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Bandipur Tanahu Magar Cultural Trek 1 |
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Bandipur is a hilltop settlement in Tanahu
District, (Gandaki Zone) of Nepal. Because of
its preserved, old time cultural atmosphere,
Bandipur and its surroundings has increasingly
been coming to the attention of tourism. It is a
picturesque town nesteled in the Himalayan
foothills of Nepal, a land as famous for its
natural beauty as for the hospitality of the
people. Tanahu lies midway between capital
Kathmandu and Pokhara, another tourist
destination.
Situated on a hilltop above the highway town of
Dumre (7 Km), Bandipur and around captivates the
visitors with its cultural appeal and pristine
scenery. This town has maintained its old-age
flavour, and presents sightseers with the heady
mix of history, architecture, incredible views,
awesome caves, and unspoiled landscapes.
Ethnicity:
Formerly a Magar village, Bandipur today is
settled by a variety of Nepali ethnicities with
different beliefs: the Bahuns, the Chettris, the
Newars, the Damais, Kamis, Sarkis, Kasais, the
Magars and Gurungs. Most of the villages around
Bandipur are mostly. |
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Itinerary in Details
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Day 01 :
Drive from Kathmandu to Dumre by bus which will take
approx. 4-5 hours. A jeep will be taken to drive to
Bandipur which will take 15-20 minutes only. Visit
the typical Newari village and overnight at camp. |
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Day 02 :
Trek down hill from Bandipur to Sukhauraphant and a
trek of 2 2 and half hours gradual up to Rumsi.
Exploration around the Rumsi village which is mostly
inhabited by Magar people. Overnight at tented camp. |
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03 : Trek down from Rumsi to Seti River for
about 2 hours and cross the Seti river and walk
along the bank of the river up to Deuli Khola Dovan
which will take about 45 minutes. After lunch our
trek resumes climbing up hill to Dubung, Mins
village for about 2 and half hours. Overnight at
tented camp at Bhalethunge Danda, the views of the
beautiful Himalayan ranges and near by hilly areas
which are seen from here are simply spectacular. |
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Day 04 :
Rest day at Dubung. Morning Hike to Sasarki Thumka
from where views of Tarai and also the stunning
views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Gorkha and
others Himalayan ranges can be enjoyed. Exploration
around Dubung village. See the lifestyle, culture,
tradition etc. In the evening, enjoy the typical
Magar cultural dance, Kaura. Overnight at tented
camp at Bhalethunge danda. |
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Day 05 :
Trek on the gradual up and down way to Rising
village which is one the biggest Magar villages of
Tanahun District. Explorationa and see the Magar
culture and lifestyle.
Overnight at tented camp. |
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Day 06 :
Trek from Rising to Bhimat which takes a couple of
hours. Overnight stay at tented camp |
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07 :
Drive to Gorkha. Visit the Gorkha Durbar, the
royal palace of King Prithivi Narayan Shash from
where he started the mission to unite the small
kingdoms of Nepal into a single country. And
exploration around. Overnight stay at tented camp. |
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Day 08 :
Ends the trip and drive back to Kathmandu. |
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