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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

7 min

Everest Base Camp Trek Permits (2026): Full Guide

Quick answer: The Everest Base Camp Trek needs two permits in 2026. First, the Sagarmatha National...

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Updated: 7 Jul, 2026

6 min

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),...

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Updated: 6 Jul, 2026

6 min

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...

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Updated: 15 Jul, 2026

5 min

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...

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Updated: 6 Jul, 2026

6 min

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,...

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Updated: 10 Aug, 2026

6 min

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek Cost in 2026: A Full Price Breakdown

Quick answer: A guided Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek costs US$390 to US$470 per person in 2026...

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Updated: 6 Jul, 2026

9 min

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...

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Updated: 6 Jul, 2026

6 min

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...

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Updated: 6 Jul, 2026

5 min

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...

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