One Day in Bandipur

The small city of Bandipur is tucked between the mountains, 148.4 km away from Kathmandu, on the way to Pokhara. What makes this city so special? Well, you’ll have to visit yourself to figure it out.

Pull yourself together and get ready because I’m about to tell you how to spend an amazing day here.

Start your day with watching the sunrise from Tundikhel, it displays the beautiful range of Himalayas.

After you take in the morning freshness and the scenery, stroll around the Bandipur Bazar. It gives me a European vibe, what with the cafes and restaurants and tables out there on the street. This is definitely the best part of visiting Bandipur.

Grab a cup of tea and these big ass doughnuts while you’re there and I promise you: they are worth it.

Take a short hike to the Thani Maai temple uphill from the Bandipur Bazar right beside the Bazar entrance. It should be about 35-40 minutes. This short walk will get you pumped up; and oh did I tell you about the spectacular scenery you can view from the top??

Get a quick lunch at the Bandipur Bazar after the short hike; you can feast in on one of the many restaurants on the Bandipur Bazar.

Then get set for a trip to the Siddha Gufa Cave. This can take a while so you can think which way you want to go. You can either book a vehicle to go to the main stairs entrance and then walk uphill or take the jungle way; it depends on you. But visit the cave: it is an adventure in itself.

Speaking of adventures, if you are up for something else, you can book a paragliding ticket: yes, it is available in Bandipur.

Don’t forget to look up at the oh so many stars after dinner at night.

That about sums up a day in Bandipur.

Try it.

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