Annapurna Tea House and Food Details

Hello everyone! This lengthy article covers almost everything you should know about Annapurna base camp trek food and guest houses by a local trekker who has been to this trail more than 20th times. This is the most updated article you could ever find online, so enjoy reading it. Accommodation and Food in ABC Trek are crucial to making the trip successful.

The foods you eat and the bed you sleep in at night determine the stamina and energy needed for triumph over an adventurous Himalayan hike, i.e. Trekking Annapurna Sanctuary. 

Accommodations in Annapurna Base Camp Trek

In recent days, those hotels in Annapurna have been well-equipped to meet the fundamental needs of the trekkers. The Hotels in Annapurna Base Camp are mostly made of stone and wood, and cozy rooms are managed inside to relax. The rooms are generally twin-shared, with two single beds in each room.

You may have to pay more if you prefer to eat in a different place or decide not to eat. The meals are significantly more expensive as you hike to higher elevations. Most hotels in Annapurna sustain themselves in the Himalayas by selling meals rather than by teahouses of salerooms.

Thus, all visitors must understand this fact and act accordingly. Do not expect Western-style flushing toilets and other facilities in the teahouses. Very few of them have such facilities. Himalayan Masters recommends carrying some wipers and toilet paper, which can also be bought in the small shops along the trail.

We want you to bring a sleeping bag as the temperature might drop unexpectedly, and the blanket you are given might not be enough to keep you warm. However, you can ask for an extra blanket if needed.

Types of Accommodation in Annapurna Trek

The accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara is far better than during your trek in the Himalayas. You have many choices depending on your budget and the hotels’ facilities in these major cities.

But during the trek, almost all the teahouses offer nearly similar accommodations with fundamental provisions. The most common accommodation in the Annapurna Base Camp Trail is the teahouse.

Tea Houses:

The primary forms of accommodation on the ABC trek are tea houses and small lodges that provide basic facilities. These teahouses offer simple rooms with beds, bedding, and shared bathrooms. The rooms are usually clean but basic, with the option to charge devices for a fee.

The common dining areas serve typical Nepali food such as dal bhat, noodles, and soups. Tea houses are found at every stop along the trail, and while they offer a warm place to sleep, they often lack heating or hot water, especially at higher altitudes.

Camping:

Camping is another option for trekkers, though less common than staying in tea houses. It involves staying in tents set up along the route. Camping provides a more remote experience, where trekkers are surrounded by nature. You’ll have a guide and porters to carry your equipment.

Meals are cooked on-site, and trekkers sleep in sleeping bags inside tents. Camping gives a connection to the wilderness but requires more preparation and effort than staying in tea houses. However, it’s an excellent choice for those seeking solitude and adventure.

Teahouses in ABC Trek as per our Itinerary Day

During your Annapurna Base Camp Trek, you will get a very warm and cozy kind of accommodation. Himalayan Masters will take care of your accommodation and services during the ABC Trek.

Accommodation in the Cities

You will get some of the best accommodation in cities like Kathmandu and Pokhara that fits your budget.

Kathmandu

Kathmandu has many accommodation options, including budget guesthouses, mid-range, and luxury hotels. Popular areas like Thamel have a variety of choices. Budget hotels typically provide amenities such as small rooms, shared or attached bathrooms, Wi-Fi, and simple breakfast options.

Mid-range and luxury hotels offer more comfortable rooms with services like hot showers, room heaters, free Wi-Fi, and restaurant facilities. Thamel is lively; restaurants and shops, besides trekking gear stores, abound by your reach.

Pokhara

Areas like Lakeside are the most known, having budget lodges up to boutique hotels and luxury resorts. Basic Lodges offer clean rooms featuring shared or attached bathrooms and Wi-Fi.

Mid-range hotels give lake-view balconies, en-suite bathrooms, and breakfast services. Serene Phewa Lake and mountain views make Pokhara a relaxing spot before and after the trek.

Accommodation during the Lower altitude at the Trek

We have made a list of places at lower altitudes during the ABC Trek and their details:

Ulleri Tea Houses and Facilities

There are more than 30 tea houses in Ulleri, offering basic facilities. The rooms are small, with two single beds, blankets, and shared bathrooms. Hot showers and charging facilities are available, with extra NPR 200–300 costs.

Dal bhat, noodles, and soup are served as meals. In the tea houses here, one can find cozy dining areas with wood-burning stoves to keep guests warm in the evenings.

Ghorepani Tea Houses and Facilities

Ghorepani has over 40 tea houses and lodges, offering upgraded basic facilities. Some rooms have attached bathrooms, while most still have shared ones. Hot showers, NPR 300–400, and slow Wi-Fi, NPR 200–300 are available.

The dining halls are warm and have several types of meals, such as pasta, pancakes, and Nepali dal bhat. These tea houses have great views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges.

Tadapani Tea Houses and Facilities

Tadapani has 8-10 tea houses offering basic, simple accommodation. The rooms have two beds and shared bathrooms. Charging is possible in the limited charging points against payment NPR 200–300.

Heated dining halls have a wood stove for warmth; local meals, boiled potatoes, and momos are readily available. These tea houses provide a grand view of the Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre Fishtail.

Accommodation at a higher altitude

Above Sinuwa, the altitude increases, and the kind of accommodation and services also starts to change, so we have made a proper list of all areas.

Sinuwa Accommodation 

Sinuwa has 6-8 tea houses, all providing basic services. Rooms are small, with shared bathrooms and blankets to combat the cold. Hot showers (bucket-style) cost around NPR 200–300.

Meals are freshly prepared, with dal bhat being the most filling option. The lodges have limited charging and Wi-Fi services. Surrounded by dense forests, Sinuwa offers a peaceful atmosphere.

Accommodation in Deurali

Deurali has about 6-8 tea houses, mostly simply because of the altitude. The rooms are sparsely furnished with shared bathroom facilities, and thick blankets are provided. Drinking water might be frozen sometimes in the winter.

Electricity and Wi-Fi are unreliable and incur an extra NPR 300–400. The lodges serve basic meals of fried rice, soups, and dal bhat. Landscapes of rocks surround the area, making a dramatic setting.

Annapurna Base Camp

Basic accommodations are available at 6-7 tea houses in ABC. The rooms are small, and shared bathrooms and heavy blankets are provided. Hot showers are rare or unavailable. Dal bhat, tea, and instant noodles are the meals available.

Charging (NPR 400–500) and Wi-Fi are limited and costly. It is a very basic stay in these tea houses, but the stay is unforgettable as one can see panoramic mountain views.

Bamboo

There are 6-7 tea houses in Bamboo, all offering basic rooms with common bathrooms. The dining rooms are warm and usually serve dal bhat and noodles. Hot shower costs NPR 200–300, and charging costs NPR 200–300. The freshness of the forest around makes it refreshing for Bamboo to stop by.

Jhinu Danda

Jhinu Danda has 10-12 tea houses, all recognized for their proximity to the natural hot springs. Rooms are basic but comfortable, with shared bathrooms. Hot showers and meals like dal bhat, soups, and pasta are available.

Charging and Wi-Fi come at an extra charge. After finishing the trek, many trekkers enjoy relaxing in the hot spring, just a short walk away from the tea houses.

Note: During the peak seasons, that is, Spring and Autumn, you must do pre-booking to get a good and comfortable living. As the number of trekkers increases, you might have to stay in the dining room if the teahouses are packed.

What Kind of food and water can I expect during ABC Trek?

Most Himalayan trekking trails offer menus similar to those of their clients. The foods and vegetables are local organic products, giving the super energy required for your today’s trek. When trekking in the Himalayas, you are suggested to focus more on what your body needs rather than your likes.

The food you eat and the quality/quantity of water you drink during the trek determines the amount of stamina in your body, which is essential for making your trip pleasing and remarkable. Besides the items in the teahouses, you can buy snacks, bottled water, and energy-giving chocolates along the trail.

We recommend you carry enough water from the teahouse or use water purifying tablets in the tap water you find on the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek. Bottled water costs much higher as you climb up to higher elevations. Anyway, you are required to drink plenty of fluids (3/4 lit.)

A day to maintain your hydration level and to avoid altitude sickness. BE AWARE! Do not drink water directly from the tap on the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek. Generally, almost all the teahouses on the trail offer similar kinds of food. Nepali food, Dalbhat, is typical everywhere in Nepal.

Dal Bhat, the set of rice, lentil or bean soup, vegetable curry, and pickle, is considered the most nutritious food in Nepal. Besides Dalbhat, different foods are offered for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Breakfast During the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek

Breakfast is the first meal that you consume, breaking the long fasting period of the previous night. Since you are on the trekking trail and must gain a lot of stamina to walk long hours, your first meal must be healthy and hygienic.

Generally, breakfast time for trekkers starts around 7 am so that you can begin your trek at 8 am. If you have many people in the group, you must order breakfast the day before, so don’t worry! The Himalayan Master’s Guide does everything for you.

You will be offered tea, coffee, and breakfast at Annapurna Sanctuary Trek. The breakfast in Landruk, Chomrong, Himalaya, and Jhinudanda is fantastic; you can take it along with the stunning views of the mountains and the beautiful landscape. Most importantly, the pizza in the Himalayas is amazingly popular.

Some teahouses in this trail offer you Americano, Cappuccino, and Coffee cake besides tea and coffee, but they are comparatively more expensive than you expect.

The following are the varieties of foods you will be provided for your breakfast.

Make sure which food helps you make your day pleasing. Bread and Chapatti: Plain toast; plain toast with honey, jam or butter; French toast, Cheese toast, plain chapatti, Tibetan bread

Eggs: Boiled/scrambled eggs, fried/plain omelette, cheese/vegetable omelette

Porridge: Tsampa porridge, Apple Porridge, honey porridge, oatmeal porridge, porridge with cinnamon and raisins, rice pudding, chocolate pudding, muesli with hot milk, cornflakes with hot milk

Soup: Mixed/veg./garlic/mushroom/tomato soup

Remember! Garlic soup is top-notch for altitude sickness!

Pancakes: plain pancake, apple pancake, chocolate pancake, pancake with honey, butter, or jam

Lunch for Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Any Himalayan trek is the opportunity to discover varieties of Nepali cuisine, giving enough stamina to trek 5/6 hours a day in the arduous landscape. Lunch is considered to be the main course of the meal in Nepal. So, all the teahouses prepare Dalbhat as the major item, along with many other varieties.

Recently, many international trekkers have also preferred to take dal bhat for their lunch. The reasons behind it are the nutrients it provides and its price. Once you order a set of dalbhat, you can add as much as you desire without any extra charge.

The following are the items most teahouses offer as lunch:

Rice:

• Dal Bhat (veg./non veg.)
• Thakali Khana Sets
• Rice with chicken curry
• Rice with veg. curry
• Mixed fried rice
• Egg fried rice

Noodles:

• Veg. fried noodles
• Egg fried noodles
• Mixed fried noodles
• Fried noodles with cheese
• Spaghetti:
• Spaghetti with cheese
• Spaghetti with tuna or tomato sauce
• Spaghetti with veg. sauce

Pasta:

• Vegetable fried pasta
• Mixed macaroni
• Pasta with cheese
• Pasta with egg
• Pasta with tomato sauce
• Fried pasta with cheese

Pizza:

• Mixed pizza
• Mushroom pizza
• Chicken Pizza

Burger:

• Mix burger
• Veg. burger
• Chicken burger
• Hamburger
• Hot dog

Dumpling:

• Veg. dumpling
• Buff dumpling
• Chicken dumpling
• Cheese dumpling
• Potato dumpling
• Paneer dumpling

Dinner for Annapurna Sanctuary Trek

Dinner is pleasant. Food in Annapurna trek is after a tiring day. The teahouses in the trail offer similar menus for lunch and dinner. Most Nepalese prefer dal bhat for lunch and dinner, but foreigners prefer other items. Besides breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the teahouses make the following hot and cold drinks available.

During your stay at Kathmandu and Pokhara, you can have various options for dinner, from Western to local or even continental. But as you move to the higher altitude, the menu becomes limited to local Nepali food.