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VillagesVerifiedChecked 9 Oct 2026 · 6 min read

Tengboche

The monastery village, with few lodges that fill early in October.

Altitude
3,867 m
Dal bhat
NPR 1,000
Hot shower
NPR 600
Charging
NPR 350

Short answer

  • Dal bhat is NPR 1,000 with free refills.
  • A hot shower costs NPR 600; charging NPR 350.
  • Rooms are often free if you eat at the lodge.

The monastery village, with few lodges that fill early in October. Prices are the median of the menus we photographed this season.

Rooms are cheap or free when you eat dinner and breakfast at the lodge; ask before you check in.

Prices

Prices this season

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PriceWhatState
NPR 1,000Dal bhat, with refillsReview due
NPR 600Hot showerVerified
NPR 350Phone charge, fullVerified
NPR 500–1,500Room, a nightContested

How to get it

  1. Step 1Ask before you check inIs the room free if you eat here?
  2. Step 2Agree extrasShower and charging are usually charged.
  3. Step 3Pay on the last morningIn rupees.

While you are there

Book a day ahead in peak season; the morning prayers at the monastery are open to visitors.

Sources and versions

  • 4 Oct 2026 · Figures re-checked against this season’s receipts
  • 18 Aug 2026 · Page first published
A lodge price board at Gorak Shep

Better if:

·  Numbers are visible
·  Date and time are mentioned
·  Name of merchant is visible

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