We would like to say that the guest houses were a great experience, but we’d be lying through our teeth.  You have to adjust rather quickly or you won’t survive.  The beds are uncomfortable, the showers are cold and are mostly in sheds outside, there is no heating in the rooms and the food is very very basic.

Nevertheless, after 8hrs of trekking there is nothing better than taking your wet boots off and sitting by the fire (if they have one) with a glass of rum. We were awoken many a night by the monsoon rain wondering if our time was up and soon to be carted by a landslide 2,000m to the bottom. 

All menus and prices are set by a mountain committee, so no matter where you stay the menus and prices are the same.  The guest house owners done their level best ensure were as comfortable as possible.  While we stayed in the guest rooms many of the families members slept on the kitchen or living room floor.

No need to keep writing, a picture speaks a thousand words and we have many pictures.