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The Old Inn is a restored town-house, set in the charming village of Bandipur, off the main Kathmandu and Pokhara road. Once an important stop along the Indo-Tibet trade route, Bandipur still retains its old cultural charm, primarily because the tourist deluge went past it, to the nearby town of Pokhara. Still not very well known in the tourist market, it houses historic buildings, traffic free town square and nature trails with stunning views of the snow-capped high Himalayas.
Overlooking the historic flag-stoned bazaar, the Old Inn Bandipur, houses just 20 rooms. These are spread over two adjoining timber and brick Newari houses with adobe stucco façade and handcrafted wooden balcony that overlooks the Bazaar. Inside, the décor is traditional in style; wooden pillars and beams, narrow staircases and exceptionally low doorways and a courtyard overlooking a terraced garden. The overall feel is of an authentic, old world charm and hospitality.
During the day, guests at the Old Inn Bandipur prefer to take short treks, including a climb to Thani Mai view point which offers stunning 360-degree views, including of the Annapurnas. Another interesting site is Tundikhel, a flat plateau on the Indo-Tibet route where traders once exchanged their goods. Staff at the Old Inn can arrange a private tour to the local Silkworm Farm to see the full process of silk production and the Hindu temples of Bindebasini and Khadga Devi.
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GMT+ 5.45
Nepalese Rupee (NPR)
Location Bandipur is located between Kathmandu and Pokhara at an elevation of 1030m. It is 143kms from Kathmandu and 80km from Pokhara.
Getting there Fly to Kathmandu via Delhi or the Middle East (13-hours), and a 5-hour drive.
When to go Nepal has a Monsoonal climate with four main seasons. Autumn and spring are the two most favourable seasons for visiting Nepal. Autumn (September to early December) brings in clear weather with sunny days and warm nights. Spring (March to May) with occasional rain falls. From June to September, is the monsoon season. Uncomfortable time to visit as the climate of Nepal at this time of year brings about hot weather and rain falls almost every day.
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