Bandipur, a small mountain town in Tanahun,
rich in culture, religion and natural beauty.
It is one of the hidden destinations from tourists although it has sufficient assets to
lure foreign visitors.
Yes, it is a small town but traditional houses on either sides of the road, an ancient
temples like Khadkadevi temple, Bandyavasini temple, Ganesh temple, Mukundaswori temple
and Thanimai temple are the assets to recognize itself.
Bandipur sits on the lap of erotic bent and gift of nature; it is situated at the height
of 1005 meters from the sea level. This small town, Bandipur meets
by the metallic road
diverted from the Prithvi Highway at people, a small village. It is only seven km in
distance from Dumre Bazaar. Everyone enjoys walking up or boarding a bus or it climbs
up the hill and passes the natural surrounding and affectionate welcome touches of
cool fresh air. Scene of eye-catching mountains Dhawalagiri, Ganesh, Manaslu, Langtang,
Aqnnapurna and Maachhapuchhre really makes a visitor happy. From the top of Tudikhel
one can see Manakamana, Gorkha, Ligligkot, Chyanglingtar and the airport at Palungtar,
from the top of Mukundaswori hill
one can see Deuchuli hill of Nawalparasi and Damauli
city, the headquarter of Tanahun district.
The people in Bandipur are mostly Newar but there are casts like Gurung, Magar, Chhetri
and Brahmin etc also like in harmony. Local festivals like Ghantu, Kande, Balan, Lakhe,
Sorathi, Ropain Jatra, Maruni Dance, Bachha Jatra, Dahi Jatra etc can be enjoyed by
tourists. For the handicrafts lover there are all high range of unique craftsmanship
on the doors and windows of temples and local houses.
The town is only 135 km away from Kathmandu valley and 65 km from Pokhara. It is in the
western part of Nepal, poised in Gandaki zone, Tanahun district.
Bandipur is eagerly waiting for the tourists to welcome them, the comfortable
lodger are already constructed and on the way of services.
