Bandipur Nepal: An ideal hub of nature and culture

Bandipur Nepal is the best and most popular place among individuals, couples, love birds on honeymoon, and family on tours. It showcases its preserved ancient history, culture, and practices. More than an elegant outlook, Bandipur is more adored for its serenity. Thus, enveloped by green forests and hills, staying here for multiple days can be an enchanting experience. Nearby caves, viewpoints, silk farms, and hiking destinations are worth the visit.

Once only known to domestic tourists, it’s now growing big with the surge in foreign tourists. And there’s the reason why it’s becoming a popular tourist hub in the country.

In this blog, we’ve discussed everything you should know before planning to stay in Bandipur Nepal.

Tip: Roam the bazaar during the evening and walk along the stone-paved alleys. Also, stop for tea and light snacks at local vendors to experience the authenticity of this place.

Reaching Bandipur from Kathmandu

Upon planning the Bandipur Nepal tour with us, you’ll get picked up in a private vehicle from the hotel.

It is 148.1 km away from Kathmandu along Prithvi Highway. Thus, it’s only accessible by road. A five-hour drive from Kathmandu takes you to Dumre Bazaar of Tanahun district. From Dumre Bazaar, you’ll drive 13.1 km east, uphill, and ultimately stop at Bandipur.

Places to visit in Bandipur Nepal

Siddha Gufa(cave)

Siddha Cave is one of the fantastic destinations you should visit while in Bandipur Nepal. It is among the largest caves in Nepal, 437 meters deep and 50 meters high. You’ll reach the cave by walking 45 minutes from the bazaar area. This walk can also be a short hike as well.

The vicinity of the cave area is serene and clean. The alleys inside the cave are broad enough for you to walk easily. If you don’t want to drive to Bandipur, this cave is accessible from Bimalnagar on Prithvi highway. From Bimalnagar, it takes 1 ½ hours to reach the cave.

If you’re an individual and want to hire a local guide, you can hire a local guide to form the bazaar area. Also, those in groups can benefit by hiring a local guide who provides authentic information about the area.

Khadga Devi Temple

Khadga Devi Temple is a Hindu temple and a central tourist attraction in Bandipur. Reaching here from the main bazaar area takes 20 minutes.

The outlook of this temple looks like a residential house. However, it has a roof of the temple that makes it more attractive and unique. Instead of idols of deities, it enshrines the sword of the 16th-century King Mukunda Sen from Palpa.

This temple remains closed throughout the year except for Fulpati. Hence, visitors stroll on the periphery of this temple and take photographs.

Thani Mai Temple Viewpoint

If you want an immense view of the sunrise from Bandipur Nepal, you must climb the Thani Mai temple, atop  Gurungche Hill. A clear view of the town and a 360-degree view of the countryside, with extended mountain views, are exciting sights this place offers. The hill’s climb starts from the southwest corner of the town and is a 30-minute walk to reach the top.

Silkworm farm

The visit to the silkworm farm is an offroad choice but worth it. It gives you firsthand ideas about how the silk farmers produce and extract the silk. You’ll see the mulberry trees planted around the farm area as it is the primary food source for all the silkworms.

There is a small display made of silkworms in plastic cases for visitors.

Bandipur Nepal Tour: An ideal family tour

Out of many popular destinations for family tours in Nepal, Bandipur is one of the most liked. The amiable temperature, serene setting, lush landscapes, best hotels, and nearby vantage points make a family tour in Bandipur Nepal exquisite. For a family on vacation, adventure sport like paragliding is also popular day activity to experience.

Fair, Bandipur is not a let ‘s-plan kind of tourist destination. It’s more suited for overnight and a day stop that offers relaxation in countryside settings. It’s more like families who return from Pokhara or are en route to Pokhara stop at Bandipur for an overnight. On staying, they enjoy the pleasant vibe in a serene and relaxed environment.

The hotels in Bandipur offer some of the best accommodation and meals, which every family love. The cozy hotel rooms, twin-sharing or private, with a traditional style, make your stay memorable.

You can get varieties of Chinese, Continental, or European meals at cafes and restaurants. Also, fast food shops here offer good food at best rates.

Utmost tourist safety is also why many people love to tour Bandipur. For families, it’s a safe place to stay and tour. You can expect the utmost safety and security during your stay. You can freely stroll on the streets, alleys, or even vantage points.

Bandipur Nepal- Best honeymoon destination in Nepal in recent time

Couples have been planning their honeymoon tours in Pokhara and Chitwan since long. These places have now become bland and not new for honeymoon couples. Couples on honeymoon in Nepal are now opting for peaceful, elegant, and ideal places to stay for a few days. Hence, in recent years, Bandipur Nepal has appeared as the best place for a honeymoon tour in Nepal.

Known as the Queen of Hills, Bandipur offers a honeymoon couple almost everything. Traditional style houses, Begumbeli blossom on stone paved alleys, give the European vibe. Moreover, the accommodation at luxurious hotels makes it an ideal place to stay. Also, the soothing weather of Bandipur makes it a romantic hub for couples.

For the morning and day activities, honeymoon couples have expansive choices. Vantage point hikes for sunrise views, temples visit, and nature walks are popular day activities. Adventure sports like tandem paragliding can also be best for love birds.

Hotels in Bandipur Nepal

Affluent hotels in Bandipur Nepal offer exceptional hospitality to individuals, families, and couples on a honeymoon. To name a few, Dupche Village Resort, Bandipur Village Inn, The Hotel, and The Red House Bandipur are among the best hotels here.

However, it doesn’t mean that hotels apart from these are not the best. Every hotel here fits the budget and requirements of every visitor.

The private suites with elegant interiors, dining, and comfy bedrooms offered by these hotels match the needs of everyone. The open courtyard at these hotels offers the best view of the mountains. With breakfast in this setting, enjoying panoramic mountains with your loved one can be an exquisite experience.

Best time to visit Bandipur Nepal

The two most loved times in the year, Spring and Autumn, are absolute months for the Bandipur tour. Although the Bandipur tour is doable throughout the year, Summer (June-July) is not a time to plan the visit.

Dumre Bazar is a hot and humid place, and in summer, it becomes scorching. Albeit Bandipur sits a few hundred above Dumre, you can still sense the warmth of summer. However, if you can bear the humid day, the cold air in the morning and evening and frequent rain from June to July make it an excellent place to visit.

Spring, Autumn, and Winter are when Bandipur sees many tourists. The lodges and hotels get filled with travelers who stay here for a day or two.

The clouds and fleeting fogs cover the entire landscape in early Autumn. The sunrise view and mountains panorama becomes crisp in Autumn and Spring days. Moreover, the rhododendron blossom in March and April makes the nearby forests elegant. These elements make Bandipur and the locale a kind. Also, the rain-free days in these months allow you to go for short day hikes around.

Final Thoughts

This place is a must for a visit if you love to be in countryside settings with enriching traditions and culture. If you’re touring with your family, friends, and for a honeymoon, staying at Bandipur Nepal is an absolute.

If you’re planning for the Bandipur Nepal Tour in 2024, we can help you plan it. Please write us at mailtoneptrek@gmail.com to plan this tour with us. Feel free to write us your requirements and intended time of visit. 

We’ll try to make it a blast!