Bandipur
Bandipur village is located between the Capital of Kathmandu and the Lake-town of Pokhara ridge above the highway above Dumre a picturesque Newar town that still retains its centuries-old appeal.
About Bandipur
Bandipur village is located between the Capital of Kathmandu and the Lake-town of Pokhara ridge above the highway above Dumre a picturesque Newar town that still retains its centuries-old appeal. Presents sightseers with a heady mix of history, architecture, incredible views, awesome caves, and unspoiled landscapes. Located at an altitude of 1030 meters.
Bandipur has been described as a natural view tower, providing a spectacular panorama of the entire Annapurna range plus the Peaks of Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, and Langtang to the Marsyangdi valley which is below 500 meters. Apart from the stunning views of the Himalayas and the Marsyangdi valley; a visit to the town is an opportunity to get a close look at Newar culture life that reflects the refined civilization of the Kathmandu valley.
Bandipur was once a prosperous trading center; as its charming buildings with their neoclassical and shuttered windows will attest. Originally a simple Magar village, Newars from Bhaktapur settled here in the early nineteenth century, taking advantage of its malaria–free location to develop it into an important stop on the India –Tibet Trade route.
Location
Bandipur, Nepal