Bandipur, one of the most beautiful towns in Nepal, lies in Tanahun District of Gandaki Province, between two major cities Pokhara and Kathmandu. The hilltop settlement of Bandipur is a town of indigenous Newar people. Bandipur is famous for its rich hill culture, panorama mountain views, hiking destinations, ancient structures, houses, and roads, with intact old flavor.

Full of shrines, temples, exciting caves, and other cultural attributes, Bandipur reflects the ancient architecture and has preserved art from the 17th century or older.

Situated 8 km from the main highway from Dumre, Bandipur lies at an altitude of 1,030 m on a broad saddle with hills surrounding it. With several hiking trails, tribal villages, exciting forests, and hilltop shrines, Bandipur is ideal for hikers.

Bandipur, an ancient funneling point of trails from central Nepal and Tibet to the north converged to head southward, grew in wealth and importance in the 1800s. Famous for trades of medicinal herbs, leather, tobacco, glassware, kerosene, musk pods, etc. among Tibetan and local traders, ancient Bandipur was full of richness in terms of economic status.

With star attraction hiking destination, second largest cave of South-Asia, and the most extensive cave of Nepal situated in Bimalnagar, called Siddha Gufa, Bandipur has several alluring places like Khadga Devi Temple, Chhabdi Barahi Temple, Tundikhel, etc.

Locals from Kathmandu and Pokhara come to Bandipur as their weekend destination, visit famous places, and enjoy the freshness of the town. You can take a taxi from Dumre Bajar and reach Bandipur within 15 minutes of drive.

The accommodation facility of Bandipur is perfect at a reasonable price. You can find unique Nepali cuisines and enjoy walking on the ancient streets of Bandipur Bazar that is free from pollution and vehicles and purchase hand-knitted woolen purse and few other items under reasonable price.