Bandipur

BANDIPUR located on a 1,000 m ridge overlooking the Marshyangdi River Valley in Tanahu district, some 140 km from Kathmandu at the way to Pokhara. as soon as a vibrant commercial middle on the Tibet-India change course, Bandipur gives mountain views, inventive Newar homes, shrines, forts and caves. while the Newars are primary in Bandipur, the Magar and Gurung ethnic businesses, who've historically joined Indian and British armies, inhabit the hillsides growing rice, millet, corn and mustard on terrace fields. human beings: even as the Newars are fundamental in Bandipur, the Magar and Gurung ethnic groups inhabit the hillsides growing rice, millet, corn and mustard on terrace fields. Brahmin, Chettri, Kami, Sarki, Damai ethnic corporations have additionally made Bandipur their home since the Magars first settled right here.

advised Itinerary of Bandipur (3-4 days)

Day        From-To               activities              Time      overnight           

1              Kathmandu-Bandipur OR Kathmandu- Dumre    power Kathmandu-Bandipur. Hike to Bandipur following the famous old path. excursion of Bandipur Bazaar. View the beautiful surroundings.             three ½ hrs. power (2 hrs.) Hike (1 ½ hr.) excursion the place             Bandipur accommodations, lodges, inns and homestay.

2              Bandipur              Hike up to Magar village Ramko or hike to Mukundeswari. nighttime nature stroll in Raniban                Hike (four hrs.) visit Raniban (2 ½ hrs.)   Bandipur hotels, accommodations, motels and domestic live.    

three     Bandipur              discover Siddha Cave, probably the largest give way South Asia.                Hike (three ½ hrs.)                Bandipur resorts, accommodations, inns, homestay

experience MOUNTAIN views: From the hillocks surrounding Bandipur, you are capable of take in a 300 km "visual tour" of the imperative Himalayan chain from the Jugal Himal (mountain) immediately north of Bhaktapur in Kathmandu, westwards to Langtang, Ganesh Himal, Gorkha Himal, Manaslu, Himalchuli, Buddha, Annapurnas, Dhaulagiri and Kanjiroba. The exclusive viewpoints around Bandipur consist of Gurungche hill, 20-minute hike from Bandipur Bazaar, Tundikhel and Mukundeswari. TUNDIKHEL, the big subject on the northern quit of the town, offers a hundred and eighty-diploma panoramic views of the Himalayan ramparts to the north and Marshyangdi Valley down underneath. also visible from right here are the Gorkha Palace and the famous Manakamana top. SIDDHA GUPHA, placed simply above the Bimalnagar cliff, is the most important crumple south Asia. it's miles rich in stalagmites and stalactites. A -hour hike from Siddha Gupha leads you to Patalidwar, or Gateway to Hell, any other popular cave. A visit to the cave is stated to scrub away all the sins of one’s ancestors and bring them salvation. GADHI is an ancient citadel on a hilltop just above the principle bazaar, stated so far from the time of Mukunda Sen who ruled Palpa inside the sixteenth century. because of its location, beautiful perspectives of the Himalaya may be had. MUKUNDESWARI is considered an crucial tribal "power vicinity”. placed at the pinnacle of a high summit, Mukundeswari is a 2-hour walk west of Bandipur. The shrine, festooned with many bells and tridents, is mainly revered by way of the Gurungs. RANIBAN is a stunning and properly-preserved network woodland belt for nature walks, chicken watching and exploring the abundant flowers and fauna of this location. KHADGA DEVI TEMPLE is the maximum revered shrine right here which contains no idol but a sacred khadga (sword) - a gift of Lord Shiva to Mukunda Sen, the sixteenth century king of Palpa. The sword is stated to wield substantial strength and is wrapped in cloth as dying is inevitable to every body who perspectives its naked shape. The temple is open as soon as a 12 months during the Hindu competition of Dashain in October or November. BINDHYABASINI TEMPLE is located within the heart of the Bandipur Bazaar. This pagoda-fashion temple of Goddess Durga presentations Newar craftsmanship at its first-rate with its wealthy woodcarvings and special brass paintings. in the course of the Bisket Jatra (festival), in mid-April, the idol is positioned on a palanquin and taken via the metropolis. MAHALAXMI TEMPLE, additionally in the style of a pagoda, is dedicated to the Goddess of Wealth. The structure additionally shows great woodwork in its struts and arches.

SIDHI THUMKA (1,800 m) offers excellent views of the sunrise and sunset. you may additionally see the Terai flatlands and the Mahabharat variety from the region. Siddhi Thumka is about a three-hour trek from Ilam Bazaar. CHHINTAPU (three,353 m) is the second highest height in Ilam district. almost 11 styles of rhododendrons, rare herbs, endangered natural world like the musk deer and red panda are discovered in this area. Kanchenjunga and maximum parts of Ilam can be visible from here.

climate

moderate to heat in summer with temperatures among 12-33 levels Celsius and cold to mild in the wintry weather (2-21 tiers Celsius). The months of June and July have most rain

get admission to/ accommodation

Upon reaching Dumre, 143 km from Kathmandu or 73 km from Pokhara, drive as much as Bandipur or hint the caravan path from Dumre up a flight of stone steps - a two-hour hike. widespread inn accommodations and resorts are available with contemporary services.