You stay in teahouses every night on the Manaslu Circuit: small, family-run lodges with simple twin rooms and a shared dining room. They are comfortable enough in the lower valley but get basic above Samagaon, with cold rooms and few showers. At Dharamsala, the last stop before Larkya La, expect the simplest lodges of the trek.
Our package covers your teahouse room and all trek meals. This guide shows what each overnight stop is like, which facilities you can count on, and what to bring.
What’s Inside This Guide
- What a teahouse is like
- Stop by stop
- Facilities at a glance
- Food on the trail
- What to bring for teahouse nights
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Related Planning Guides
What a Manaslu Teahouse Is Like
A typical room has two single beds, a thin mattress, a pillow and sometimes a blanket. Walls are often plywood, so you hear your neighbours. In the evening, everyone gathers in the dining room. It usually has a stove and is the only warm place in the lodge.
In the lower villages, many lodges have attached or shared bathrooms with sit-down toilets. Higher up, shared squat toilets outside the room are the norm.
Manaslu Teahouses Stop by Stop
| Overnight stop | Altitude | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Machha Khola | 930m | Simple lodges by the river; hot showers and Wi-Fi usually available |
| Jagat | 1,340m | Several lodges; showers and Wi-Fi usually work |
| Deng | 1,860m | Few lodges and a quiet stop; Wi-Fi patchy |
| Namrung | 2,630m | Good lodges; last reliable hot showers |
| Lho | 3,180m | Small village lodges with Manaslu views; facilities thin out |
| Samagaon | 3,530m | Biggest choice of lodges on the upper route; two nights here |
| Samdo | 3,860m | Cold, simple lodges; charging depends on solar power |
| Dharamsala | 4,460m | The most basic lodges of the trek; very cold nights |
| Bimthang | 3,590m | Lodges in an open meadow below the pass |
| Tilje | 2,300m | Back below the trees; more comfortable lodges |
| Dharapani | 1,860m | On the Annapurna Circuit road; the most choice since Machha Khola |
In October, the lodges in Samagaon, Samdo and Dharamsala fill up first. Your guide books ahead, but Dharamsala can still feel crowded in peak season.
Teahouse Facilities at a Glance
| Facility | Lower valley (to Namrung) | Upper valley (Samagaon and above) |
|---|---|---|
| Hot shower | Usually available, small fee | Unreliable, cold or unavailable |
| Device charging | Available, small fee per device | Solar only above Samdo, not guaranteed |
| Wi-Fi | Usable in Machha Khola and Jagat | Mostly unavailable; a few slow connections in Samagaon |
| Room heating | None | None; only the dining room stove |
| Toilets | Often sit-down | Mostly shared squat toilets |
Showers, charging and Wi-Fi cost extra on the trail, and you pay in cash. Bring Nepali rupees from Kathmandu, since there are no ATMs past the road.
Food on the Manaslu Circuit
Our package covers breakfast, lunch and dinner on every trekking day. Menus are similar along the route, with dal bhat (rice, lentils and vegetables), noodles, soups, eggs, porridge and Tibetan bread. Dal bhat usually comes with free refills, which makes it the best fuel for long days.
Food gets simpler and slightly pricier as you climb, because everything comes up by mule or porter. Snacks, soft drinks and extra tea are not included, so bring some cash for those.
What to Bring for Teahouse Nights
- A warm sleeping bag. Rooms have no heating, and nights above Samdo drop well below freezing.
- A headtorch. Power cuts happen, and you need it for early starts and night trips to the toilet.
- A power bank. Charging is unreliable higher up, so carry your own backup.
- Earplugs. Thin walls and early risers make them worth their weight.
- Toilet paper and hand sanitiser. Higher lodges often don’t provide them.
Our Manaslu Circuit packing list covers the rest of your gear.
Frequently Asked Questions
Often, yes, in the lower villages. Higher up, and especially in October, lodges at Samdo and Dharamsala can be full, so you may need to share. Ask us when you book if a private room matters to you.
Most lodges have blankets, but they aren’t always clean or warm enough at altitude. Bring your own sleeping bag rated for well below freezing. You can rent one cheaply in Kathmandu.
Yes, easily. Dal bhat and most dishes on teahouse menus are vegetarian. Meat is rare higher up, because porters and mules have to carry it in.
No. Teahouses now run along the whole route, including Dharamsala below the pass, so the trek no longer needs tents.
Related Planning Guides
- The 13-Day Manaslu Itinerary — where you sleep each night
- Packing for the Manaslu Circuit — what to bring
- What the Manaslu Circuit Costs — and what extras cost on the trail
- Best Time for the Manaslu Circuit — when lodges are busiest
- How Hard Is the Manaslu Circuit? — the hardest days
- Altitude Sickness on the Manaslu Circuit — sleeping well up high
Let Us Book Your Teahouses
Our 13-day Manaslu Circuit package costs $1,099 to $1,699 per person. It covers every teahouse night and all trek meals, and your guide books the lodges ahead in busy months. See the full Manaslu Circuit Trek package → You can also message us on WhatsApp about rooms.
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