In the print dialog pick “Save as PDF” to keep it on your phone. A5 makes a pocket booklet; A4 suits a desk printer.
Voykit pocket guide · Nepal
Chomrong
Spend one night on the Annapurna Sanctuary trek; arrive afternoon, depart next morning – about 6‑8 h walk each way.
Chomrong is a small mountain village on the Annapurna Sanctuary trek, offering sunrise views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli and Machapuchare. It serves as the main overnight stop before the steep climb to Sinuwa or the return to Ghandruk.
- Country
- Nepal
- Best months
- Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr
- Avoid
- Jun–Sep (monsoon)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- NPR
- Money
- NPR in small notes (100s and 500s) for taxis, tea shops and entry tickets.
- Daily spend
- Budget Rs 800–1,200 excl. bed · Mid Rs 1,200–2,000 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Nepal Telecom (NTC) and Ncell sell tourist SIMs at Kathmandu airport and in town with passport and a photo.
- Emergency
- Police 100 · Ambulance 102 · Tourist police 1144
- Plugs
- Types C, D, M · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round-pin sockets; a universal adapter covers them. Treks charge for device charging.
- Tipping
- Trekking guide: About 10–15% of the guide's total fee, at the end.; Porter: US$5–10 a day, at the end, in person.; Restaurant: Round up if 10% service is added; 5–10% if not.; Driver day: Rs 500–1,000.; Hotel staff: Rs 100–200.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap. Use filtered refill stations (Rs 50–100 a litre) or purification tablets; buying plastic bottles on treks leaves rubbish in the mountains.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels; squat toilets with a water jug elsewhere. Carry tissue; on treks toilets are outside and freeze in winter.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Room (single, shared bathroom) | Rs 100–200 |
| Room (double, shared bathroom) | Rs 200–400 |
| Chocolate cake slice | Rs 150–250 |
| Bottled water (500 ml) | Rs 30–50 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- PKR · Pokhara Airport
- About 15 km (9.3 mi) road to Nayapul, then 4‑6 h trek to ChomrongAbout 9.3 mi (15 km) road to Nayapul, then 4‑6 h trek to Chomrong
Typical fares
- Pokhara → Nayapul (bus)
- about Rs 300–400, 2 h
- Nayapul → Chomrong (trek)
- about 4 h walk, no fare
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Only on foot; steep staircase down to the river and uneven steps can be tiring.
See and do
Known for
- Panoramic Annapurna views
- Chocolate cake at Chomrong Cottage
- Trekking supplies and water station
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sinuwa | Steep ascent from Chomrong, about 1½ h walk | ≈ 1 h 30 min |
| Ghandruk | Descend to the river, then follow the trail down to the road, about 4 h walk | ≈ 4 h |
| Nayapul (road) | Continue down the trail from Chomrong, about 6–8 h walk | ≈ 7 h |
Sleep
- Summit View Lodge
- Basic rooms, good views
- Heaven View Guest House
- Family‑run, simple meals
- Panorama Point Lodge
- First cluster with Annapurna vistas
- Himalaya View Guest House
- Close to the main chautara
- Fishtail Guest House
- Quiet, near water station
- Excellent View Top Lodge
- Reports of food issues – be cautious
- International Guest House
- Spacious, basic amenities
- Kalpana Guest House
- Family‑run, friendly staff
- Mountain View Lodge
- Good for early risers
- Lucky Guest House
- Only independent bar/café with pool table
- Moonlight Lodge
- Historical claim of “Lodge of the year 1997”
- Elysium Guesthouse
- Quiet, simple rooms
- Chomrong Cottage
- Famous chocolate cake; single/double rooms Rs100/200
- Chomrong Guest House
- Basic accommodation
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | माफ़ गर्नुहोस्maaf garnuhos |
| Thank you | धन्यवादdhanyabad |
| How much is this? | यो कति हो?yo kati ho? |
| Can I have water? | पानी दिनुहोस्pani dinuhos |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Namaste with palms together; a handshake between men in business; avoid: Hugging or kissing in public
- Temples and stupas: Walk clockwise, spin prayer wheels clockwise, shoes off at shrines; avoid: Touching offerings; entering Hindu-only areas
- Food: Right hand, accept refills gracefully; avoid: Sharing food you have bitten; stepping over food
- Feet and heads: Keep feet flat and away from people and altars; avoid: Touching anyone's head
- Photos: Ask first; offer to show the picture; avoid: Photographing cremations or rituals without permission
- On the trail: Pass mani walls and chortens on the left (keeping them on your right); give way to yaks on the mountain side; avoid: Standing on the drop side when animals pass
Scams and watch-outs
- Steep, uneven staircase to the river – take care on the way back.
- Limited drinking water; refill at the station near the first hotel cluster.
- Food at Excellent View Top Lodge has mixed reviews – consider alternative dining.
Generally safe for trekkers; watch for steep steps, sudden weather changes and altitude effects; keep valuables locked in your pack.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Chomrong yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Panoramic Annapurna views
- Chocolate cake at Chomrong Cottage
- Trekking supplies and water station
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Chomrong coordinates: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Chomrong, revision 5231345 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5231345
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/chomrong). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.