Bandipur , Gandaki
About Bandipur
The town of demure and charming atmosphere, Bandipur is basically an ancient trading town situated on the Kathmandu-Pokhra highway. This place has managed to retain its age old attributes attached to its rich culture. It still has its shrines, temples, holy caves and the renowned Newari architecture to boast of. This has led it to become a famous tourist destination.
Bandipur is sometimes described as a museum of Newari culture. Its lanes are lined with Newari traditional houses and the city is an epitome of its struggle to preserve its charm while developing the town for tourism. A visit to this place will make you experience how time stands still (not literally!).
The city has a European feel to it with the absences of motor vehicles, its 18th century architecture and the restaurants. A walk to the surrounding Magar villages gives a brief look into the local people and their vivid culture. It will take you back a step into the “age of innocence”, one that is untouched by civilisation.
Apart from this, Bandipur also has a mesmerising view of the Himalayas right from the Langtang peak in the east to the Dhaulagiri in the west. The best view is during the afternoons before sunset until dusk.
So Bandipur is the perfect destination to get in touch with the culture of Nepal and experience the guilelessness of this region!
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Top 10 Places to Visit in Bandipur
Machapuchare, Dhawalagiri
*49.3 km from Bandipur - See map
The Machapuchare literally means “Fish Tail Mountain” which is a majestic peak in the Himalayas. The most exhilarating thing about this place...
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Annapurna Circuit, Dhawalagiri
*53.1 km from Bandipur - See map
Annapurna Circuit, more popularly known as “Nepal’s classic trek” is one of the most splendid treks in the world. It is located within the...
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Manakamana Temple, Nepal, Gandaki
53.1 km from Bandipur - See map
Situated in the Gorkha district of Nepal, Manakamana Temple is one of the sacred places and is four storied. This 17th century temple is...
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Nar Phu Valley, Dhawalagiri
*57 km from Bandipur - See map
The Valle del Naar , also known as Nar Phu Valley is a trek which combines the villages of Nar and Phu. The special thing about this trek is that...
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Tsum Valley, Gandaki
*58.1 km from Bandipur - See map
The Tsum Valley located near Gorkha, Nepal is a sacred Himalayan pilgrimage valley which is rich in ancient art, culture and religion. The word...
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Tilicho Lake, Gandaki
*62.7 km from Bandipur - See map
Claimed to be the highest lake in the world, the Tilicho Lake collects the glacial melt of the slopes of Annapurna and the Thorong Peak. This...
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Gosaikunda Lake, Bagmati
*62.7 km from Bandipur - See map
The Gosaikunda Lake happens to be sacred place for the Hindus. The origin of this place is associated with the Samudra Manthan mentioned in Hindu...
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Rupa Lake, Gandaki
69 km from Bandipur - See map
Rupa Lake, the smaller of the twin lakes- Begnas & Rupa tal. Rupa tal witnesses a fair number of tourist in a year, although its less crowded...
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Begnas Lake, Gandaki
69.3 km from Bandipur - See map
The larger counterpart of the twin Begnas and Rupa tal. Spread across an area of 49kms, Begnas Lake is the second largest lake in Pokhara after...
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Langtang National Park, Bagmati
*70.5 km from Bandipur - See map
Another gem from the land of Nepal, is the Langtang National Park. The park derives its name from the area of ‘Langtang’ that stretches of the...
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Dipang Lake, Gandaki
71 km from Bandipur - See map
A classic off beat experience Dipang Lake doesn’t make the oh-so-famous list of places to visit in Pokhara, but is worth giving a try. Filled...
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Khaste Lake, Gandaki
73.3 km from Bandipur - See map
Khaste Lake, a freshwater lake is located in the Lekhnath municipality in Nepal. It is a splendid lake and covers an area of 24.8030 hectors. This...
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