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 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 trek have been rebuilt after the earthquake. So, it is now a luxury trekking destination in Nepal. You get to live in a pretty good hotel room while on this trail.

After a day of exploring the stunning landscapes and culture of this region, you can enjoy cozy accommodations on theLangtang Valley Trekking. They provide a welcoming retreat.

Accommodation in the Langtang trek route 

The lower region of the trek has guest houses and luxury restaurants, but as the altitude increases, there will be basic teahouses.

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 a very good number 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 lower 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

Lama Hotel Accommodations

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.

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 at the 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.

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, or you can find contact information on the internet

Hotels in Kyanjin Gompa

Kyanjin Gompa is the final 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.

Facilities in the 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, or you can find contact information for others on the internet

Cost for tea houses in the Langtang 

• The stay at the tea house would cost somewhere between NRP 500 and 1000. 
• In Syabrubesi, the cost of a single room is NRP 1200; a double room is NRP 1500,
• In Lama Hotel, the cost of a single room is NRP 400, a double room is NRP 600, and a triple room is NRP 800
• In Langtang village and Kyanjin, the cost of a single room is 800, a double room is NRP 1000, and a triple room is NRP 1200

Being located near the capital city and being the most beginner-friendly trek, this is a very popular trekking choice. Besides that, the Langtang Valley trek is considered one of the most budget-friendly treks in Nepal. No doubt why is it so popular amongst both national and international trekkers.

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 toiletries: 

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 Adapter:

European or American adapters 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 time 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 someday. 

Having the above things ensures a smooth and enjoyable journey throughout your Langtang Valley Trip Nepal. Besides the packing list, make sure you follow proper guidance and prepare well.

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 a Nepal Telecom SIM card at a quite low 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 trial. Because the villages here have 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 one 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 the numbers of the hotels 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.
• Hence, this shows the essence of booking the trip from a registered trekking agency. They will handle all the bookings and permits on your behalf.