Bandipur Village Tour

Kathmandu to Bandipur: Early in the morning, transfer to Bandipur by private vehicles & drive five hours to Bandipur, check in at hotel and evening Bandipur village exploration. Overnight stay in Hotel / Resort

full day sightseeing in Bandipur: Begin the day with a visit to the Khadga Devi Temple, the most sacred and auspicious temple in Bandipur. Then head up to the Martyrs Memorial Area, which honors seven Bandipur sons who were killed during the anti-Rana insurrection of 1951. Then head down to the shrine of Paarpani Mahadev (Shiva), who receives appeals for rain from Bandipurays during dry spells. Return to the bazaar along the main trail, and visit the two other important temples of Bandipur: Bindebashini and Mahalaxmi. Bindebashini is the pagoda-roofed temple that houses goddess Durga, the guardian deity of Bandipur. The rich wooden carving and detailed brass-work that adorn the temple are replicas of those found in the many old pagoda structures of the Kathmandu valley. It displays Newari craftsmanship. The temple has rich wood carving on its struts and windows. The lintels and toranas have detailed brass work. During Nepali New year, which falls in the mid-April, the people of Bandipur celebrate Bisket Jatra which is similar to the Bisket Jatra of Bhaktapur. It is said that people of Bandipur, especially the Newars, migrated from Bhaktapur and still have close ties with the people of Bhaktapur. After lunch you may want to visit the Silk Farm, which is less than half an hour’s walk towards the west. The staff there will give you and interesting tour-and-talk on the history and method of silk-harvesting in the Nepali hills. A quick descent to the bazaar will bring you to a unique and typical Newari town. The compact houses are built with bricks having tin or slate roofs. This is an impressive town with beautiful temples and palaces. Stroll the narrow lanes beneath traditional Newari wooden houses or sit in one of the many patis / pauwas (platform) and become part of an authentic Nepali experience. Bandipur offers mountain views and artistic houses and temples. After afternoon tea and snacks, you may want to visit Tin Dhara, where water spouts provide cool water famous among Bandipurays near and far for bathing. If you have enough time, be sure to visit slate quarries which provide roofing material for the region. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Bandipur to Pokhara: Begin your second day early by witnessing a magnificent sunrise over the Himalayas from your private balcony. After breakfast, we drive you Pokhara. The serenity of Phewa Lake and the magnificence of the Fishtail Peak rising behind it create an ambiance of peace and tranquility. Pokhara is a perfect place to see the panoramic view of Himalayan region including Annapurna and Dhaulagiri . Overnight stay at hotel

Pokhara Sight seeing: After breakfast, we go for sight seeing in Pokhara that includes international museum, Seti river gorge, Mahendra cave, Davis fall. In the evening, we go for one hour boat ride on Fewa Lake . Overnight stay at hotel.

Drive or Fly Pokhara to Kathmandu