Bat Cave, Nepal

Bat Cave
Chameri Gupha
Entrance of Bat Cave
Map showing the location of Bat Cave
Map showing the location of Bat Cave
LocationPokhara, Nepal
Coordinates28°16′03″N 83°58′33″E / 28.26750°N 83.97583°E / 28.26750; 83.97583
Length150m
Height variation15m
Elevation990m
Discovery1983
Geologylimestone
Entrances1
AccessTours are available in season

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]

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