Mahendra Cave
Mahendra Gufa
A limestone cave on the northern outskirts of Pokhara, with stalactites and a Shiva image inside. It is named after the former king Mahendra.
Mahendra Cave is about 125 meters long and was discovered by local herd boys in the 1950s. Inside are stalactites and stalagmites, some of which are worshipped as Shiva lingams, and the cave is lit with lights. A visit takes about 20 to 30 minutes, and admission is low. There is a small animal museum and souvenir stalls nearby. The cave is about 10 km from Lakeside. It is usually visited together with the Bat Cave, which is about a 10-minute walk away.
Opening hours
About 07:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Bat Cave (Chamere Gufa)
- Gurkha Memorial Museum
- Bindhyabasini Temple
- Sarangkot
- Matepani Gumba
- Lakeside Pokhara
- Seti River Gorge
- Phewa Lake