KEY
NPR = Nepali Rupee; US$ 1 = 76.475 NPR Ratings	= Excellent
"with WC" = toilet and shower/tub in room.	= Very Good
"WC" not stated = shower, toilet shared by guests.	= Good
Prices include hotel taxes.	= Fair
English spoken unless otherwise stated.	= Poor
	= Terrible

Besisahar, 1st night on the Annapurna Circuit
Hotel S'Annapurna Tel: 066-20216 Int'l: +977-66-20216		2 minutes from the bus terminal, one street behind the row of restaurants.
50 NPR per double room with WC.	Friendliness	Cleanliness	Value for Money
Comments: Room with 2 single beds and WC with toilet and cold shower. The room has 2 electrical outlets. Neither bath towels nor toilet paper are provided. A hot bucket of water is an additional 20 NPR. All Annapurna Circuit hotels make money from meals, not the rooms. Guests are expected to eat dinner and breakfast at the hotel's rooftop terrace restaurant. Restaurant prices are reasonable and food is good.

Dingboche, 4th & 5th nights on the Lobuje East Expedition
Snow Lion Lodge		At the west end of town.
40 NPR per dorm bed, 120 NPR per double room.	Friendliness	Cleanliness	Value for Money
Comments: Room with 2 single beds and a table. Shared WC is an outhouse with several squat-type toilets. A small bowl of hot water for washing is provided free of charge. A hot shower costs 150 NPR per person. Neither bath towels nor toilet paper are provided. Electricity is turned on for a few hours from dusk. All Everest area hotels make money from meals, not the rooms. Guests are expected to eat dinner and breakfast at the hotel.

Dughla, 6th night on the Lobuje East Expedition
Yak Hotel		The larger building of two.
50 NPR per dorm bed, 150 NPR per double room.	Friendliness	Cleanliness	Value for Money
Comments: Room with 2 single beds. Shared WC is an outhouse with one squat-type toilet. No shower, no bowl of hot water, no running water. Neither bath towels nor toilet paper are provided. Electricity is turned on for a few hours from dusk. All Everest area hotels make money from meals, not the rooms. Guests are expected to eat dinner and breakfast at the hotel.

Dzonglha, 7th & 10th nights on the Lobuje East Expedition
Himalayan View Guest House		The building closer to Chola Tsho Lake.
50 NPR per dorm bed, 150 NPR per double room.	Friendliness	Cleanliness	Value for Money
Comments: Room with 2 single beds and a table. Shared WC is a filthy outhouse with one squat-type toilet. No shower, no running water. A small bowl of hot water for washing is provided free of charge. Neither bath towels nor toilet paper are provided. Electricity is turned on for a few hours from dusk. All Everest area hotels make money from meals, not the rooms. Guests are expected to eat dinner and breakfast at the hotel.

Galeswor, 18th night on the Annapurna Circuit
Paradise Hotel		North end of Galeswor, 1 hour walk from Beni.
100 NPR per double room.	Friendliness	Cleanliness	Value for Money
Comments: Tiny room with 2 single beds. Cracks and holes in the walls give others easy views into the bedrooms. Shared WC is an outhouse with 2 squat-type toilets. Common outside shower is hot for a brief while. Neither bath towels nor toilet paper are provided. 24-hour electricity. A new addition currently under construction will have spacious rooms with lights, electrical outlets, and en suite WC with hot shower, sit-down toilet, and sink. There rooms are expected to be completed by spring 2002. The cost will be 300 NPR for a double room with WC. All Annapurna Circuit hotels make money from meals, not the rooms. Guests are expected to eat dinner and breakfast at the hotel's restaurant.

Ghasa, 14th night on the Annapurna Circuit
Eagle Nest Guest House		Southern-most end of town.
80 NPR per double room.	Friendliness	Cleanliness	Value for Money
Comments: Room with 2 single beds and table. Shared WC is 2 squat-type toilets and shower room with solar-heated hot shower. Neither bath towels nor toilet paper are provided. 24-hour electricity. All Annapurna Circuit hotels make money from meals, not the rooms. Guests are expected to eat dinner and breakfast at the hotel's restaurant.

Humde, 5th night on the Annapurna Circuit
Hotel Gandaki		Far end of Humde, 2 hours walk before Manang.
90 NPR per double room.	Friendliness	Cleanliness	Value for Money
Comments: Room with 2 single beds and a desk. Shared WC is a squat-type toilet and shower room. Neither have running water. A bucket of hot water for bathing costs 30 NPR. Neither bath towels nor toilet paper are provided. The building is wired for electricity but the power to the town was out when we stayed. All Annapurna Circuit hotels make money from meals, not the rooms. Guests are expected to eat dinner and breakfast at the hotel's restaurant.

Jharkot, 10th night on the Annapurna Circuit
New Plaza Hotel		Center of town, 30 minutes walk from Muktinath.
80 NPR per double room or 200 NPR per double room with WC.	Friendliness	Cleanliness	Value for Money
Comments: Room with 2 single beds, desk, and WC with a squat-type toilet and solar-warmed shower. Neither bath towels nor toilet paper are provided. The dining room and guestrooms have electricity for a few hours after dark. Hotel staff put a canister of hot coals under the dining room table at night and in the morning to keep guests warm. All Annapurna Circuit hotels make money from meals, not the rooms. Guests are expected to eat dinner and breakfast at the hotel's restaurant.

Kathmandu
King's Land Guest House Tel: 417129 Int'l: +977-1-417129 email: yadudk@hotmail.com		1 door down from the main intersection at the Kathmandu Guest House in Thamel, Kathmandu.
220 NPR per double room. Long stays receive a discount if requested (our price was 150 NPR).	Friendliness	Cleanliness	Value for Money
Comments: Room with 2 single beds, desk, 2 chairs, and low table. WC is somewhat clean with sit-down toilets, hot shower in the late morning to late evening, and small sink. Neither bath towels nor toilet paper are provided. Laundry taken to reception in the morning is ready by evening. Other travelers who scouted the guesthouses in Thamel claim that King's Land is the cleanest of the budget places. The high value for money is probably due to the fact that King's Land is not in the Lonely Planet. Don't eat at the restaurant on the ground floor of King's Land.

Marco Polo Guest House Tel: 251914 Int'l: +977-1-251914 email: marcopolo@wlink.com.np		2nd block on the main road after entering Thamel.
US$3 per double room, US$5~7 per double room with WC.	Friendliness	Cleanliness	Value for Money
Comments: Room with double bed, nightstand, table, 3 chairs, and WC with hot shower, sit-down toilet, and sink. Shared WC is clean. Neither bath towels nor toilet paper are provided. Cable TV in the lounge. Laundry service.

Khangsar, 6th night on the Annapurna Circuit and 2nd night on the Tilicho Lake trail
Hotel on Height		Center of town, about 2.5 hours walk from Manang towards Tilicho Lake.
40 NPR per double room.	Friendliness	Cleanliness	Value for Money
Comments: Room with 2 single beds. Shared WC has one squat-type toilet and cold shower. A bucket of hot water for bathing can be requested for no additional cost. Neither bath towels nor toilet paper are provided. Electricity comes from Manang for a few hours after dark. Mice run through the ceiling. All Annapurna Circuit hotels make money from meals, not the rooms. Guests are expected to eat dinner and breakfast at the hotel's restaurant.

Khangsar Hotel		Center of town, about 2.5 hours walk from Manang towards Tilicho Lake.
80 NPR per double room.	Friendliness	Cleanliness	Value for Money
Comments: Room with 2 single beds and a table. Shared WC has one squat-type toilet. The "not cold" shower is warmer than freezing but not warm. Wind drafts through cracks between the planks of the shower room. At 3734 meters elevation, this makes for a frigid shower. Neither bath towels nor toilet paper are provided. Electricity comes from Manang for a few hours after dark. All Annapurna Circuit hotels make money from meals, not the rooms. Guests are expected to eat dinner and breakfast at the hotel's restaurant.

Khani Gaun, 2nd night on the Annapurna Circuit
The Peaceful Hotel		8-hours (1 day) walk from Besisahar, 1 hour after Bahundanda.
120 NPR per double room.	Friendliness	Cleanliness	Value for Money
Comments: Room with 2 single beds and a chair. Shared WC has one squat-type toilet and solar-warmed shower. No electricity. Neither bath towels nor toilet paper are provided. All Annapurna Circuit hotels make money from meals, not the rooms. Guests are expected to eat dinner and breakfast at the hotel's restaurant.

Koto Qupar, 4th night on the Annapurna Circuit
Hotel Super View		22.5-hours (3 days) walk from Besisahar, 20 minutes before Chame.
120 NPR per double room.	Friendliness	Cleanliness	Value for Money
Comments: Hotel is new but construction and design are poor. Wind blows through cracks in the walls and door. Rooms have 2 single beds and a table. WC is an outhouse with two squat-type toilets. Shared shower is behind the hotel. Each guest gets one bucket of hot water for bathing. Neither bath towels nor toilet paper are provided. 24-hour electricity. All Annapurna Circuit hotels make money from meals, not the rooms. Guests are expected to eat dinner and breakfast at the hotel's restaurant.

Lattar, 7th and 8th night on the Annapurna Circuit
Churi Lattar Lodge		3.5-hours walk north from Manang.
120 NPR per double room.	Friendliness	Cleanliness	Value for Money
Comments: Room with 2 single beds. WC is an outhouse with two squat-type toilets. A bucket of hot water for bathing is provided free of charge. Neither bath towels nor toilet paper are provided. Guestrooms have no electricity. All Annapurna Circuit hotels make money from meals, not the rooms. Guests are expected to eat dinner and breakfast at the hotel's restaurant.

Lukla, final night on the Lobuje East Expedition
Khumbu Resort Tel: 038-21151 Int'l: +977-38-21151 email: lukla@khumburesort.com web: http://www.khumburesort.com		Center of Lukla, 5 minutes walk from the airport terminal.
200 NPR per double room, 500 NPR per double room with WC.	Friendliness	Cleanliness	Value for Money
Comments: Room with two single beds, table, chair, and WC with hot shower, sit-down toilet, and sink. Shared sit-down toilet in hall smells of urine. Neither bath towels nor toilet paper are provided. 24-hour electricity. All Everest area hotels make money from meals, not the rooms. Guests are expected to eat dinner and breakfast at the hotel.

Marpha, 11th night on the Annapurna Circuit
Rachana Guest House Tel: 069-29438 Int'l: +977-69-29438		10 minutes south of Marpha.
80 NPR per double room or 30 NPR per dorm bed.	Friendliness	Cleanliness	Value for Money
Comments: Room with 2 single beds. WC is behind the building and has two squat-type toilets and a shower. Turning on the water heater for the shower costs 40 NPR per person. Neither bath towels nor toilet paper are provided. The dining room and guestrooms have continuous electricity. The owner has an apple orchard. He brews apple cider and apple brandy, makes dried apples, and serves delicious apple-based deserts. All Annapurna Circuit hotels make money from meals, not the rooms. Guests are expected to eat dinner and breakfast at the hotel's restaurant.

Namche Bazar, 2nd 14th & 15th nights on the Lobuje East Expedition
Thamserku View Lodge Tel: 038-40073 Int'l: +977-38-40073		Next to the Visitor's Information Center in the center of town.
150 NPR per double room.	Friendliness	Cleanliness	Value for Money
Comments: Wood polished room with double bed. Shared WC is an outhouse with two squat-type toilets and two shower rooms. A small bowl of hot water for washing is provided free of charge. Solar-heated shower cost 150 NPR per person. Neither bath towels nor toilet paper are provided. 24-hour electricity. All Everest area hotels make money from meals, not the rooms. Guests are expected to eat dinner and breakfast at the hotel.

Narayangarh
Hotel Image Tel: 056-22031 Int'l: +977-56-22031 email: cyberngt@mos.com.np		In front of the Mahendra Bus Station at the north end of town.
300 NPR per double room with WC.	Friendliness	Cleanliness	Value for Money
Comments: Room with two single beds and WC with cold shower, sit-down toilet, and sink. A bucket of hot water for bathing is provided free of charge upon request. Neither bath towels nor toilet paper are provided. 24-hour electricity.

Phakding, 1st night on the Lobuje East Expedition
Shangrila Guest House Tel: 038-40143 Int'l: +977-38-40143		Center of Phakding.
20 NPR per dorm bed, 100 NPR per double room.	Friendliness	Cleanliness	Value for Money
Comments: Room with double bed. Very clean shared WC inside the building has a sit-down toilet and solar-heated shower. Use of the shower is 100 NPR per person. Neither bath towels nor toilet paper are provided. 24-hour electricity. Glass paneled dining room is bright and comfortable. All Everest area hotels make money from meals, not the rooms. Guests are expected to eat dinner and breakfast at the hotel.

Pheriche, 13th night on the Lobuje East Expedition
Pheriche Resort		1st building at the lower end of town.
100 NPR per double room.	Friendliness	Cleanliness	Value for Money
Comments: Room with two single beds. Shared WC is a squat-type toilet. Shower room is behind the building. A small bowl of hot water for washing is provided free of charge. Hot shower is 150 NPR per person. Neither bath towels nor toilet paper are provided. Electricity is turned on for a few hours from dusk. All Everest area hotels make money from meals, not the rooms. Guests are expected to eat dinner and breakfast at the hotel.

Pokhara
New Friendly Home Tel: 061-28677 Int'l: +977-61-28677		In the Lakeside section of Pokhara.
250 NPR per double room with WC.	Friendliness	Cleanliness	Value for Money
Comments: Room with a double bed, 2 chairs, nightstand, fan, and WC with solar-heated shower, sit-down toilet and sink. Neither bath towels nor toilet paper are provided. 24-hour electricity.

Sauraha, Royal Chitwan National Park
Eden Jungle Resort Tel: 056-80071 Int'l: +977-56-80071 email: edenres@ntc.net.np		600 meters east of town center.
500 NPR per double room with WC.	Friendliness	Cleanliness	Value for Money
Comments: Room with two single beds with mosquito nets, table, fan, balcony with table and 2 chairs, and WC with solar-heated shower, sit-down toilet, and sink. Bath towels, toilet paper, and soap are provided. 24-hour electricity. This hotel has its own elephant for elephant rides through the Royal Chitwan National Park. Restaurant food is cooked fresh. We didn't see any other accommodation in Sauraha within this hotel's price range than compared in quality.

Sonauli, Indian border
Hotel Holiday Inn		Next to the old bus terminal, new jeep stand.
200 NPR per double room with WC.	Friendliness	Cleanliness	Value for Money
Comments: Room with two single beds and WC with broken shower, squat-type toilet, and sink. Neither bath towels nor toilet paper are provided. 24-hour electricity. Noise from the jeep stand starts at 04:00. Beds are dirty so bring a sleeping bag.

Tal, 3rd night on the Annapurna Circuit
Dragon Hotel		14.5 hours (2 days) walk from Besisahar.
120 NPR per double room.	Friendliness	Cleanliness	Value for Money
Comments: Room with 2 single beds and table. Shared WC has 2 squat-type toilets and 2 solar-warmed showers. The hotel staff will provide a bucket of hot water for bathing for no extra charge. An electric generator is switched on for a few hours after dark to light guestrooms and the restaurant. This is the only building in Tal with electricity. Neither bath towels nor toilet paper are provided. All Annapurna Circuit hotels make money from meals, not the rooms. Guests are expected to eat dinner and breakfast at the hotel's restaurant.

Tatopani, 15th, 16th, 17th nights on the Annapurna Circuit
Dhaulagili Lodge		In the center of town.
150 NPR per double room or 350 NPR per double room with WC.	Friendliness	Cleanliness	Value for Money
Comments: Room with 2 single beds, table, chair, and WC with sit-down toilet, sink, and hot shower. Rats in the ceiling peed on our bed. Neither bath towels nor toilet paper are provided. 24-hours electricity. Manicured garden with many citrus fruit trees. Serves the best food in town. 3 minutes walk to the river is a natural hot spring that costs 10 NPR. Bring a bathing suit. All Annapurna Circuit hotels make money from meals, not the rooms. Guests are expected to eat dinner and breakfast at the hotel's restaurant. Warning: We met a couple who had their wallets and wristwatches stolen from their room at night while they were sleeping even though they latched the door.

Tengboche, 3rd night on the Lobuje East Expedition
Tengboche Guest House		In the corner of town.
100 NPR per double room.	Friendliness	Cleanliness	Value for Money
Comments: Room with two single beds. Shared WC is an outhouse with two squat-type toilets. The "shower room" is a patch of mud with metal siding. A small bowl of hot water for washing is provided free of charge. Neither bath towels nor toilet paper are provided. 24-hour electricity. All Everest area hotels make money from meals, not the rooms. Guests are expected to eat dinner and breakfast at the hotel.

Thorung Phedi, 9th night on the Annapurna Circuit
Thorung Base Camp Lodge		At the base of Thorung La Pass.
200 NPR per double room with WC.	Friendliness	Cleanliness	Value for Money
Comments: Room with 3 single beds and WC with squat-type toilet. The hotel staff will provide a bucket of hot water for bathing for no extra charge. The dining room is solar heated. Electricity in the dining room is switched on for a few hours after dark. Neither bath towels nor toilet paper are provided. All Annapurna Circuit hotels make money from meals, not the rooms. Guests are expected to eat dinner and breakfast at the hotel's restaurant.

Tilicho Base Camp, 1st night on the Tilicho Lake trail
Tilicho Base Camp Hotel		4~6 hours walk from Khangsar.
100 NPR per bed.	Friendliness	Cleanliness	Value for Money
Comments: Tiny rooms with 3 or 6 single beds. Shared WC is an outhouse. A bucket of hot water for bathing costs 100 NPR. Neither bath towels nor toilet paper are provided. Guestrooms have no electricity. All Annapurna Circuit hotels make money from meals, not the rooms. Guests are expected to eat dinner and breakfast at the hotel's restaurant.

Tukuche, 12th & 13th night on the Annapurna Circuit
High Plains Inn		At the northern-most end of town. Look for the "Dutch Bakery" sign.
150 NPR per double room or 600 NPR per double room with WC.	Friendliness	Cleanliness	Value for Money
Comments: Room with 2 single beds and table. Very clean shared WC has a sit-down toilet and hot shower. The wooden structure has a comfortable European mountain cabin feel. 24-hours electricity. Neither bath towels nor toilet paper are provided. Try the homemade mushroom soup. Ask Patrick to draw a map to High Plains View Point (3800 meters), a day-hike from Tukuche. All Annapurna Circuit hotels make money from meals, not the rooms. Guests are expected to eat dinner and breakfast at the hotel's restaurant.

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