Mahendra Cave

Mahendra Cave
Mahendra Gupha
Entrance of Mahendra Cave
Map showing the location of Mahendra Cave
Map showing the location of Mahendra Cave
LocationPokhara, Nepal
Coordinates28°16′17″N 83°58′47″E / 28.27139°N 83.97972°E / 28.27139; 83.97972
Length200 m (660 ft)
GeologyPleistocene limestone
Entrances1
AccessTours are available in season
Websitewww.mahendracave.com

Mahendra Cave is a cave located in Pokhara-16,batulechaur, Kaski district, close to the Kali khola,[1] is a large limestone cave. It is a rare example of a cave system in Nepal containing stalagmites and stalactites.[2] This show cave attracts thousands of tourists every year.[3] A statue of Hindu lord Shiva can be found inside the cave.

  1. ^ Swift, Dusty (2011). Illusions of Enlightenment: A Story about a Peace Corps Volunteer in Nepal and His Discovery of the Buddhist Teachings. iUniverse. p. 359. ISBN 9781450290654.
  2. ^ Naresh Chandra Sangal, Prakash Sangal (1998). Glimpses of Nepal: A Brief Compilation of History, Culture, Language, Tradition, Religious Places, Festivals, Mountains, Revers, Safari Parks, Cities, Kathmandu University, and Other Important Informations for Holiday-makers. APH Publishing. p. 42. ISBN 9788170249627.
  3. ^ "Nepal to boost post-conflict tourism this year". Daily News Online. 6 January 2007. Retrieved 5 November 2013.