The Bat Cave (Chameri Gufa in Nepali language) is a solutional cave in the Kaski District in Pokhara, Nepal. It is known for a habitat of Horseshoe bats inside the cave, over the walls and ceiling.[1][2] The cave is formed of limestone.[3] It is a show cave and one of the most popular tourist destinations in Pokhara.[4][5]
| Bat Cave | |
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| Chameri Gupha | |
.jpg) Entrance of Bat Cave | |
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| Location | Pokhara, Nepal |
| Coordinates | 28°16′03″N 83°58′33″E / 28.26750°N 83.97583°E |
| Length | 150m |
| Height variation | 15m |
| Elevation | 990m |
| Discovery | 1983 |
| Geology | limestone |
| Entrances | 1 |
| Access | Tours are available in season |
Geography
editThe cave has one entrance and one exit. The exit is narrower than the entrance and needs climbing. The indigenous belief is that only those who have not sinned should pass the exit hole. The cave is surrounded by forest. It is close to the nearby Mahendra Cave.[6] The cave is U-shaped and inside the cave are carvings of Hindu deities.[7] Up to 18 species of bats appear in the cave during the winter months.[8]
Gallery
editBats on ceiling
See also
edit- Mahendra Cave, nearby cave
- List of caves in Nepal
References
edit- ^ Planet, Lonely; Mayhew, Bradley; Brown, Lindsay; Stiles, Paul (1 July 2018). Lonely Planet Nepal. Lonely Planet. ISBN 978-1-78701-925-6. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
- ^ "Bat Cave | Pokhara, Nepal Attractions". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
- ^ Pablo Hidalgo. "Pokhara, Nepal - September 12, 2017: Entrance Of Bat Cave". Dreamstime. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
- ^ Himalayan News Service (19 June 2016). "Beautiful and safe holiday destinations". The Himalayan Times. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
- ^ Nair, Yamini (13 May 2018). "Nepal for the novice". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
- ^ Khojnu. "Bat Cave (Chamero Gufa) Pokhara Kaski". Khojnu.com. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
- ^ Trodly. "Chamare Gufa (Bat cave)". Trodly.com. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
- ^ Bat Cave. In: Dave Reed, James McConnachie: The Rough Guide to Nepal. 2013, ISBN 978-1-4093-6034-6, page. 226f.