Bandipur
South Asia · Nepal
Did you know?
- The entire village is small enough to explore on foot.
- Tudikhel opens onto panoramic Himalayan views on clear days.
- Dashain at a temple centers on worship of a sacred sword.
See also
Overview
Bandipur is a compact hilltop town where Himalayan viewpoints, walkable lanes, and local temple traditions come together. Use it as a slow Middle Hills stop for scenery, heritage, and a change of pace from the highways below.
Languages: Nepali
Why go?
Bandipur is a hilltop town in Nepal offering magnificent Himalayan views from Tudikhel and a glimpse into local traditions like the Khadga Devi temple festival during Dashain.
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Get in
Take a bus or private ride from Kathmandu, Pokhara, or Narayanghat to Dumre Bazaar, then another bus or hike up the hill to Bandipur. Alternatively, hike from Bimalnagar or Dumre via Siddha Gufa.
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Get around
Bandipur is small enough to walk around the entire village.
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See and do
Visit Tudikhel for panoramic Himalayan views on clear days, hike Gurunche Dada, and see the Temple of Khadga Devi where the festival of Dashain involves worship of the Sacred Sword.
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Sleep
Bandipur Mountain Resort at Tudikhel offers rooms from US$40 with breakfast, a restaurant, swimming pool, and views of pine and sal trees.
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Go next
From Bandipur, continue to other destinations in the Middle Hills region.
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Places to know
A few starting points from the guide. Check current hours and prices before you go.
- sleep
Bandipur Mountain Resort
Restaurant is open for lunchtime meals, swimming pool, good views of the surrounding landscape and the grounds have a mixed canopy of pine and sal trees.
Recorded price: US $40 BB
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- see
Gurunche Dada
Nice small hill to climb for short hikes.
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- see
Temple of Khadga Devi
Temple where during Dashain festival the whole town gathers to worship the Sacred Sword.
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- see
Tudikhel
Flat hilltop area in north side of town with magnificent Himalayan views on clear days.
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Before you go
Accommodation
Only listed accommodation is Bandipur Mountain Resort, from US$40 BB.
Transport
Bandipur is walkable; no local transport needed.