CAVES IN POKHARA

            Of the many caves in Pokhara, Mahendra Cave, Bat Cave, Gupteshwor Cave are the most popular ones. Each has its own speciality. Different kinds of mysterious figures naturally formed on the limestone could be visible in the caves while thoueands of bats can be observed inside Bat Cave. It is advised to carry a flashlight while entering caves. The caves are described below:-
      
MAHENDRA CAVE

Mahendra Cave

         The Mahendra Cave is situated some 7 km north of Prithivichowk at Batulechaur. The cave was named Mahendra Cave in 1960 AD when it was inagurated by the then King Mahendra. A person can easily enter the cave untill 125 meters. The cave is located amidst a peaceful forest and picnickers pack area. A small fee is applicable to enter the cave. Lightbulbs have also been fitted for easy observation of the cave while there is also the arrangement of back up lights during the powercut hours. Tourists are advised to stay calm while entering the cave.

BAT  CAVE

Bat Cave

         The Bat Cave is almost 700 meters from the Mahendra Cave. The cave got its name from the thousands of bat that call the cave their home and hang from its ceiling. People can easily reach to 150 metres of the cave while there is also an alternative exit. There are also fitted bulbs to observe  the view easily and clearly. A small fee is applicable to  enter  the  cave.

GUPTESHWOR  CAVE

           The longest and important cave of the South Asia, the Gupteshwor Cave is located at Chhorepatan of Pokhara.. The cave  got its name from the Gupteshwor  Mahadev Temple situated within the cave.  There is also a subterranean waterfall in the cave. The cave is situated  100 meter  southwest of the Davies' Falls, 4 km south of Prithvichwok.

             Besides, there are also other  famous places where a large number of both internal and foreign tourists love to visit time and again.

SETI  GEORGE

          The Seti George at a 4 km distance from Prithvi Chowk is one of the highlights of Pokhara attaracting majority of tourists visiting Pokhara. Local residents estimate the george to be 150 to 200 meter deep. Peeping deep into the george is fascinating as well as frightening at the same time. There is a small garden by the george that makes the surroundings enchanting with blooming flowers. A small fee is applicable to observe the george.

LAKE   SIDE

         Pokhara's Lake Side has become synonymous to Pokhara the second most important tourist destination in Nepal. Located on the banks of the Fewa Lake and directly in front of the Mt. Machhapuchhre, Lakeside bewitches everyone.Calm and peaceful envionment, clean roads lined by green trees, and restimg places under the shade of the trees have added to the Lakeside's charming beauty. The Lakeside roads are lined with numerous hotels and resturants that serves the tourists with full facility wholesome entertainment. The display of evening lights in the Lakeside during the tourist seasons entices every heart. Statistics show there are arround 400 registered hotels and lodges in the Lakeside area while numerous more are operating without registering. Hotels are generally packed in tourist seasons but in other times, rooms are easily available. Lakeside is located at a distance of 5 km from the busy town centre of Prithvichwok. Visitors can take a bus ride or hire a taxi from Prithvichowk to Lakeside along Airport, Birauta, Damside, Rastra Bank Chowk and Sahidchowk.

  

  

  

DAVIES'  FALL

Davis' Fall

       Pokhara's Devies' Fall is one example of how a beautiful creation of Nature can become a place of sad memory for some. A Swiss couple was washed away by flood while bathing besides the fall in 1961 AD. Mrs. Davies lost her life and the fall was named as the Davies Fall in her sad memory. The fall is 100 m deep and enters the subterranean world to emerge out at the Fusre Khola some 1 km south. The Fewa Lake located some  2 km north is the source of the fall. Though it is beautful to look at, it alos sends a shiver through the spine when one arrives near. Water cascading down the fall strikes the rock at the bottom and send rainbow that can be visible from far ahead during the monsoon season. The fall  is surrounded by deep crevasses. Thus, one should exercise caution while moving arround. The fall is about 4 km south of Prithvichowk.