CAVES

Mahendra cave

This landscape is the result of solution and associated precipitation features of carbonate rocks (limestone and dolomites).The Pokhara valley consists of accumulation of pre dominantly calcareous materials. The two formations,Ghachok and Tallakot formations have left the caves ,Batulechaur; the northen area of the city has four four caves- Mahendra cave , Chamere(Bats) cave,Crystal cave and Crazy cave. The Mahendra cave was found out sixty years before.Later, it was named after the visit of late King Mahendra in Batulechaur. This is about 200 meters long, 8 feet tall roof,consists of crystalline dolomites and limestone , beautiful stalagmites,stalagmites and variety of features can be visualized with the help of torch because inside of the cave is utter dark.Another cave,Chamere cave is situated near to the Mahendra cave (about at 300 meters distance). This is not so long, ( This is not so long ,(just about 100 meters),high roof with crystalline dolomites , cool and humid environment ,and utter dark.This cave is a shelter of flock of bats, so Crazy cave within the area.These caves are to be managed for the cave visitors. The Batulechaur locality can be called as Cave Villa in Pokhara .This is about 9 km from the Pokhara Airport. Taxi and city buses are available for conveyance. The visitors should have a torch or a guide to enter into the cave.

                                                                                                                           Gupteshwor Cave is located just opposite of the Davis fall.The whole area of the cave is very much expanded, more than 350 meters long.The roof of the cave is very tall, and widened floors. This cave has three brances there withen. There is an image of Lord Shiva (Shiva Linga), many devotees and visitors do visit to worship and to pay homeage the Shiva Linga.It is an exciting part of the cave; adventure tourists can enjoy the underground visit . Inside of the cave is utter darkness, visitors should have torch.