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Bandipur
Central Hills
Step off the highway into a preserved Newar hill town of stone lanes, old houses and wide views.
- Duration
- 3days
- Best seasons
October to April
[PRICE TBC]
What to expect
Before you go
- Ideal stay
- 2 nights
- Best time
- October to April
- How to get there
- Turn uphill from Dumre on the Kathmandu to Pokhara road corridor.
- Best for
- Couples, families and travellers wanting walks without a full trek.
- Combine with
- Gorkha, Chitwan or Pokhara.
- Travel well
- Cave visits need suitable footwear and safety advice. Views depend on weather.
Bandipur is a natural pause between Kathmandu and Pokhara, but it deserves more than lunch. The pedestrian centre preserves Newar architecture, while nearby paths lead to viewpoints, villages and Siddha Gufa.
What to experience
- Historic bazaar
- Thani Mai walk
- Tundikhel views
- Siddha Gufa with a local guide
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