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Bandipur's Past
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The placenames around Bandipur indicate that the surrounding region, known as Tanahun
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How To Get There, Where To Stay
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The best way to Bandipur is to arrive by mid-day at Dumre Bazaar from Pokhara or Kathmandu, and to hike it up.
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Sights of Bandipur
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Mountain Views: The hillocks that surround Bandipur provides an unequalled panoramic view of the Himalayan ramparts to the north.
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Temples and Festivals
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Khadga Devi Temple: This two-storeyed temple can be missed, because it looks like an ordinary dwelling.
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The Town Today
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In the end, the road's alignment may have been a boon rather than a bane. While many Newar hill towns lost their distinctiveness after joining the highway grid, Bandipur retained its originality.
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