Views of the Himalayas at dawn from The Thani Mai Temple Viewpoint in Bandipur.

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Thani Mai Temple Viewpoint

Bandipur


The main reason to climb up to Thani Mai is for the spectacular sunrise views from Gurungche Hill. A clear morning offers some of the most memorable 360-degree vistas in the country, with the Himalaya stretching out along the horizon, and the valley below cloaked in a thick fog that resembles a white lake. The trail starts near the school at the southwest end of the bazaar, and is a steep 30-minute walk.


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