Articles by Pawan Bhattarai
Updated: 23 Aug, 2026
8 min
Tsum Valley Trek Permit Cost 2026: What You Actually Need
Tsum Valley permits in 2026: the restricted-area permit is US$40 a week, not the Manaslu US$100....
Updated: 19 Aug, 2026
7 min
Manaslu Circuit with Tsum Valley: The Combined Trek
Walk the Tsum Valley and the Manaslu Circuit as one trek. Route, both permits, cost, difficulty...
Updated: 18 Aug, 2026
8 min
Tsum Valley Trek Itinerary, Distances and Daily Altitude
A 15-day Tsum Valley itinerary with daily distances, hours, and net ascent and descent for every...
Updated: 17 Aug, 2026
12 min
Tsum Valley Trek: The Complete 2026 Guide
Tsum Valley Trek 2026 guide: the sacred valley that opened in 2008, real permit costs, a...
Updated: 11 Aug, 2026
11 min
Mardi Himal vs Poon Hill: Which Trek Should You Pick?
Mardi Himal vs Poon Hill compared on altitude, night cold, days, cost and permits, using our...
Updated: 7 Aug, 2026
9 min
Nar Phu Valley Trek: The Complete 2026 Guide
Nar Phu Valley trek guide: restricted area permits, what Kang La at 5,320 m involves, real...
Updated: 27 Jul, 2026
9 min
Pikey Peak Trek 2026: Everest View, No Lukla Flight
Pikey Peak (4,065 m) is the Everest viewpoint with no Lukla flight. Real stage altitudes, 7...
Updated: 23 Jul, 2026
12 min
Everest Three Passes Trek: The Complete Guide (2026)
The Everest Three Passes trek explained: Kongma La, Cho La and Renjo La with exact altitudes,...
Updated: 22 Jul, 2026
9 min
Gokyo Lakes vs Everest Base Camp: Which Trek Should You Choose?
Gokyo Lakes or Everest Base Camp? An honest side-by-side from guides who lead both: views, crowds,...