Alpine Home is one of the most talked-about places to stay in Manang on the Annapurna Circuit. This guide covers real prices, room details, how it compares to other teahouses, and how to get there.
Manang is where the Annapurna Circuit slows down. Every trekker spends at least two nights here. The village sits at 3,519 metres, surrounded by some of the highest mountains in the world, and the stay you choose here matters more than at any other stop on the Annapurna Circuit.
Alpine Home is one of the most talked-about places to stay in Manang. This guide tells you what it actually costs, what the rooms and food are like, how it compares to other options in the village, and exactly how to get there.
What Alpine Home Manang Is
Alpine Home is a homestay in the centre of Manang village. It sits in the upper Marsyangdi river valley of Manang District, northern Nepal, at 3,519 metres above sea level.
Three peaks above 7,000 metres surround the village. Annapurna III (7,555m) rises directly to the south. Gangapurna (7,455m) and its glacier sit to the southwest. From the terrace of Alpine Home, both are visible on clear mornings without going anywhere.
What makes Alpine Home different from a standard teahouse is the kitchen. The menu is broader than most places at this altitude and includes items most Manang teahouses do not carry. The shared dining area stays warm and open late, which matters when you are spending two full days in the village. If you are still deciding between homestay options across Nepal, the community circuits guide covers the broader picture.
Rooms at Alpine Home Manang
Alpine Home has cottage-style rooms. Each room has a window, a bed, and warm blankets. Shared facilities include a western toilet and a warm shower. The shower costs NPR 200 to 300 extra and is warm rather than hot, which is standard at 3,500 metres.
The rooms that face south have a direct view of Annapurna III from the window. If the view matters to you, ask for a south-facing room when you arrive. Rooms not facing south still get mountain light but the direct Annapurna III sightline is not guaranteed.
Rooms are not heated individually. Manang gets cold at night even in October. Bring a sleeping bag rated to at least 0 degrees Celsius as a backup, regardless of what the blanket situation looks like when you check in.
Food at Alpine Home Manang
The kitchen at Alpine Home is the main reason trekkers choose it over other places in the village. The menu is larger than most Manang teahouses.
The menu includes dal bhat, pasta, noodles, soup, fried rice, and a veggie burger, the last one is worth noting because most teahouses in Manang do not have it. Warm drinks include ginger tea, hot lemon, and butter tea.
Most dishes cost NPR 400 to 700. The food is made fresh and portions are generous. At altitude, eating well is not just comfort, the Himalayan Rescue Association recommends high-calorie meals as part of acclimatisation.
Alpine Home Manang Prices (2026)
Room prices in Manang are kept low because homestays and teahouses earn their revenue from food. This is how it works across the Annapurna Circuit.
For a two-night stay with all meals, budget NPR 3,000 to 5,000 per person in total.
All payments are cash only. There are no ATMs in Manang. The last reliable ATM on the route is in Besisahar or Chame. Withdraw enough cash there before you continue. For a full breakdown of budget travel costs in Nepal, including what to expect across different regions, that guide covers the numbers well.
How Alpine Home Compares to Other Places to Stay in Manang
Manang has several teahouses and homestays. They are all at a similar price point for rooms. The differences come down to food quality, location, and how the owners run the place.
The main reason to choose Alpine Home over a cheaper teahouse is the kitchen. If you are spending two nights in Manang and eating four to six meals, the quality of the food matters. Alpine Home charges a similar room rate to most teahouses, so the food is where you get more value.
The main reason to choose elsewhere is availability. In peak season, Alpine Home fills up. If you arrive after 2 PM in October or November, you may need to try another place. If you are combining Manang with the lower Annapurna region, Snowland Lodge in Ghandruk is the equivalent well-known name at the 2,000-metre end of the same circuit.
How to Book Alpine Home Manang
You can book through Nepal Homestays: Nepal Homestays
Most trekkers on the Annapurna Circuit do not book accommodation in advance. Trail pace, weather, and how you feel at altitude all affect your schedule. The common practice is to arrive in the village and walk in on the day.
During peak season (October to November and March to April), arrive in Manang before 2 PM. This is when most trekkers arrive after the morning walk from Pisang or Humde, and the rooms at well-known places go quickly. If you want to guarantee a room at Alpine Home, contact them through Nepal Homestays ahead of your arrival date.
How to Get to Manang
From Kathmandu
Step 1: Kathmandu to Besisahar
Take a bus from Kathmandu Bus Park to Besisahar, Lamjung.
Journey time: 6 to 8 hours.
Cost: NPR 600 to 900 by public bus.
Step 2: Besisahar to Chame
Take a shared jeep from Besisahar toward Chame.
Journey time: 3 to 4 hours.
Cost: NPR 800 to 1,200 per person.
Step 3: Chame to Manang
Continue by jeep through Pisang to Manang.
Journey time: 3 to 5 hours.
Cost: NPR 600 to 1,000 per person.
Most travellers stop overnight in Besisahar or Chame and arrive in Manang on the second day. Stopping overnight also helps your body adjust to the rising altitude gradually.
From Pokhara
Buses from Kathmandu to Pokhara take 6 to 7 hours and cost NPR 700 to 1,000. Flights take 30 minutes from NPR 7,000. From Pokhara, take a bus or jeep to Besisahar (3 to 4 hours, NPR 500 to 800), then follow Steps 2 and 3 above.
Permits Required Before Entering Manang
You cannot enter Manang without two permits. Get both in Pokhara or Kathmandu before you leave for the trailhead.
Your Rest Day in Manang
Spending a full rest day in Manang before crossing Thorong La Pass is not a suggestion. It is the step that determines whether you complete the circuit or have to turn back with altitude sickness.
The right approach is to hike higher during the day and return to sleep at 3,519 metres. Ice Lake at 4,620 metres is the best option, a 4 to 6 hour round trip with full Annapurna range views from the top. Shorter alternatives include the free altitude sickness talk at the Himalayan Rescue Association post in the village, Braga Monastery 1 kilometre below, and Gangapurna Lake 30 minutes down the trail.
Drink more water than you think you need. The kitchen at Alpine Home will take care of the rest.
When to Visit
October to November
October to November is the best time to trek to Manang and stay at Alpine Home. The skies are clear after the monsoon and the views of Annapurna III and Gangapurna are at their sharpest from the terrace. This is peak season, so arrive before 2 PM to secure your room.
March to April
March to April is the second best season. Temperatures are warmer at altitude and the rhododendron forests on the lower sections of the circuit are in bloom. Also peak season, so the same arrival timing applies.
December to February
December to February is cold. Manang drops well below zero at night and Thorong La Pass is difficult or impossible to cross safely in deep winter. Alpine Home stays open with fewer guests. Experienced cold-weather trekkers find this the quietest and most peaceful time to be here.
June to September
The Manang valley sits in a rain shadow and receives less rain than the rest of Nepal during monsoon. Trekking is possible, but the road sections below Manang can be slippery and landslide risk increases. The pass itself is generally crossable in good weather windows.
Final Thoughts
Manang is where the Annapurna Circuit slows down. Alpine Home is the right place to spend those two days if food and a view of Annapurna III matter to you.
Arrive before 2 PM in peak season. Bring cash from Besisahar or Chame. Use your rest day. The pass is straightforward if Manang treated you well.
Book through Nepal Homestays and secure your room before you go.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I book Alpine Home Manang?
Book through Nepal Homestays or walk in on the day. Most trekkers on the Annapurna Circuit do not pre-book because trail pace and weather make fixed dates difficult to keep. In peak season (October to November and March to April), arrive before 2 PM. Alpine Home fills up quickly on busy days.
How does Alpine Home compare to other places to stay in Manang?
Room prices at Alpine Home are similar to other teahouses in the village, starting from NPR 500 per person. The main difference is the kitchen. The menu is broader, the veggie burger is a real option, and the terrace has a direct view of Annapurna III and Gangapurna. For trekkers spending two nights and eating every meal in the village, that difference is worth knowing before you walk through the first door you find.
Is there anything I should know about arriving in peak season?
Manang fills up fast in October and November. Most trekkers walk in from Pisang or Humde between noon and 3 PM. If you arrive after 2 PM at Alpine Home and it is full, your next best options are the teahouses on the same lane. Room quality across Manang is broadly similar. The food is not.
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