
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: 6 Jul, 2026
Pawan Bhattarai
Nepal Trekking Packing List: What to Bring (2026)
Last updated: June 2026. Gear advice from Spade Himalaya’s guiding experience, with verified flight and porter...
Updated: 6 Jul, 2026
Pawan Bhattarai
Altitude Sickness on Nepal Treks: Symptoms, Prevention and Safety (2026)
Last updated: June 2026. Medical facts checked against the CDC, the Himalayan Rescue Association, and the...
Updated: 6 Jul, 2026
Pawan Bhattarai
Best Time to Trek in Nepal: A Month-by-Month Guide (2026)
Last updated: June 2026. Season and climate data checked against Nepal government and climate records. Quick...
Updated: 6 Jul, 2026
Pawan Bhattarai
Nepal Trekking Permits and Rules: The Complete 2026 Guide
Last updated: June 2026. Every fee here is checked against official Nepal government sources. Quick answer:...
Updated: 6 Jul, 2026
Pawan Bhattarai
Everest Base Camp Trek Distance: How Far and How Long (2026)
Quick answer: The Everest Base Camp Trek is about 130 km round trip from Lukla, or...
Updated: 9 Jul, 2026
Pawan Bhattarai
Everest Base Camp Trek Packing List (2026): Full Gear Guide
Quick answer: Pack for the Everest Base Camp Trek in layers: base layers, a warm mid...
Updated: 6 Jul, 2026
Pawan Bhattarai
Everest Base Camp Trek Difficulty and Training (2026 Guide)
Quick answer: The Everest Base Camp Trek is graded strenuous, so it is hard but needs...
Updated: 6 Jul, 2026
Pawan Bhattarai
Everest Base Camp Trek Permits (2026): Full Guide
Quick answer: The Everest Base Camp Trek needs two permits in 2026. First, the Sagarmatha National...
Updated: 7 Jul, 2026
Pawan Bhattarai
Kori Trek: Nepal’s New Quiet Trek (Cost, Difficulty, and Route)
Quick answer: The Kori Trek is a new, quiet Annapurna trail to Kori Danda (3,800 m),...