# Cave Exploration in Nepal

## Cave exploration in Nepal

Nepal's limestone hills hide a surprising number of caves. In **Pokhara**, visit [Mahendra Cave and the Bat Cave](/places/mahendra-and-bat-caves), and [Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave](/places/davis-falls-gupteshwor-cave) beneath Davis Falls. Near [Bandipur](/places/bandipur), **Siddha Gufa** is one of the largest caves in Nepal, and in the east the [Halesi caves](/places/halesi-mahadev) are sacred to Hindus and Buddhists. In Upper Mustang, ancient man-made **sky caves** are carved high into the cliffs.

Bring a headlamp and shoes with good grip; some caves are wet and slippery.

## Trips
- [Pokhara Tour: Lakes, Sarangkot Sunrise & Adventure](https://himalayanhiking.com/pokhara-tour.md): 4 days, Easy, max 1,600 m / 5,249 ft (Sarangkot), from US$390. Our Pokhara tour is a 4-day holiday in Nepal's lakeside adventure capital, at the foot of the Annapurna range. Watch sunrise from Sarangkot over Machhapuchhre,...
- [Gorkha and Bandipur Cultural Tour](https://himalayanhiking.com/gorkha-bandipur-cultural-tour.md): 3 days, Easy, max About 1,400 m / 4,593 ft, from US$290. The Gorkha and Bandipur cultural tour turns the journey from Kathmandu to Pokhara into a three-day adventure through Nepal's history. Ride the Manakamana cable...
- [Pokhara City Day Tour](https://himalayanhiking.com/pokhara-city-day-tour.md): 1 days, Easy, max About 1,100 m / 3,600 ft (World Peace Pagoda), from US$55. The Pokhara city day tour shows you the best of Pokhara in one day: row across Phewa Lake to Tal Barahi Temple, walk up to the World Peace Pagoda, visit Davis F...
- [Bandipur Overnight Trip](https://himalayanhiking.com/bandipur-overnight-trip.md): 2 days, Easy, max About 1,030 m / 3,380 ft, from US$150. The Bandipur overnight trip takes you to one of Nepal's most charming towns, a car-free Newar bazaar on a ridge above the Prithvi Highway. Wander the old lanes,...

## Cave exploration in Nepal: the complete guide

Nepal's limestone hills hide dozens of caves, from easy show caves near Pokhara to sacred pilgrimage caves and the ancient man-made sky caves of Mustang.

## Pokhara's caves

- [Mahendra Cave](/places/mahendra-and-bat-caves): a limestone cave with stalactites, north of the city.
- [Bat Cave (Chamero Odar)](/places/mahendra-and-bat-caves): a darker cave home to many bats, with a tight exit for the adventurous.
- [Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave](/places/davis-falls-gupteshwor-cave): a cave temple beneath Davis Falls.

Our [Pokhara city tour](/pokhara-city-day-tour) visits several of them.

## Siddha Gufa, Bandipur

A walk below [Bandipur](/places/bandipur) leads to Siddha Gufa, one of the largest caves in Nepal. See our [Bandipur overnight trip](/bandipur-overnight-trip).

## Sacred caves

The [Halesi caves](/places/halesi-mahadev) in eastern Nepal are sacred to Hindus, who worship Shiva there, and to Buddhists, who associate them with Guru Rinpoche.

## Mustang's sky caves

In Upper Mustang, thousands of man-made caves are carved high into the cliffs; some are more than 2,000 years old. See our [Upper Mustang jeep tour](/upper-mustang-jeep-tour).

## Safety tips

- Bring a headlamp and shoes with good grip.
- Some caves are wet, muddy and slippery.
- Go with a guide in undeveloped caves.

## Frequently asked questions
### What are the best caves in Nepal?
Mahendra Cave, the Bat Cave and Gupteshwor in Pokhara, Siddha Gufa near Bandipur, and Halesi.

### What should I bring?
A headlamp and shoes with good grip.

### Are the caves suitable for children?
The show caves in Pokhara are; Siddha Gufa involves scrambling.

### What are the sky caves of Mustang?
Ancient man-made caves high in the cliffs of Upper Mustang, some over 2,000 years old.


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