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| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
Destination / Region | Tanahun Region |
Duration | 3 Days |
Trip Grade | easy |
Maximum Altitude | 1,030 m (Bandipur Ridge) |
Best Season | All Year Round |
Group Size | 1 - 8 Travelers |
Transportation | Private Tourist Vehicle / Jeep |
Meals | Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner during Trek |
Accommodation | Standard Mountain Teahouses & Lodges |
Start & End Point | Kathmandu / Kathmandu |
Activities | Cultural Heritage Tour |
Walking Days | 1 Walking Days |
Daily Walking | 5 - 7 Hours Daily |
Bandipur is one of Nepal's most charming and flawlessly preserved medieval hill settlements. Located high on a saddle ridge above the Marsyangdi River valley halfway between Kathmandu and Pokhara, Bandipur was once a bustling commercial stop on the India-Tibet trade route. Its traffic-free main street is lined with 18th-century tier-roofed Newari merchant mansions, carved wooden balconies, outdoor cafes, and sweeping views of the Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Manaslu ranges.
A 3-day relaxing heritage getaway featuring boutique restored mansion hotels, nature hikes to Siddha Cave, and sunset vistas from Thani Mai.
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Depart Kathmandu along the Prithvi Highway, climbing from Dumre up the winding mountain road to Bandipur. Check into your heritage hotel. Stroll down the car-free main bazaar and enjoy dinner in an open-air cafe.
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Our itineraries are crafted with gradual ascent profiles to minimize Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). Certified Sherpa guides carry fingertip pulse oximeters, medical first aid kits, and portable emergency oxygen at all times.
We manage and include all National Park, Conservation Area (ACAP/Sagarmatha), TIMS, and Restricted Area Permits on your behalf. Simply provide copies of your passport and 2 passport photos upon arrival in Kathmandu.
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Yes, Bandipur is the ideal halfway stopover between Kathmandu and Pokhara, breaking up the 6-hour highway drive with an unforgettable medieval heritage experience.
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