The Ultimate Travel Guide to Ramkot Village, Nepal
Are you planning to visit Ramkot village, Nepal?
Here is everything you need to know about visiting Ramkot village. Ramkot village is about 6 km away from Bandipur and you can get there by hiking in about 1.5 hours. Ramkot has become a popular hiking destination from Bandipur to experience typical Nepali village life.
Hiking to Ramkot village is the most popular, but actually, Bandipur and Ramkot are connected by a jeep road, so even taxis/motorbikes can easily go there.
Ramkot Village Information
- Ethnicity: Magar
- Number of households: 80
- Interesting fact: circular houses (but only 1 remains in Ramkot)
The inhabitants of Ramkot are of the Magar ethnicity and there are about 80 households in the village. An interesting fact is that Magar people used to build circular houses, however, today only one circular house remains in the village.
On a clear day, you also get to see beautiful views of the Himalayas from Ramkot.
Best Time to Visit Ramkot Village
The best time to visit Ramkot village is between October to Mid-December and Mid-February to May. During this time, the weather is more pleasant and the mountains views should be the best.
Sometimes, weather patterns and air pollution can be unpredictable. Still, these are the times that are generally considered the best time to travel in Nepal.
What’s it like to visit Ramkot village during the monsoon season?
During the Monsoon season (June to Mid-September), it is still possible to visit Ramkot village. As the village is connected by the Ramkot Road (jeep road), the village has good access to Bandipur. The only negative side to it is that during this time, the views will definitely be too cloudy to see any mountains.
How to Get to Ramkot
Bandipur to Ramkot Hike
- Difficulty level: easy
- Bandipur to Ramkot Hike Distance: 6 km one-way (12 km two-way)
- Bandipur to Ramkot Hike Time: 1.5 hour one-way (3 hours two-way)
- Can I hike it solo? Yes, it is totally fine to hike it on your own
It takes about 1.5 hours to hike from Bandipur to Ramkot. The hike is an easy one, following the Ramkot Road for the first one hour. For the last 30 minutes, you can take a trail that is a bit more scenic than walking on the road.
Depending on how much time you spend in Ramkot, it can be visited as a half or full day trip from Bandipur.
For more information and tips for the hike, check out my complete guide on hiking from Bandipur to Ramkot.
Getting from Bandipur to Ramkot by Car
Although hiking the Ramkot is the most popular way to go, it is also possible to get to Ramkot by car or motorbike. The Ramkot Road goes from Bandipur to Ramkot (which is the same road as if you were hiking).
There are usually a couple of taxis at the Ramkot Road in Bandipur where you can negotiate the prices. It takes about 30 minutes to get from Bandipur to Ramkot by car.
Things to Do in Ramkot
Discover Ramkot Village
Ramkot is a tiny village and most people come here to enjoy every day village life. Set out on a walk around the village and you will be able to explore authentic village life. I really enjoyed people going on about their day and not really minding me wondering around the village.
Check Out the Views of the Himalayas
Ramkot has beautiful views of the surrounding hills as well as the Himalayas. You get almost the same views as from Bandipur but I am not sure what the sunrise and sunset is like here. You will see the Himalayas as you walk along the village and you can get panoramic views if you walk to the far end of town. It is really serene in the peace and quiet of Ramkot.
Chill at the Culture Home Restaurant
The Culture Home Restaurant was recently established and is the only restaurant in Ramkot. Initially, they were only serving drinks but recently they have also started serving Nepali meals such as dal bhat and fried rice.
If you want to be sure, you can also ask your hotel in Bandipur to prepare you a packed lunch for you. This way you can take a packed lunch with you and just have some drinks at the Culture Home.
Stay in a Homestay
The owner of the Culture Home Restaurant can also arrange homestays in Ramkot. If you are interested to stay in a homestay in Ramkot, call (00977)9846243546 – it is the number of the owner of Culture Home.
I recommend to call and arrange the homestay the day before you would go on a hike to Ramkot to make sure that the homestay is available. The cost for a homestay is Rs. 1,500/night.
FAQ: Ramkot Village, Nepal
Bandipur to Ramkot Village Distance
Ramkot village is only about 6 km away from Bandipur. The road to Ramkot is a narrow, jeep road through the hills.
It takes about 1.5 hours to hike from Bandipur to Ramkot one-way.
