If you are searching for the best destination to freshen up your mind and spend some quality time with friends and family, Bandipur could be a great place to stopover. Nestled on a hilltop Bandipur invites you with its picturesque view of the Himalayas, beautiful scenery, rich Newari architecture and culture, pristine landscape and some of the best hiking routes.

Bandipur is also a popular getaway for adventure lovers, as it offers various adventure activities — paragliding, caving, wall climbing, and hiking. You can fondly spend a day or two exploring the beguiling Bandipur to the fullest. Bandipur welcomes you with beautiful stone paved streets that leads you to a community rich in architecture and culture. With its neat and clean environment, it will make you forget your exhaustion and increase your excitement to explore the place in detail.

Bandipur is one of the oldest towns inhabited by the Newar community who still preserves its ancient architecture and maintain its cultural and traditional aura. This place has always been a centre of attraction for tourists — both domestic and international. One of the main attractions of the place is Bandipur Bazaar, where typical Newari houses portraying ancient art and architecture of the community accompany the stone paved streets. Several restaurants are at a stone’s throw distance. They serve some amazing refreshments and meals that can enjoy with drinks and hangout.

Tudikhel is popular place because it is all about the view. Early in the morning and evening, clouds peel back to reveal a stunning panoramic view of the Himalayas — Dhaulagiri, Langtang, Lirung, Manaslu, Machhapuchhare, and Ganesh Himal can be seen from here.

Siddha Cave, the largest cave of Nepal, is a must-see attraction of Bandipur. It will take about one and half hours to reach the cave on foot from the village. Along with Siddha Cave, another popular walks is to Magar Village of Ramkot. The four-hour walk will take you to this amazing and welcoming little village with some typical road houses. It is a splendid opportunity to experience the lifestyle of rural Nepal. Since the place lacks the restaurants to buy food or drinks, one should pack lunch for the journey.

Khadgadevi Temple in Bandipur is a temple that is opened only once a year on the day of Phulpati during Dashain. The temple does not contain any goddesses but Khadga — a sacred sword that is always wrapped in a piece of cloth. The sword is worshipped as a symbol of female power, and hence the name — Khadgadevi is the ‘Goddess of the sword.’ It is believed that anyone beholding at the bared sword would invite instant death.

How to get there?

Take a bus or micro from Kathmandu to Dumre and then take a local bus from Dumre to Bandipur.

Where to stay

The Old Inn: 065-520110

Gaun Ghar Hotel: 01-4215431

Hotel Depche: 9841226971