Top places to visit in Bandipur

• Bandipur Bazaar (Old Town)

  old_town · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  The traffic-free main street of Bandipur, a beautifully preserved 18th-century Newari trading town of shuttered townhouses, temples and cafés strung along a mountain ridge.

• Tundikhel Viewpoint

  viewpoint · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

  A grassy promontory at the edge of Bandipur with a 360° panorama over the Marsyangdi valley and, on clear days, the Annapurna, Manaslu and Ganesh Himal ranges.

• Siddha Gufa (Cave)

  cave · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  Reputed to be the largest cave in Nepal, a vast limestone cavern of stalactites and chambers about an hour's walk from Bandipur, explored with a lamp and a local guide.

• Thani Mai Temple

  hindu_temple · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

  A goddess temple on a hill above Bandipur, the town's favourite sunrise spot for a Himalayan panorama; reached by a short steep climb from the bazaar.

• Khadga Devi Temple

  hindu_temple · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Bandipur's principal temple, housing the sacred sword (khadga) of the goddess brought from the ancient kingdom of Palpa; the focus of the town's Dashain celebrations.

• Ramkot Village

  village · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  A traditional Magar village a two-hour walk from Bandipur, with round thatched houses and rural mountain scenery — a window into the region's ethnic Magar life.

Things to do

• Siddha Gufa Cave Exploration Adventure · 4 h · from NPR 1,500 per person
• Bandipur Old Town Heritage Walk Cultural · 2 h · from NPR 1,200 per person
• Thani Mai Sunrise Hike Nature · 2 h · from NPR 900 per person
• Ramkot Village Day Hike Nature · 5 h · from NPR 2,000 per person

Where to stay in Bandipur

• Bandipur Bazaar about NPR 6,000 per night

  The car-free heart of Bandipur, where boutique heritage inns occupy restored Newari townhouses along the historic main street.

Hotels

• Bandipur Village Resort 3-star · NPR 4,000 to NPR 8,000 per night
• The Old Inn 4-star · NPR 8,000 to NPR 16,000 per night
• Gaun Ghar 4-star · NPR 7,000 to NPR 14,000 per night

Where to eat

• The Old Inn Restaurant Nepali, Newari, Continental · about NPR 1,100 per person
• Bandipur Bakery Café Cafe, Bakery, Continental · about NPR 400 per person
• Devi's Café Bandipur Nepali, Continental, Cafe · about NPR 500 per person

Getting to Bandipur

Nearest airport: Sauraha (Bharatpur Airport) (BHR), about 28 km away in a straight line. The road or rail journey is longer.

How visitors arrive in Bandipur

• Bus on the Prithvi Highway to Dumre, then local bus up By road from Kathmandu / Pokhara · common · unconfirmed

  Any Kathmandu-Pokhara vehicle can drop you at Dumre on the highway; a local bus climbs to the edge of Bandipur town. Source: english.onlinekhabar.com

From the bus terminal to the centre

• Local bus from Dumre to Bandipur unconfirmed

  Buses stop at the edge of town; vehicles are not allowed inside, so walk in. Source: english.onlinekhabar.com

Getting around

• Walking

Best time to visit Bandipur

• Jan 18°C
• Feb 21°C
• Mar 26°C
• Apr 30°C
• May 30°C
• Jun 30°C
• Jul 28°C
• Aug 28°C
• Sep 28°C
• Oct 27°C
• Nov 23°C
• Dec 19°C

More in Nepal

• Kathmandu
• Pokhara
• Bhaktapur
• Patan (Lalitpur)
• Sauraha (Chitwan)
• Lumbini

Frequently asked questions about Bandipur

How many days do you need in Bandipur?

A typical trip to Bandipur is 1-2 days.

What are the main places to visit in Bandipur?

Places covered in our Bandipur guide include Bandipur Bazaar (Old Town), Tundikhel Viewpoint, Siddha Gufa (Cave), Thani Mai Temple, Khadga Devi Temple.

Where should I stay in Bandipur?

Our guide covers these areas to stay in Bandipur: Bandipur Bazaar.

How do I get around Bandipur?

Ways to get around Bandipur covered in our guide: Walking.

What is the weather like in Bandipur?

Average daytime highs in Bandipur run from 18°C in Jan to 30°C in Jun.