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Bandipur Tanahu Magar Cultural Trek 3 |
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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 during the day; 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 :
Walk along the ridge of the hills. Villages of
different communities are the attractions on our
route. It will take us about 5-6 hours to get to
Chhipchhipe which is the village mostly inhabited by
Magar and Gurung communities. Overnight at camp |
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Day 06 :
Gentle downhill walk towards Devghat. Walk of around
5-6 hours will take us to Devghat where we will camp
by Narayani river. Nine rivers meet altogether at
this place making a big Narayani river. The Devghat
temple is very famous of this place. |
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Day
07 :
Trekking ends here. We will either go to Chitwan
National Park to enjoy the Jungle safari or we will
drive back to Kathmandu. |
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