Bandipur Hiking endows you with excellent views of the Himalayas including Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh, Langtang and the Marshyangdi valley. Bandipur a hilltop settlement placed on a 1000-meter ridge in Tanahu district is both easily accessible from Kathmandu and Pokhara. Because of its preserved ancient cultural and traditional atmosphere, Bandipur has increasingly been spotting the attention of adventurous hikers.
Kathmandu Summit Adventure’s Bandipur Hiking endows you with excellent views of the Himalayas including Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh, Langtang and the Marshyangdi valley. Bandipur makes an interesting hiking destination, as you could be enjoying views of Gorkha with its high perching palace, looked upon by sky-high peaks and still experience the ‘old Newari town flair’, ‘typical Newari architectural buildings’ untouched by the modern influence.
However, the main hotspots of a hike to Bandipur are Bindyabashini temple and the library in the village centre, Thani Mai, Tindhara (“Three Taps” washing place at the southeastern outskirts), Raniban (Queen’s Forest), the downhill trek to the Siddha Cave and a hike to Ramkot village.
Upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu, a representative from Kathmandu Summit Adventure will greet you and take you to your hotel. After checking in, you can rest or visit the Kathmandu Summit Adventure office. You may also want to explore the streets of Thamel, a popular tourist hub in Kathmandu, where you can shop for souvenirs. In the evening, a welcome dinner will be hosted by Kathmandu Summit Adventure, featuring delicious Nepalese cuisine that will give you a taste of the country’s authentic food culture. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.
We start a guided tour of several of the most historical and spiritual attractions in Kathmandu. Some of these landmarks including the historic Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupatinath, the famous ‘Monkey Temple’ (Swayambhunath) and the Buddhist shrine (Bouddhanath) which is one of the largest stupas in the world are listed as the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. There will be a brief pre-trip group discussion followed by trek preparation in the late afternoon at Tour and Trekking Nepal’s office in Thamel around noon. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.
We drive in the morning after the hotel through Prithivi highway to Dumre. We drive up to Bandipur. It is a nice drive along the Thrisuli River, local fruit Banana farms, oranges and citrus farms. After refreshing sightseeing around the local village. Overnight in hotel.
Early morning we enjoy with sunrise and mountain view. We start our hike uphill to the Magar village of Ramko to witness their tradition or lifestyle. If the weather is fair enough the village offers the phenomenal vista of Annapurna and Manaslu. In the evening we will explore Raniban. Stay overnight at Bandipur.
Early in the morning after breakfast, we hike to Siddha cave following the dense forest for around two hours. This recently discovered cave is 437m long and 45 m high which makes it the largest cave in Asia. Further, trek down to Bimalnagar to witness the traditional Newar village. Drive back to Bandipur from Bimalnagar to hike back the same way to Bandipur. Walk down to Bimalnagar where you vehicle waiting. You can drive to Pokhara or Chitwan National Park or continue Kathmandu.
Our journey in Nepal comes to an end today! A Kathmandu Summit Adventure representative will drop us off at the airport approximately 3 hours before our scheduled flight. On our way to home, we have plenty of time to plan our next adventure in the wonderful country of Nepal.
Note: The above-mentioned program itinerary is a sample. The period and cost of tour, trekking, volunteering or internship can be changed or extended as per travellers or volunteers' availability of duration.