Travel advisory · NepalSome governments advise against travel to parts of Nepal.The warnings cover only these areas: Nuwakot, Rasuwa.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
- Nuwakot · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, Spain
- Rasuwa · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, Spain
Also named by one government: China-Nepal border area (New Zealand), Rasuwagadhi-Timure-Syafrubesi area (Rasuwa, incl. Nepal-China border crossing) (US), Areas along the Bhota Koshi and Trishuli rivers (Spain), Dhading (Spain), Gorkha (Spain)
| Government | Advice | Updated | Read the advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (FCDO) | No advice against the whole country | – | Read the advice |
| United States (State Dept) | Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (regional advisories) | Sep 4, 2026 | Read the advice |
| Canada (Global Affairs) | Exercise a high degree of caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| Germany (Auswärtiges Amt) | Besondere Vorsicht walten lassen; keine Reisewarnung | Oct 19, 2026 | Read the advice |
| New Zealand (SafeTravel) | Exercise increased caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) | Zone de vigilance renforcée (ensemble du pays) | – | Read the advice |
Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.
Bandipur
Bandipur is a slow, car-free hill town where old Newar houses, mountain views and short walks make a restful stop between Kathmandu and Pokhara.
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Bandipur is a hill town in Tanahun District, Gandaki Province, in central Nepal. It sits on a ridge between Kathmandu and Pokhara and is reached by road from both. Its old core is a long, stone-paved main street lined with brick and timber houses built in the Newar style, with carved windows and tiled roofs. Vehicles are kept out of the old bazaar, so the street stays quiet during the day.
On clear mornings the ridge gives views north toward the high Himalaya. Visitors walk up to the Thani Mai temple above town and to the Siddha Gufa limestone cave a short distance away. Bandipur suits slow trips of one to three nights, with time for walking the old streets, sitting over a meal and watching the light change on the peaks. Autumn, roughly October to November, and spring, roughly March to April, are the clearest months. The monsoon from June to September brings heavy rain and cloud.
Bandipur in five
- Get your Nepal visa before you flyMost passports qualify for a visa on arrival at Kathmandu airport or an e-visa online. Indian nationals enter without a visa. Check your passport's eligibility on the immigration site before you book.Visas and entry
- Set up a SIM or eSIM in KathmanduNcell and NTC sell SIMs in Kathmandu and Pokhara, and mobile signal drops out on the hill road. Load data before you leave the city.Phones and eSIM
- Carry rupees in cashCard payment is not reliable in small guesthouses and shops in Bandipur, and there are few ATMs there. Withdraw enough Nepalese rupees (NPR) in Kathmandu or Pokhara before you go.Money and costs
- Arrange the last leg from DumreBuses from Kathmandu and Pokhara stop on the Prithvi Highway at Dumre, and the road up to Bandipur climbs steeply from there. Book a jeep or taxi for the climb and confirm the fare with your hotel first.Getting around
- Insure for helicopter evacuationIf you plan to walk up from the valleys, your policy needs to cover trekking and helicopter evacuation, since a hospital in the hills can be hours away. Read the trekking clause before you buy.Travel insurance
Things to do in Bandipur
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Need to know
- Currency
- Nepalese rupee (NPR)
- Entry
- Visa on arrival or e-visa for most passports; Indian nationals enter without a visa Read more
- Emergency
- 100 police, 101 fire, 102 ambulance
- Tipping
- Expected for guides and drivers; rounding up at restaurants is common
- Time
- UTC+5:45, no daylight saving
Weather by month
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryCold, foggy
- FebruaryCool, hazy
- MarchClearer, warming
- AprilClear, warm days
- MayHot, hazy
- JuneMonsoon rain
- JulyHeavy rain, cloud
- AugustMonsoon rain
- SeptemberRains easing
- OctoberClear, autumn
- NovemberClear, cool
- DecemberCold, hazy
Right now in Bandipur
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 16°
- Humidity
- 95%
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 0%
Bandipur
04:24 AM
Tuesday, November 3
- Today26°16°0%Tuesday: Fog. High 26°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Wed25°16°0%Wednesday: Fog. High 25°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Thu24°15°0%Thursday: Fog. High 24°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Fri24°14°0%Friday: Fog. High 24°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Sat25°13°0%Saturday: Clear. High 25°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Sun25°12°0%Sunday: Fog. High 25°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Mon26°12°0%Monday: Clear. High 26°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 0%.
Updated 03:15 AM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 152 NPR
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Day trips by train
- Dumrethe last leg by jeep or taxiThe highway town where the road up to Bandipur begins.
- Pokharaa long road tripLakeside town and the main base for Annapurna-area walks.Read the guide
- Kathmandua long road tripThe capital, with the main airport and the visa office.
Before you go to Bandipur
Rules for Bandipur, checked
- Check visa rules with Nepal Immigration before you fly, since some passports need a visa and others do not.Source
- Remove your shoes before entering a temple, and ask before you photograph people or ritual sites.
- Use your right hand to give and take money, food and gifts; the left hand is considered unclean.
- Some trekking areas need permits; check current rules with the Nepal Tourism Board before you walk.Source
Plan around Bandipur
Bazaar guesthouses, hill-view rooms and the road up
Read the guideMoney and costsCash, cards and what to carry from Kathmandu or Pokhara
Read the guideGetting aroundBuses to Dumre, then the climb by jeep or taxi
Read the guideVisas and entryVisa on arrival, e-visa, and who needs neither
Read the guidePhones and eSIMSIMs, eSIM and signal on the hill road
Read the guideAll of NepalRegions, treks, money and rules for a Nepal trip
Read the guideBandipur FAQ
Is Bandipur worth visiting?
Yes, if you want an old hill town with views and a slow pace. It suits a night or two between Kathmandu and Pokhara. Skip it if you want nightlife or large museums.
How many days do you need in Bandipur?
Two nights cover the old bazaar, the viewpoints and a temple walk. One night works if you are only passing through. Add a day for walking to nearby villages.
Can you visit Bandipur as a day trip from Kathmandu or Pokhara?
It is possible but tiring, since the road from either city is long and the final climb is slow. Stay at least one night to see the bazaar in the evening and at dawn.
Are there ATMs in Bandipur?
Few, so withdraw enough cash in Kathmandu or Pokhara before you go. Card payment is not reliable in small guesthouses.
Can you see the Himalayas from Bandipur?
On clear mornings, yes, the high peaks can be seen from the hill. Haze and monsoon cloud hide them for much of the year, so the clear months are the best bet.