Trekking accommodations
There are no hotels along the Langtang hiking paths. This does not imply that you will be staying in the tents for more than a week. The Langtang hiking paths have tea houses, which are small guest accommodations managed by locals. Previously, tea houses were small wooden structures with rooms divided by wooden blocks. However, there are currently several really nice tea places built with contemporary technology. The hotels built in Langtang following the 2015 earthquake are rather remarkable.
So, how does a tea house stay go? Small residences with pleasant rooms and a central dining area will be built. That dining hall is frequently heated with fire, and you may enjoy the warmth while enjoying your meal. There are 2 to 3 little beds in the room, each with clean mattresses, a pillow, and a blanket. In the off-season, you may acquire an additional blanket, but a sleeping bag is always a good idea. If you're lucky, you'll find a little tea table with a mirror. That's the end of it. The services up until Lama Hotel are quite decent, however, the accommodation in Kyanging Gompa is rather poor. The room is around $5. The same is true for the Langtang Gosaikunda Trek.
Fast facts: Tea Houses in Langtang
Menus - Tea places along the Langtang Trek solely serve vegetarian cuisine.
Sleeping - Tea houses will give blankets and pillows at no cost, so no sleeping bag is necessary.
Internet - There is no internet connectivity on the Langtang Trek, and the only town with reliable internet is Syabrubesi.
Phone Calls - Most tea establishments have landlines from which you may make a fixed-rate phone call. If you have a Nepali SIM card, Ncell only works up to the Lama Hotel, whereas Sky Network works above the Lama Hotel.
Costs - Most tea houses charge between 200 and 400 rupees a night and require you to order your cuisine from a menu. The cost of hiking for two individuals per day may range between 2000 and 3000 Rps, depending on what you order to eat and drink.
Each double room has two single beds, as well as a dining room with a stove and tables.
An inside toilet - some rooms have an attached toilet, while others have shared facilities; it might be a Western sit-down toilet or an Asian pit toilet.
Electricity - some establishments feature power outlets in their rooms or eating areas. We did not pay an additional fee for billing.
Hot Shower- hot shower is generally a solar shower; if it is cloudy, it does not get hot. It's sometimes a bucket shower, where you buy a large bucket of hot water for NPR 200/US$1.5 (one bucket is enough for two people).
blankets - every location had warm blankets, but we also used our sleeping bags.
Wi-Fi - you have to pay extra to use it; some establishments offer a flat cost for unlimited usage, but most sell cards, 200Mb for NPR500/US$4 and 1Gb for NPR1000/US$10.
Off-season, you can arrange with the owner to not pay for accommodation at all if you consume at least two meals at the guest's home (usually dinner and breakfast). In season, a double room costs NPR 400/US$3.50, and a single room costs NPR 200/US$1.55.
Even if a location has all the amenities, expect to be without power, hot water, or wi-fi during your walk. Something frequently does not function, for example, there is no electricity in the village, there was a gloomy day and a solar panel could not warm water in the shower, they ran out of Internet cards, there is no flowing water because pipes are frozen, and so on. Before checking in, I'd suggest asking if everything is in working order.
Teahouses provide lodging.
On your walk to the Langtang region, you will stay in a teahouse, which will offer you meals, lodging, and several other amenities including hot showers, Wifi, charging stations, and so on. Services are also limited depending on altitude due to the remoteness of the location and the lack of transportation.
Here are the specifics of the rooms, restrooms, and dining rooms that may be found at various altitudes in the Langtang region.
Rooms
In the lower areas of the Langtang region are mainly twin rooms with or without an attached toilet. If it does not, you will have to share a public restroom. There will be a bed(s) with a foam mattress, a bedsheet, a blanket, and pillows in each room. There may also be a table and a cabinet in the room.
In areas like Syabrubeshi, you may obtain conventional services in a single room with adjacent bathrooms. However, you will have to pay more for these services than you would for ordinary lodgings.
However, when you go to higher elevations, the lodging type will become more basic. There are usually twin basis rooms as well. The room will include two single beds with foam mattresses, blankets, and pillows. After a long day of walking, these accommodations will feel like a luxury.
A single room is available in the lower areas of the Langtang valley. However, at higher altitudes, the odds of getting a single room are slim because the number of teahouses is restricted. Even if you are ready to spend more, you might not be able to find one.
Bathrooms and toilets
Western toilets and Asian'squat' toilets can be found in the lower locations. It varies depending on the teahouse. Some tea shops may also offer separate restroom facilities, including hot showers. However, in other teahouses, a hot shower may refer to a bucket of hot water and a cup, rather than the real hot sprinkling.
However, in higher altitudes, there is a popular squat toilet arrangement with a bucket of water and a mug. Toilets may be located outside in a separate hut. There may also be a lack of toilet paper. Carrying toilet paper is thus a smart idea.
The bathroom is also separate in the upper sections. Some teahouses may offer hot showers for an additional fee of $2-$3 in the more affluent areas. A hot shower, on the other hand, maybe a pail of lukewarm water. It is, of course, free to take a cold shower.
Dining Area
Almost all teahouses offer a dining room where you may enjoy your meals and socialize. Many hikers like spending time in the dining area, either playing cards with their fellow trekkers or sharing their travel stories.
Indoor heating is also available in the dining room. As a result, after a long day of walking, you may enjoy spending time relaxing in this room.
During peak seasons, due to a large number of trekkers and the restricted number of rooms, some trekkers may have to sleep in the dining area.
Electricity and Charging Langtang's
Tea shops up to the Lama Hotel should have plugs in the rooms. Even if they don't, the dining room charging is free. Things will become more tricky as you approach Langtang village. You must charge your phone/camera in reception for a fee for the following three days. It ranges from $2 to $3 depending on the time and device. As a result, we recommend that you bring a powerful power bank with you on your Langtang Valley trip. Some hikers also carry solar-powered power banks.
Telephone system Langtang's
There is no phone reception beyond the Langtang village. There is a network of NTC and cell towers beneath the town. The SIM card costs roughly $1 and is provided by Nepal's leading network service provider. While in Kathmandu, you may get a SIM card with your passport. In addition to phone conversations, mobile data may be used to access the internet. However, don't expect it to be super-fast; if you're lucky, you might get a 3G network. That, however, cannot be counted on.
Wi-Fi/Internet Langtang's
Fortunately, Wi-Fi is available all the way up to Kyanging. However, Wi-Fi is not included in your stay and costs $2 to $3 per day. The Wi-Fi connection is slow; you can browse social media but not upload a high-quality video. It would not be comforting if you expect to work while walking in Langtang. You may be able to get mobile internet below Langtang Village, but it is unreliable. So plan on being unplugged from the internet for a few days.
Langtang Trekking Facilities
Other than accommodation and bathrooms, the Langtang walk may include additional amenities.
Electricity is not accessible at the trek's upper elevations. Solar energy is used to power the local teahouses. So you may have to spend $2-$3 each hour to charge your personal devices.
Some of the teahouses also provide wifi services for a fee. To use the service, you must pay between $2 and $3. However, the wifi may not always be stable there, so you may purchase SIM cards and data packs for internet access while on the path. Ncell and NTC sim cards are inexpensive at many locations across Kathmandu.
Here's a quick rundown of the many communities in the area, in the sequence you'll meet them on the path.
Old Syabrubesi - A 20-minute walk from Syabrubesi, Old Syabrubesi is located on the eastern side of the Trishuli Ganga Nadi. It's a fantastic spot to stay whether you're just arriving or returning from your journey. It has a number of tea rooms, some of which include internet access and a range of menu choices, including chicken.
New Bridge - About an hour up the path, New Bridge has only one tea establishment. They make a wonderful handmade pickle that you should try.
Domen- Domen is another half-hour drive from New and has only one tea house with a lovely vegetable garden.
Hotspring (Pairo) - A 45-minute walk from Domen, Hotspring is a bit of a hike up. It includes at least two tea shops with beautiful views of the canyon. The Hotsprings are just a 5-minute walk away; most people will be disappointed because the water is only warm, but they still make a wonderful mineral soak.
Bamboo- Bamboo is roughly another hour's hike up canyon from Pairo. It is conveniently located in the canyon. Bamboo has various guest rooms and gardens that cultivate fresh vegetables, making it a pleasant area to stay along the river.
Rimche – Rimche is about an hour and a half walk from Bamboo and is a bit of a steep climb as it sits several hundred meters up on the north side of the canyon. It is divided into two separate villages that are about a 10mins walk apart. Rimche (east) is where the trail from Sherpagaon connects. Most of the tea houses here are small and I personally prefer the tea houses in the canyon next to the river at either Bamboo or Lama Hotel.
Lama Hotel – It is just a short walk back down into the canyon from Rimche to Lama Hotel which has several pleasant tea houses.
Riverside is roughly an hour up the canyon from the Lama Hotel. It has two tea shops, about a ten-minute walk apart. As a word of caution, several maps of the region have Riverside incorrectly labeled as coming before the Lama Hotel.
Ghodatabela - There are a few great tea places here. The canyon widens into a vast glacially formed valley with spectacular views of Langtang Lirung (7227m).
Thyangsyap - The ascent from Ghodatabela to Thyangsyap takes around 45 minutes.
Chamki- The largest tea house here is Chamki - The Hill Top. Chymki is a 45-minute walk away from Thyangsyap.
Gumba - About 30 minutes before reaching Langtang, you will pass through the settlement of Gumba. Several tea places are scattered out throughout the course of around 15 minutes of strolling.
Langtang - The region's major hamlet, including multiple tea houses, a cheese factory, and a center recording previous glacial variations.
Mundu- Mundu is a little town roughly 30 minutes away from Langtang. For lunch, the Tip Top serves some of the area's delicacies.
Sindum - Not much here besides a café for lunch and perhaps a few rooms.
Kyanjin Gumba - Only second in size to Langtang, this is the valley's penultimate stop for tea houses. Before climbing Kyanjin Ri, pay a visit to the monastery and the local cheese factory.
What kind of lodging is available on the Langtang Trek?'
To answer the question briefly, you will have a variety of lodging alternatives ranging from basic to standard. The amenities available on the path vary according to altitude. As you go to higher elevations, the accommodation becomes more modest, such as Lama Hotel, Langtang Village, and Kang Jin Gompa.
The Langtang trek in Nepal is a teahouse walk in which you will spend roughly a week in teahouses along the way. And, as the location changes, so do the services available at these teahouses.
Langtang's Hotel reservations
There are now several tea establishments erected during the walk. So finding a guest house in Langtang is not difficult. There will be plenty of possibilities for lodging throughout the off-season (June/July and January/February). However, it is advisable to schedule your stay during peak season (March/April and October/November). Some of these hotels may be found online, but the majority of them do not. As a result, you may engage a guide and ask him or her to book your hotel, or you can pay a guide for the hotel's phone number. Because locating these contacts is difficult, it is best to book a Langtang trek package. Try playing it safe side.
Finally,
The several tea houses present on the Langtang walk cater to trekkers' requirements for food and lodging in the region. There are several sorts of lodgings in the Langtang region, ranging from basic to standard. Most of the teahouses in the Langtang valley provide nice and clean accommodations.
However, during high seasons, there may be a large number of trekkers in the tea houses. As a result, if you do not pre-book, you may not even obtain the room. To prevent any inconveniences and to ensure a comfortable bed and a warm dinner, it is best to book the accommodation ahead of time.