Tea Houses & Accommodation on the Annapurna Base Camp Trek (ABC Trek): A Complete Guide with Day-to-Day Experience
The Annapurna Base Camp Trek (ABC) is one of Nepal’s most loved trekking adventures, combining breathtaking scenery, rich cultural heritage, and warm hospitality in traditional Himalayan tea houses. Along this incredible journey, trekkers stay in simple but cozy mountain lodges that offer hot meals, warm beds, and unforgettable views of the Annapurna massif.
This detailed blog—built on a real 14-day Annapurna itinerary—explores what tea houses are like, which villages offer the best accommodation, what to expect at each stop, food, facilities, and practical tips to make your ABC trek comfortable and memorable.
Tea houses are small, family-run guesthouses scattered across the mountain trails. They serve as the backbone of trekking in Nepal, offering:
Clean and comfortable rooms
Fresh, home-cooked meals
Hot drinks and warm dining halls
Community atmosphere
Basic yet reliable accommodation in remote Himalayan villages
As you move higher, the accommodations become more basic—but the views become more majestic.
This guide provides a day-by-day look at where you’ll stay and what to expect.
Hot showers
Comfortable beds
Welcome Nepali dinner
Easy access to Thamel
Kathmandu is where your trekking preparation begins.
Before your trek, enjoy a full day exploring:
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Boudhanath Stupa
Pokhara offers beautiful lakefront hotels. On Fewa Lakeside, most trekkers enjoy:
Mountain views
Clean rooms
Café culture
Quiet lakeside walks
Accommodation Type: Mountain Guesthouse
Your first night in the mountains is in Ulleri, famous for its stone steps and Magar settlements.
What to expect:
Accommodation Type: Tea House with Mountain Views
Ghorepani tea houses are some of the most comfortable on the route.
You will find:
This is a key stop before the sunrise hike to Poon Hill.
Accommodation Type: Remote Forest Tea Houses
Tadapani is a small settlement deep in the forest.
Expect:
Tadapani is peaceful, surrounded by rhododendron forests and birdlife.
Accommodation Type: Tea House
Sinuwa tea houses are basic but clean.
Facilities:
Accommodation Type: High-Altitude Tea House
Accommodation becomes more basic as you climb.
Expect:
Views begin opening up dramatically.
Accommodation Type: Highest Tea Houses of the Trip
At Machhapuchhre Base Camp (MBC) and Annapurna Base Camp (ABC):
Staying at ABC is a highlight of the trek.
Accommodation Type: Guesthouse
Descending gives you access to warmer guesthouses again.
Facilities:
Accommodation Type: Tea House with Hot Spring Access
Jhinu Danda is known for natural hot springs.
Accommodation is comfortable, featuring:
Once back in Pokhara, trekkers enjoy:
Stay at your hotel, relax, shop, and enjoy your final moments in Nepal.
Every tea house serves warm, fresh meals:
Dal Bhat (unlimited)
Soups
Fried rice, noodles, pasta
Pancakes, omelets, porridge
Tea, hot lemon, ginger honey tea
Dal Bhat remains the best for stamina and energy.
| Village | Electricity | Hot Shower | WiFi | Room Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ulleri | Yes | Paid | Yes | Basic |
| Ghorepani | Yes | Paid | Yes | Good |
| Tadapani | Limited | Paid | Patchy | Basic |
| Sinuwa | Limited | Paid | Yes | Basic |
| Deurali | Limited | No | Weak | Basic |
| MBC/ABC | Limited | No | Patchy | Very Basic |
| Bamboo | Yes | Paid | Yes | Better |
| Jhinu | Yes | Paid | Good | Comfortable |
They offer authentic Nepali hospitality
You stay with local Gurung & Magar families
You experience culture, food, and tradition
You meet trekkers from all over the world
They make trekking safe and accessible
Tea houses are the heart of the Annapurna experience.
Carry a -10°C sleeping bag
Bring a power bank
Keep toiletries & flip-flops for shared bathrooms
Expect simple accommodation—luxury is in the views
Book early during high season
Carry Nepali Rupees for meals, charging, WiFi
The Annapurna Base Camp Trekis not only about mountains—it’s about the warmth of tea houses, the friendliness of Nepali hosts, and the comfort of simple lodges standing strong amidst the Himalayas. From Ulleri to ABC, each night brings unique scenery, culture, and hospitality. Whether you’re watching sunrise from Poon Hill or sipping hot tea in a wooden dining hall, the tea-house experience is what makes the ABC trek truly unforgettable.
Odea Services is always here to support your journey, offering carefully designed programs and fully customizable itineraries based on your available days, interests, and travel style. Whether you want a shorter version of the Annapurna Base Camp Trek, additional sightseeing, or a completely tailor-made Himalayan experience, we are ready to cater to your needs with expert guidance and dedicated service.
