CHAME - HQ of Manang

For the district of Manang, Chame is an important town as it is the district headquarter. It is also important to trekkers for its well-stocked shops. If you have forgotten to bring anything from Kathmandu, then this is the place to recheck and buy the things you need. Compared to Manang, (where there are well-stocked shops as well) the prices here are cheaper. The variety of shops includes gear shops, medical shops, cold stores etc. No other place throughout the circuit (except for Jomsom) will have as many options as Chame. Regarding the lodges, there are lots to choose from. However, if you want to stay away from the crowded part of Chame then there are new lodges to the south, near the Ghatte Khola (Khola translates to stream in English). There are also some lodges to the north beyond the bailey bridge across the Marshyangdi river. Some of the lodges also provide massage services so if you have aching limbs then Chame could be a boon for you. Chame is also the last place where you will see a bank before the Thorung-La. So, if there are any financial transactions to be carried out then this is the place to do it.

Consider Chame as a place to get reorganized. Consider rechecking all your gear, medicine, and food (as in energy bars, snacks etc) and get ready for the walk ahead. Here you also have safe drinking water station and a hospital. There are even bike repair shops if that's what you riding on. Because of the many facilities available here many Nyeshangba (nowadays more commonly referred to as Manangba) people from Upper Manang have settled here. In fact, you can find people from different ethnic groups (Brahmins, Gurungs) here all trying their hands at trade and business.

P.S. If you are planning to visit hot water springs as mentioned in various guidebooks then don't. The water springs have already dried out.