Bandipur Hiking

Trip Highlights

• Easily reached from both Kathmandu and Pokhara. 
• Bandipur is ornamented by naturally and religiously.
• Whilst wayfaring outlooks of Mt,Annapurna,Dhaulagiri,Langtang, and Ganesh Himal is overture.
• Marshyangdi valley with its old ages hamlets may stop you to probe during your hiking.
• Cultural programs will perform by the sundry groups as warmth reception to the visitors.
• Many temples and shrines are choke-full to idolize by the congregation and visitors.
• Queen forest,Siddhartha cave and Ramkot village is Apple of eye to the visitors.
• Wayfaring to Bandipur can be accomplished in any month of year.
• Extremely easy,short and winsome hiking.        

Bandipur hiking a hilltop settlement placed on 1000 m ridge in Tanahu district is both easily accessible from Kathmandu and Pokhara. Because of its preserved ancient cultural and traditional atmosphere, Bandipur has increasingly been spotting attention of adventurous hikers. A hike through Bandipur endows you with excellent views of the Himalayas including Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh, Langtang and the Marshyangdi valley. Bandipur makes an interesting Nepal hiking destination, as you could be enjoying views of Gorkha with its high perching palace from, looked upon by sky-high peaks and still experience the ‘old newari town flair’, ‘typical Newari architectural buildings’ untouched by the modern influence.

However, the main hotspots of  a hike to Bandipur are Bindyabashini temple and the library in the village centre, Thani Mai,Tindhara (“Three Taps” washing place at the southeastern outskirts), Raniban (Queen's Forest), the downhill trek to the Siddha Cave and a hike to Ramkot village.

Bandipur Hiking Itinerary 

Day 01: Drive to Bandipur. (B)
Day 02: Rest and explore at Bandipur Village. (B)
Day 03: Drive back to Kathmandu. (B)