
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
Khopra Danda Trek: Cost, Difficulty, and Why It Is the Quiet Alternative
Quick answer: The Khopra Danda Trek is a quiet, off-path Annapurna trek to Khopra Ridge (3,660...
Updated: 6 Jul, 2026
Pawan Bhattarai
Poon Hill vs Annapurna Base Camp: Which Trek Should You Choose?
Quick answer: Choose the Poon Hill Trek for a short, easy 4 to 5 day sunrise...
Updated: 6 Jul, 2026
Pawan Bhattarai
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek Difficulty and Best Time (2026)
Quick answer: The Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is an easy-to-moderate trek that stays under 3,500 m,...
Updated: 6 Jul, 2026
Pawan Bhattarai
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek Cost in 2026: A Full Price Breakdown
Quick answer: A guided Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek costs about US$250 to US$500 per person in...
Updated: 6 Jul, 2026
Pawan Bhattarai
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek: The Complete 2026 Guide
Quick answer: The Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is an easy 4-day sunrise trek in Nepal’s Annapurna...
Updated: 6 Jul, 2026
Pawan Bhattarai
Short Mardi Himal Trek from Pokhara (3, 4, and 5 Day Options)
Quick answer: The short Mardi Himal Trek runs from Pokhara in 3, 4, or 5 days...
Updated: 6 Jul, 2026
Pawan Bhattarai
Mardi Himal vs Annapurna Base Camp: Which Trek Should You Choose?
Quick answer: Choose the Mardi Himal Trek for a short, quiet 4 to 7 day ridge...
Updated: 6 Jul, 2026
Pawan Bhattarai
Mardi Himal Trek Difficulty and Best Time (2026 Guide)
Quick answer: The Mardi Himal Trek is graded moderate, so it suits fit beginners, with no...
Updated: 6 Jul, 2026
Pawan Bhattarai
Mardi Himal Trek Cost in 2026: A Full Price Breakdown
Quick answer: A guided Mardi Himal Trek costs about US$350 to US$750 per person in 2026,...