
What is accommodation like on the Everest Base Camp trek?
On the Everest Base Camp trek you stay in lodges known as teahouses. Each one is unique, and some are quite charming! Here's all you need to know about your trek accommodation, from the cost and meals to bathrooms, electricity, Wi-Fi and more.

Teahouses are pretty cheap


Teahouse bedrooms are very simple

Warm sleeping clothes, including a beanie A quality season four or five sleeping bag A hot water bottle

Teahouse bathrooms aren't always the best
Toilets

Showers

Teahouse common rooms are cosy and social
There's a lit stove making the room nicely cosy. The decor is unique and often really interesting. This is where folks relax, chat, play cards and read. You enjoy tasty hot food and drinks after a day spent in the elements. You meet interesting people from all around the world!

The common room is normally the only heated room in a teahouse, so it's where everyone hangs out.
Think carefully about what you eat and drink



Note that drinking lots of water helps to alleviate the negative symptoms of high altitude. So drink up!

The low-down on electricity, Wi-Fi and charging points
Electricity
Be sure to pack a headlamp (and extra batteries) so you can move about your room and the bathroom should the electricity go out.

Wi-Fi
Be sure to have plenty of rupees to hand for small purchases along the trek like charging your devices and buying snacks.

Plug points (electrical outlets)

What to know about booking teahouse accommodation

Teahouses are economic lifelines
