
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
Manaslu Circuit Trek Cost in 2026: Full Budget Breakdown
Quick answer: A guided Manaslu Circuit Trek costs about US$1,000 to US$1,600 per person in 2026....
Updated: 6 Jul, 2026
7 min
Manaslu Circuit Trek Permits and Cost (2026): The Full Rules
Quick answer: The Manaslu Circuit needs three permits: the Manaslu Restricted Area Permit (RAP), the Manaslu...
Updated: 6 Jul, 2026
10 min
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
8 min
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: 15 Jul, 2026
6 min
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
7 min
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: 15 Jul, 2026
12 min
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: 20 Jul, 2026
15 min
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
6 min
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...