
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: 1 Sep, 2026
11 min
Langtang Region Trek: The Complete 2026 Guide
Route advisory, 1 September 2026. A glacial flood on 26 August 2026 destroyed road access in...
Updated: 1 Sep, 2026
6 min
Langtang Valley vs Gosaikunda: Which Trek Should You Choose?
Route advisory, 1 September 2026. A glacial flood on 26 August 2026 destroyed road access in...
Updated: 1 Sep, 2026
6 min
Langtang Trek Permits 2026: Cost, Types, and How to Get Them
Route advisory, 1 September 2026. A glacial flood on 26 August 2026 destroyed road access in...
Updated: 1 Sep, 2026
7 min
Langtang Valley Trek Difficulty and Best Time (2026 Guide)
Route advisory, 1 September 2026. A glacial flood on 26 August 2026 destroyed road access in...
Updated: 1 Sep, 2026
7 min
Langtang Valley Trek Cost in 2026: A Full Price Breakdown
Route advisory, 1 September 2026. A glacial flood on 26 August 2026 destroyed road access in...
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 Himalaya...
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,...