
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
Manaslu Circuit Trek: The Complete 2026 Guide
Quick answer: The Manaslu Circuit Trek is a remote 14-day loop around Mount Manaslu (8,163 m),...
Updated: 6 Jul, 2026
Pawan Bhattarai
Thorong La Pass (5,416 m): Altitude, Difficulty & Crossing Guide
Quick answer: Thorong La (5,416 m) is the high point of the Annapurna Circuit and one...
Updated: 6 Jul, 2026
Pawan Bhattarai
Annapurna Circuit vs Annapurna Base Camp: Which Trek Should You Choose?
Quick answer: Choose the Annapurna Base Camp Trek (about 9 days, moderate, 4,130 m) for a...
Updated: 6 Jul, 2026
Pawan Bhattarai
Annapurna Circuit Trek Cost in 2026: Full Breakdown
Quick answer: A guided Annapurna Circuit Trek is good value, with mandatory but cheap permits and...
Updated: 6 Jul, 2026
Pawan Bhattarai
Annapurna Region Treks: Routes, Cost & Best Time (2026 Guide)
Quick answer: The Annapurna region, near Pokhara, has Nepal’s widest range of treks: from the easy Poon...
Updated: 9 Jul, 2026
Pawan Bhattarai
Everest Region Treks: Routes, Cost & Best Time (2026 Guide)
Quick answer: The Everest region, or Khumbu, is home to Everest Base Camp, the Gokyo Lakes,...
Updated: 6 Jul, 2026
Pawan Bhattarai
Everest Base Camp vs Three Passes: Which Trek Should You Choose?
Quick answer: Choose the Everest Base Camp Trek (14 days, strenuous) for the classic route and...
Updated: 9 Jul, 2026
Pawan Bhattarai
Best Time to Trek Everest Base Camp (Month by Month)
Quick answer: The best time to trek to Everest Base Camp is spring (March to May)...
Updated: 6 Jul, 2026
Pawan Bhattarai
Everest Base Camp Trek Cost in 2026: Full Breakdown
Quick answer: A guided Everest Base Camp Trek’s biggest single cost is the round-trip Lukla flight,...