Bandipur is an old town outside of the Kathmandu Valley which is an important place from a historical and cultural point of view. Before connecting Kathmandu with the main highway, Bandipur was a trading hub for trade with Tibet. It is the settlement of the Newar community who migrated from Kathmandu. So It is full of Newari culture and artistic temples.
There is a very calm and pleasant atmosphere as vehicles are not allowed inside the main town. As Bandipur is on a hillside, the weather is always cool. From there, you can see the beautiful mountain scenery to the north, including the sunrise and sunset. Apart from this the surrounding rural settlements can also observe very well. Thus Bandipur is one of the most popular destinations in Nepal.
Pokhara : it is the most beautiful and tourist city of Nepal. The main tourist area is located on the shores of the huge Phewa Lake. The long range of Annapurna can see to the north from all sides. Apart from lakes, there are innumerable caves and waterfalls as well. The World peace Stupa built on the hill above the lake offers unique view of Phewa Lake, Pokhara town and Annapurna range on the north side.
And one can enjoy the view of the sunrise and thrilling experience of paragliding from Sarangkot. So on Pokhara is very quiet, clean and has a lively atmosphere. So you should not bypass and must visit pokhara once during your trip.