Bandipur Travel Guide

 josephescu Says:  Back when Bandipur was a stop no the trade route India – Tibet, Tundikhel was the setting for trade fairs, as well as a parade ground for archery contests and celebrations. Strolling around the platform, i got a sense of eternalness to the point that i even expected some... 

 josephescu Says:  There are breathtaking views of the Himalayan from Bandipur, and they range from Langtang peak in the east to Dhaulagiri in the west. From the nearby hilltops, one can see as far as Manakamana and Gorkha to east the great Chitwan plains to the south, among others. Himalayas... 

 akikonomu Says:  This is where the majority of activities is located. All the shops and hostels are here, so it's the best place to coordinate activities. 

 akikonomu Says:  Shiva is the Hindu god the locals pray to. We were fortunate to witness a celebration at the shrine which gave out a mysterious air when lit with many oil lamps.The locals make a sweet, flour cake as offerings and consumption. 

 akikonomu Says:  As the silkworm farming is more for subsistence rather than tourism, it may be advisable to get a villager to accompany you there.They allow us to freely pick the juicy mulberry fruits which you must be careful not to let it drip on your clothes as they do not come off. 

 akikonomu Says:  The local Hindus do not eat beef and the main source of meat come from the goats bred by each family.The distinctive feature of the goat pens are the low ceiling, low windows and doors and baskets of dried grass hung outside the pen for grazing. Many of the goat pens are... 

 akikonomu Says:  The distinctive feature of the village houses are the brick walls, mud floors and slate roofs. In fact, the slate roofs come directly from the pits in the village itself. Some houses are also very brightly painted and very Mediterranean-ish. 

 josephescu Says:  It may happen that participants to some “conferences” or “meetings”, or other groups, make parties all night long, so that you won’t be able to sleep too much. A touristy complex set among pine tress, with cottages, restaurant, empty swimming pool and the rest, located on a... 

 akikonomu Says:  The resort is situated near the hospital with a huge field in front. Luxurious by local standards, this is the best place to stay if you don't really want to rough it out in the cold months.I'm unable to give a price as it was included in the tour package. The Himalayans... 

 josephescu Says:  From Dumre, jeeps to Bandipur leave from the main road. Just ask the locals, they will show you where. The 7km road up the mountain is done in 20 minutes, and a fare would be 20 rupees. From Bandipur, jeeps to Dumre leave from the main road or from the town square.In...