
Pawan Bhattarai
Pawan Bhattarai
Pawan Bhattarai is a co-founder of Spade Himalaya, a Nepal-based trekking and tour company he started to help share Nepal's mountains with the world. A keen traveller with a background in technology and content, he writes carefully researched guides to help people plan their trip. On the ground, Spade's treks are led by licensed local guides.
Articles by Pawan Bhattarai
Updated: 20 Jul, 2026
15 min
Everest Region Treks: Routes, Cost & Best Time (2026 Guide)
Quick answer: The Everest region, or Khumbu, is home to Everest Base Camp, the Gokyo Lakes,...
Updated: 6 Jul, 2026
6 min
Everest Base Camp vs Three Passes: Which Trek Should You Choose?
Quick answer: Choose the Everest Base Camp Trek (14 days, strenuous) for the classic route and...
Updated: 3 Oct, 2026
7 min
Best Time to Trek Everest Base Camp (Month by Month)
Quick answer: The best time to trek to Everest Base Camp is spring (March to May)...
Updated: 6 Jul, 2026
9 min
Everest Base Camp Trek Cost in 2026: Full Breakdown
Quick answer: A guided Everest Base Camp Trek’s biggest single cost is the round-trip Lukla flight,...
Updated: 6 Jul, 2026
10 min
Annapurna Circuit Trek in Winter: The 2026 Guide
Quick answer: Yes, you can trek the Annapurna Circuit in winter (December to February), but it...