Bandipur, a charming hilltop town, does not have a direct bus terminal. Instead, all major transport routes lead to Dumre, a junction town located on the Prithvi Highway, approximately 8 kilometers from Bandipur. From Dumre, local transportation is readily available to reach the town itself.
From Kathmandu (via Dumre):
Tourist Bus:: Buses depart from Sorhakhutte Tourist Bus Park or Kantipath/Jamal. The journey to Dumre typically takes 5-8 hours due to road conditions, with ticket prices ranging from NPR 1,100 to NPR 1,700 (USD 10-20), often requiring purchase of a full ticket to Pokhara.
Local Bus:: Buses depart from Gongabu Bus Park (New Bus Park) and take 6-7 hours to reach Dumre, costing NPR 700-1,200 (USD 6-9).
Private Car/Taxi:: A private car takes approximately 4.5-5 hours and costs around NPR 11,000-14,000 (USD 35-110).
From Pokhara (via Dumre):
Tourist Bus:: Buses depart from Pokhara Tourist Bus Park and take about 3-4 hours to reach Dumre, with tickets costing around NPR 1,100-1,600 (USD 11-17.45) for deluxe/luxury sofa buses.
Local Bus:: Buses to Dumre typically take 2-4 hours and cost around NPR 200-250, or NPR 400-800 for local/tourist bus options.
Private Car/Taxi:: A private car journey takes approximately 3-4 hours and costs between US$25-75.
From Dumre to Bandipur:
Local Bus:: Frequent local buses run from Dumre to Bandipur, taking about 30 minutes and costing approximately NPR 100 (USD 1-2).
Taxi:: Taxis are available for around NPR 500-600, with a travel time of 15-25 minutes.
Cable Car:: A cable car option is available from Bimalnagar to Bandipur, with a two-way ticket costing NPR 500.
Nearest Airports:
The closest major airports are Pokhara Airport (PKR), about 75-80 kilometers away (2-3 hours by bus/taxi), and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, approximately 140-150 kilometers away (4-5 hours by taxi).
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