Bandipur is a small, authentic Newari village in Nepal

Bandipur is situated in the top of hill in Tanahun District, of Nepal (43km north-west of Kathmandu valley and 80km south-east of Pokhara). Because of its preserved, old time cultural atmosphere, typical newari houses makes Bandipur a centre of attraction for tourists. It has an excellent view of the Himalayas (Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh, Langtang Himal, the Marsyangdi Valley), Manakamana Temple and Gorkha is also near by beautiful tourist attraction places nearby with its high perching palace. old Newari town with perfect hilltop settlement make Bandipur an interesting tourist site. The hills around Bandipur are perfect for hiking.