
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
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...
Updated: 12 Sep, 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...
Updated: 6 Jul, 2026
7 min
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: 16 Sep, 2026
6 min
Mardi Himal Trek Cost in 2026: A Full Price Breakdown
Quick answer: A guided Mardi Himal Trek costs US$395 to US$995 per person in 2026 on...
Updated: 14 Sep, 2026
10 min
Mardi Himal Trek Guide and Route Map (2026)
Quick answer: The Mardi Himal Trek is a short, quiet ridge trek in Nepal’s Annapurna region,...
Updated: 6 Jul, 2026
6 min
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: 1 Sep, 2026
6 min
Helambu Trek: Cost, Difficulty, and Best Time (2026 Guide)
Access note, 1 September 2026. Helambu is open. The glacial flood of 26 August 2026 destroyed...
Updated: 1 Sep, 2026
6 min
Tamang Heritage Trail vs Langtang Valley Trek: Which to Choose?
Route advisory, 1 September 2026. A glacial flood on 26 August 2026 destroyed road access in...
Updated: 1 Sep, 2026
5 min
Gosaikunda and the Janai Purnima Festival: A Pilgrimage Guide
Route advisory, 1 September 2026. A glacial flood on 26 August 2026 destroyed road access in...