
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
Langtang Trek Permits 2026: Cost, Types, and How to Get Them
Quick answer: You need two permits for the Langtang trek: the Langtang National Park entry permit...
Updated: 6 Jul, 2026
7 min
Langtang Valley Trek Difficulty and Best Time (2026 Guide)
Quick answer: The Langtang Valley Trek is graded moderate, so it suits fit beginners. It has...
Updated: 6 Jul, 2026
7 min
Langtang Valley Trek Cost in 2026: A Full Price Breakdown
Quick answer: A guided Langtang Valley Trek costs about US$600 to US$900 per person in 2026,...
Updated: 6 Jul, 2026
10 min
Makalu Base Camp Trek: The Complete 2026 Guide
Quick answer: The Makalu Base Camp Trek is a remote 18-day trek to the foot of...
Updated: 6 Jul, 2026
5 min
Makalu Base Camp vs Everest Base Camp: Which Trek to Choose?
Quick answer: Choose the Makalu Base Camp Trek for a remote, wild, very quiet trek with...
Updated: 6 Jul, 2026
7 min
Makalu Base Camp Trek Difficulty and Best Time (2026)
Quick answer: The Makalu Base Camp Trek is graded challenging (Grade 4 on the Spade scale):...
Updated: 6 Jul, 2026
6 min
Makalu Base Camp Trek Cost and Permits (2026)
Quick answer: The Makalu Base Camp Trek costs more than busier treks because it is remote,...
Updated: 6 Jul, 2026
6 min
Manaslu Circuit vs Annapurna Circuit: Which Trek to Choose?
Quick answer: Choose the Manaslu Circuit for a wild, remote loop with the Larkya La pass...
Updated: 6 Jul, 2026
7 min
Manaslu Circuit Trek Difficulty and Best Time (2026)
Quick answer: The Manaslu Circuit Trek is graded strenuous (Grade 3): remote, with long days and...