
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
Mardi Himal Trek: The Complete 2026 Guide
Quick answer: The Mardi Himal Trek is a short, quiet ridge trek in Nepal’s Annapurna region,...
Updated: 6 Jul, 2026
Pawan Bhattarai
Best Short Treks Near Kathmandu (No Flight): 2026 Guide
Quick answer: The best short treks near Kathmandu are all in the Langtang region and need...
Updated: 6 Jul, 2026
Pawan Bhattarai
Helambu Trek: Cost, Difficulty, and Best Time (2026 Guide)
Quick answer: The Helambu Trek is a short, easy, low-altitude trek close to Kathmandu, with no...
Updated: 6 Jul, 2026
Pawan Bhattarai
Tamang Heritage Trail vs Langtang Valley Trek: Which to Choose?
Quick answer: Choose the Tamang Heritage Trail for deep village culture and easy, low walking (around...
Updated: 6 Jul, 2026
Pawan Bhattarai
Gosaikunda and the Janai Purnima Festival: A Pilgrimage Guide
Quick answer: Janai Purnima is a sacred festival when thousands of pilgrims bathe in Gosaikunda Lake...
Updated: 6 Jul, 2026
Pawan Bhattarai
Gosaikunda Trek Difficulty and Best Time (2026 Guide)
Quick answer: The Gosaikunda Trek is graded moderate to strenuous. The challenge is the steep climb...
Updated: 6 Jul, 2026
Pawan Bhattarai
Gosaikunda Lake Trek Cost in 2026: A Full Price Breakdown
Quick answer: A short Gosaikunda Lake Trek costs about US$400 to US$700 per person in 2026,...
Updated: 6 Jul, 2026
Pawan Bhattarai
Langtang Helicopter Tour and Heli Return: Cost and Options (2026)
Quick answer: A Langtang helicopter tour lets you see the valley in a few hours, with...
Updated: 6 Jul, 2026
Pawan Bhattarai
Langtang Valley Trek for Beginners (Solo and Guide Rules 2026)
Quick answer: Yes, the Langtang Valley Trek is a great first trek: moderate, short, and close...