namche. You must pay $2 to $3 per night for Wi-Fi that has decent speed.

However, the Wi-Fi speed is unreliable- you can make a few calls but not load high-quality videos. It’s okay to include daily photo updates in your feed, but you might need help to do other work.

We don’t suggest carrying your laptop and working during the EBC trek.

v. Telephone Facility

The Everest base camp trek trail is connected to a telephone throughout the trail. You can use the Ncell/ NTC sim card to call the crew and connect with your folks back home. Using mobile data in the trial is also a good choice and affordable.

You can get one hour of unlimited Internet for NRP 20 and NRP 25 for 3G Internet in the Everest base camp route.

Ncell SIM works better during the Everest base camp trek route. You can issue these SIM cards in Kathmandu for $1 and Namche for $2 to $3.

Independent trekkers can issue the SIM card with their passports. Otherwise, you can ask your guide at Himalayan Masters to get you a SIM card.

vi. Electricity Facility

Both teahouses and hotels up to Namche have rooms with charging plugs, which are mostly free. Once you reach Tengboche, rarely any rooms have charging plugs.

In that case, you can charge your electronic device in the reception, which might cost a few dollars. We recommend carrying an extra pair of batteries, a power bank, and, if possible, a solar charger.

What kind of hotels can I get in Kathmandu For the EBC Trek Package?

Kathmandu is going to be your stop for a couple of nights before and after the Everest base camp trek. This capital of Nepal has some of the finest hotels and luxurious facilities in the country. Thamel, the centre for tourist activities, has cheap beds in five-star hotels with substantial price variations.

You can find a bed in dorm rooms for as cheap as $5, while a deluxe room in a star hotel can cost up to $500. An average clean room with a private bathroom and furniture in Kathmandu costs about $20/ night. The choice is yours.

You can book your hotels in Kathmandu online by reading the reviews and seeing their photos. You can even ask the guide for recommendations.

FAQs Related to Accommodation on EBC Trek

Is a hot shower available on the Everest base camp route?

A gas geyser or electric heater can be available for hot showers throughout the trail of Everest base camp. However, only hotels up to Namche provide it for free. Beyond that, you must pay some extra dollars for hot showers in Everest base camp trek accommodation.

Is the cost of hotels covered in the Everest trek package?

Yes, the cost of rooms for the Everest trek route is covered in the Himalayan master’s package. We book the basic teahouses throughout the route for our guests, and rooms are available on a sharing basis.

You should add a few dollars to your Everest base camp trek route if you want a single room. Solo travellers have a room with a single Everest base camp trek accommodation and can share a room with familiar people.

How do you book hotels for the Everest base camp trek?

Some hotels in Namche and hotels in Lukla are available on the Internet. You can get their number and even book before you come to Nepal. However, it’s hard to pre-book your stay in places like Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, and Gorakshep. Here’s a different way to do it

• Find a reliable travel agency in Nepal, like Himalayan Masters, and let them make all the bookings for the Everest base camp hotel.
• Hire a licensed guide to Everest base camp and ask them to book your rooms.
• Solo and Independent trekkers can book hotels in Lukla online for the first night and then ask the hotel owner for the contact numbers of other lodges on the Everest route.
• This way, you don’t have to suffer looking for numbers. However, book all Everest base camp trek accommodation a few days before you reach the destination.

Are the teahouses in the Everest region clean?

The teahouses are the extended houses of the owners themselves, and they keep them relatively clean. However, as in cities, washing all bed sheets after each stay is impossible. The bed sheet might need to be cleaner than you want. Similarly, the bathroom might sometimes be dirty.

How do you pick the best accommodation for the Everest trek route?

Up to Namche, you can look at the photos of the hotel in Everest online before booking. There may be some reviews and ratings for them.

Beyond Tengboche, there are only a handful of hotels, and almost all are similar. Asking someone who has been to Everest base camp before you is a good idea. You can even have your guide/ porter suggest you a good hotel on Mount Everest.

Can I sleep at Everest base camp?

The last stop before we visit Everest base camp and return to Gorakshep. There must be a hotel/ tea house at the base camp. Rather, it’s a camping zone for climbers waiting for the Mount Everest expedition. If you wish to sleep right at the Everest base camp, mail us about that in advance, and Himalayan masters will make the arrangements.

Is the tea house in Everest always open?

Yes, the Everest base camp trek accommodation is open throughout the year. However, it might be closed in winter, i.e., in January and February, in the snow. Ask your guide to contact the tea house above Tengboche to ensure they are open.

Conclusion

The Everest Base Camp Trek provides one of the best and warmest accommodations. From luxury teahouses and lodges to standard ones, you will find all kinds according to your budget. The amenities the teahouses and hotels provide also depend on your budget and the kind of stay you choose.

So, while choosing the Everest Base Camp accommodation, you must consider factors like budget, meals, hygiene and other facilities. You can always trust us to offer you the best facility, even in remote lands. Book your trip with us; you don’t have to worry about Everest base camp trek accommodation.