Places of Interest in Bandipur 

Bandipur is a peak settlement in Tanahu District, Gandaki Zone of Nepal. In light of its safeguarded, old fashioned social environment, Bandipur has progressively been going to the consideration of tourism. At the season of the 1991 Nepal evaluation it had a populace of 9952 individuals living in 1929 individual families.

Bandipur was set up as a piping purpose of exchange by Newar brokers from Bhaktapur in the Kathmandu valley after it had been vanquished in 1768 by Prithvi Narayan Shah. They exploited its jungle fever free area to form it into a critical stop along the India-Tibet exchange course. With them they brought their social legacy and design which fundamentally has stayed unaltered right up 'til the present time.

Initially a basic Magar town in the mid nineteenth. Century Bandipur formed into prosperous exchanging focus and a group with town-like elements: generous structures, with their neoclassical façades and covered windows and roads cleared with pieces of silverish slate. Bandipur had its prime in the Rana times (1846-1951), when, as a measure of its energy and notoriety, it was allowed extraordinary consent to have its own particular library (as yet existing).

In the 1970s, exchanging fell into a precarious decay with the development of the Kathmandu – Pokhara interstate. For specialized reasons it was coherently implicit the Marsyangdi valley, leaving Bandipur disengaged up on the mountain. Notwithstanding that, as an aftereffect of its poor availability, Bandipur lost significance on the grounds that the region central command of Tahahu were moved to Damauli. The tradesmen of Bandipur were compelled to move down to Dumre and many even left for the Terai; Bandipur turned a semi-phantom town. The populace declined impressively. On two events Bandipur has seen some turmoil. The general population were not effortlessly and promptly evaded by the development of the street and battled for an alternate course in the arranging procedure. In the 1970s, when the primary shows for vote based system occurred in Nepal, the general population of Bandipur raged the little army. A few people were executed and the officers fled. Once more, when the region central command were to be moved, the general population exhibited and involved the organization. The government workers fled amid the night. Indeed, even the ruler was flown in by helicopter to quiet the circumstance. Be that as it may, the decrease of the little town couldn't be returned. A few relics of its rich past remain. Albeit many houses are in awful repair, the run of the mill Newari design is saved. A particular part of Bandipur's primary road is a secured veranda stretching out along nearly the whole length on the northern side. The majority of the structures still have little shops in them. The slate sections in the primary road have been devastated by overwhelming vehicles, for which they were not made, but rather they can in any case be made out along the edges and in the littler back streets. The library still exists and was deliberately revamped in 2000. Another relic is a soccer-field-sized Tundikhel toward the upper east of Bandipur and the towns significance as place for schools for the encompassing towns.



Spots to Visit around Bandipur Bazaar 

Khadga Devi 
The sanctuary of Khadga Devi is a standout amongst the most venerated sanctuaries in Bandipur, which is gave a false representation of by its look of a private house aside from the finial. This sanctuary is opened to lovers just once per year upon the arrival of Phulpati amid the Hindu celebration of Dasain. The place of worship does not contain any statues of divine beings or goddesses, but rather a Khadga, a consecrated sword wrapped in layers of fabric. Legend has it that on the off chance that anybody takes a gander at it, he or she welcomes moment passing by regurgitating blood. As per another story, the relic was a present from Lord Shiva to Mukunda Sen, ruler of Palpa (1518-1553 A.D.). The Khadga is venerated as an image of the female power, subsequently the name Khadga Devi, which implies goddess of the sword.

Bindhabasini Temple 
This sanctuary is situated in the principle bazaar territory and is built in the pagoda style. A picture of the goddess Bindhabasini is revered here. It additionally contains statues of different goddesses. Amid the New Year festivities of the Bikram Sambat, the picture of Bindhabasini is put on a chariot and pulled through town in the midst of other celebration.

Chandithan 
This sanctuary deceives the west of Bandipur Bazaar. As indicated by legends, individuals would put 12 eggs inside the sanctuary and cover it with straw and a block before the begin of the planting season. On the off chance that the eggs kept new following one year when they were revealed, it implied that there would be a decent yield the next year.

Mahalaxmi Temple 
This sanctuary is situated toward the southeast of the principle bazaar. Its engineering indicates it to date from the medieval period. The sanctuary is in the style of a pagoda. The struts and tympanum are decorated with figures of Bhimsen and different legendary animals. The first statue of the goddess Mahalaxmi, in any case, was stolen, and it has been supplanted by another one.

Narayan Temple 
This sanctuary misleads the east of the principle bazaar zone. Statues of the god Harihar and the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu are introduced inside.

Tundikhel 
Tundikhel is a fantastic vantage guide arranged toward the north of Bandipur's primary bazaar. From here, one can see the glorious Himalayan Range including the marvelous pinnacles of Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, Langtang, Manaslu and Ganesh Himal, among others. The amazing Gorkha Palace and the popular Manakamana Peak can likewise be seen obviously. Different sights incorporate the Marsyangdi Valley, Bimalnagar and Dumre.

Encompassing Areas 
Tundikhel is a fabulous vantage direct arranged toward the north of Bandipur's primary bazaar. From here, one can see the brilliant Himalayan Range including the fantastic pinnacles of Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, Langtang, Manaslu and Ganesh Himal, among others. The amazing Gorkha Palace and the renowned Manakamana Peak can likewise be seen obviously. Different sights incorporate the Marsyangdi Valley, Bimalnagar and Dumre.

Paharpani Mahadev 
A fifteen-minute stroll toward the north of Bandipur Bazaar conveys one to the altar of Parpani Mahadev. From above, it shows up as a little shrub. A stone pathway prompts to the give in like holy place. Inside, there is a waterspout, and beneath it are introduced a few little statues of different divine beings. They are known as Parpani Mahadev. In the days of yore, individuals assembled here to sing psalms and bathe under the wellspring before going to work in their fields. A lake has been worked here to add to the magnificence of the site.

Purano Kot (Gurungche Hill) 
Purano Kot, initially a fortification, lies at a separation of around 500 m toward the west of the primary bazaar. It takes around twenty minutes of simple strolling over the stones to achieve the top. There is a little sanctuary close-by containing various old statues. By it stands a recently constructed sanctuary of Thanithan Mai. The neighborhood individuals trust that going to Mahadev at this spot amid a dry spell will bring precipitation.

Tandrang Tundrung 
Tandrang Tundrung is a fifteen-minute stroll toward the west of Bandipur Bazaar. Its strange name is said to emulate the sound that is created when a stone is tossed into the well here. As indicated by the old-clocks of the town, it was utilized by Mukunda Sen to go amongst Mukendeswari and Tandrang Tundrung to perform religious deeds.

Gadhi 
This antiquated fortress misleads the upper east of Bandipur and is accepted to have existed from the season of Mukunda Sen. Since the spot lies at a higher rise than the bazaar, you can get a staggering perspective of the mountains from here.

Teendhara 
This place misleads the east of the primary bazaar and can be come to in ten to twenty minutes. The name of this place implies three water gushes. Two wellsprings were included later. A place of worship devoted to Lord Shiva lies adjacent.

Raniban 
This woodland of Sal trees is situated toward the east of the primary bazaar. Nature aficionados will appreciate going to the spot for its greenery and serenity.

Padma Library 
This notable library lies in the heart of Bandipur Bazaar. It was changed into its present superbness from an asylum for sages in 1945. It has been serving book darlings from the times of the Rana administration.

Ramkot
Ramkot is a two-hour stroll toward the west of Bandipur. It is a simple climb going through Muchuk Village from where you can likewise visit Mukundeswari. Ramkot is a run of the mill Magar town with customary round houses.

Ramkot is untouched by current improvement and offers a chance to encounter the way of life of provincial Nepal. From here, one can go ahead to Chabdi Barahi, which can be come to following two hours of simple climbing.

Mukundeswari 
Mukundeswari lies at a height of 1,830 m. It is around a two-hour stroll toward the west of Bandipur. The place resembles a display of old weapons and different ancient pieces as swords of various shapes and sizes lie scattered all around.

Chabdi Barahi 
Chabdi Barahi is a four-hour stroll toward the west of Bandipur. This journey spot can likewise be come to by street from Damauli. Aficionados relinquish pigeons and different creatures to the hallowed place here.

Siddha Cave
Bandipur astounds guests with its geography as much as with its picturesque and social attractions, and it would be inconceivable not to visit its hollows. The must-see goal here is Sidhha Cave, found just in 1987. It is said to be the biggest surrender in the kingdom as well as on the South Asian subcontinent. Tourists can check for themselves by investigating its inward breaks which are loaded with characteristic works of art made by the stalactites and stalagmites here. Siddha Cave is arranged simply over the precipice of Bimalnagar, from where it is a thirty-minute climb. The give in can be come to from Bandipur following a hour and a half of simple strolling. Patalidwar This give in additionally passes by the name of Gateway to Heaven. As indicated by legend, anybody entering the give in will bring about every one of the transgressions of their predecessors to be washed away and bring them salvation. The route to this buckle is through a wilderness and takes around two hours from Siddha Cave. A religious reasonable is held here in April when participants perform the Chutka dance.

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