Major city · Nepal
Bandipurबन्दीपुर
One night on the Kathmandu–Pokhara road: walk the car-free streets, see the Himalayan view from Tudikhel, then move on.
Bandipur is a restored Newari hill town on the Prithvi Highway, halfway between Kathmandu and Pokhara. The old bazaar is pedestrian-only, the views from Tudikhel stretch across the Himalayas on clear days, and the town is quiet enough to feel like a break from the road. Most travellers use it as a one-night stop.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- NPR
- Best months
- Oct–Apr
- avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, leeches on trails)
- Airports
- KTM · PKR
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- Nepal ↗Get visa information only from the Department of Immigration; visa-service lookalike sites charge extra, and the rules differ by nationality.
- Nepal ↗At stupas walk clockwise; at temples and homes remove shoes where there is a rack or a raised floor; cover shoulders and knees.
- Nepal ↗Carry Nepalese rupees in small notes: many stalls, taxis and tea shops are cash-only, and shops rarely take foreign notes.
- Nepal ↗Strikes (bandh) and protests can close roads without notice: check the news and your hotel the night before any airport or highway day.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Bandipur100 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Bandipur, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?NPR in small notes (100s and 500s) for taxis, tea shops and entry tickets.Nepal-wide
- SIM or eSIMNepal Telecom (NTC) and Ncell sell tourist SIMs at Kathmandu airport and in town with passport and a photo.Nepal-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Nepal-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up if 10% service is added; 5–10% if not.Nepal-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Nepal-wide
- SafetyBandipur is safe for tourists.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels; squat toilets with a water jug elsewhere.Nepal-wide
- Emergency numbers100 police · 102 ambulance · 1144 tourist police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSaturday is the weekly holiday: government offices and many businesses close; museums often close Tuesday.Nepal-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportKTM Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu (About 4–5 h by bus or private car to Bandipur via Dumre).
- Getting aroundWalk.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- BeerBeer (bottle)Rs 300–500
- Budget bedDouble room in guesthouse, a night, per roomNPR 1,500
- Mid-range bedDouble room in guesthouse, a night, per roomNPR 3,000
- High-end bedDouble room in guesthouse, a night, per roomNPR 6,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NPR 2,500 · Mid NPR 4,500 · High NPR 8,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- KTM Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu (About 4–5 h by bus or private car to Bandipur via Dumre) · PKR Pokhara International Airport (About 2–3 h by bus or private car to Bandipur via Dumre)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Feb
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Mar
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Apr
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
May
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jul
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Dec
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Best: Oct–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest May (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) low), wettest Jul (22 rain days), driest Dec (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Bandipur: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
2 rd
Feb
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
3 rd
Mar
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4 rd
Apr
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
May
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10 rd
Jun
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
16 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
22 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
21 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
15 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Nov
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2 rd
Dec
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
1 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk. The old bazaar is car-free; the whole village is small enough to cover on foot in 20 minutes. For Siddha Gufa or Gurunche Dada, hire a local guide or take a jeep from Dumre.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Siddha Gufa
goDoor to door: About 1–2 h from Bandipur
Jeep from Dumre or Bandipur, then a 30 min walk; or hike from Dumre (about 2 h one way)
One of Nepal's largest caves; bring a torch and sturdy shoes.
Gurunche Dada
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h round trip
Walk from the old bazaar, about 45 min
Short hike with views of the Marsyangdi valley.
Tansen
cautionDoor to door: About 3.5 h
Bus or private car via Dumre and the Siddhartha Highway, about 3 h
Similar hill town; better as a separate stop on the Pokhara–Lumbini route.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Old Bazaar
Pedestrian-only; guesthouses in restored Newari buildings. Quieter at night.
Tudikhel edge
Resorts with Himalayan views, a 5–10 min walk from the bazaar.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Rs 2,000–3,500 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rs 3,500–6,000 excl. bed
- High
- Rs 6,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in guesthouse1 × 1 night × NPR 3,000 | NPR 3,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × NPR 4,500 | NPR 9,000 |
| Bus Kathmandu–Dumre (tourist bus)2 × NPR 600 · check | NPR 1,200 |
| Jeep Dumre–Bandipur (shared)2 × NPR 200 · check | NPR 400 |
| Guide for Siddha Gufa (half day)1 × NPR 1,500 · check | NPR 1,500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NPR 1,510 |
| Trip total≈ NPR 8,310 per person per day, bed included | NPR 16,610 |
2026 estimate in Nepalese rupees; flights and long-distance buses excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Dal bhat (meal) | Rs 300–500 |
| Tea (masala chai) | Rs 30–60 |
| Beer (bottle) | Rs 300–500 |
| Bottle of water (1 L) | Rs 20–30 |
| Jeep Dumre–Bandipur (shared)check | Rs 200 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The Himalayan view from Tudikhel is weather-dependent: check the forecast before you plan a sunrise visit.
- Bandipur is on a ridge; the walk up from Dumre is steep if you arrive by bus.
- ATMs are limited; carry enough NPR for meals and accommodation.
- Dashain (September–October) brings crowds and higher prices; book ahead.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Ambulance
- 102
- Tourist Police
- 1144
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Emergency
- Police100
- Ambulance102
- Tourist Police1144
Embassy
Most embassies are in Kathmandu; the nearest consulate for many countries is in Pokhara (check).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Kathmandu–Dumre: about Rs 600, 4–5 h (check)
- Jeep Dumre–Bandipur: about Rs 200, 20 min (check)
- Bus Pokhara–Dumre: about Rs 400, 2–3 h (check)
Say or show
- नमस्ते — Hello (namaste)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavād)
- कति? — How much? (kati)
- बस स्टप कहाँ छ? — Where is the bus stop? (bas stop kahā̃ cha)
- मलाई कोठा चाहियो — I need a room (malāī koṭhā chāhiyo)
Carry small bills; change is scarce in Bandipur.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Bandipur. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Apr · avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, leeches on trails) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages with verified opening hours and entry fees for Siddha Gufa and Khadga Devi Temple.
- Eat pages with last orders and dish tags.
- Sleep pages with room photos and verified prices.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for the bus stop at Dumre.
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