Mahendra Cave, Show cave in Pokhara, Nepal
The limestone cave extends for 200 meters through a network of passages featuring natural formations of stalactites and stalagmites throughout its chambers.
Shepherds discovered the cave in the 1950s, initially naming it Adhero Bhawan, until King Mahendra visited in 1961 and the site received its current name.
A statue of Lord Shiva stands within the cave interior, making this natural formation an important location for Hindu religious practices and traditions.
The cave remains open daily from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM except Tuesdays, with entrance fees of 100 NPR for international visitors and 50 NPR for camera usage.
British speleologists conducted research in 1976, documenting various species living in the dark environment and creating detailed maps of the cave system.
Location: Pokhara
GPS coordinates: 28.27140,83.97970
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:43
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