Bat Cave Tourism

Type of destination: Cave

Bat Cave, known as 'Chamero Odhaar' in the local language, is a natural wonder located in Pokhara, the adventure capital of Nepal. This cave is famous for housing a large population of horseshoe bats, which can be seen clinging upside down to the cave's walls. The cave itself is a spelunker's delight, with its limestone formations, narrow tunnels, and eerie environment providing an exciting exploration experience. It is a part of a cave system that includes the nearby Mahendra Cave, which is another popular tourist attraction. The Bat Cave is relatively unmodified and retains its natural state, which adds to the thrilling experience of navigating through its dimly lit passages. Visitors to the cave can witness the fascinating lifestyle of bats and appreciate the stalactites and stalagmites formed over millennia. Due to the fragility of the cave's ecosystem, preservation efforts are critical, and tourists are encouraged to respect the habitat of the bats and the natural beauty of the cave.

Top 5 Reviews on Bat Cave

318shreyasa

Wrote on 25th Dec, 2023

Good cave, bad people

The cave is a good experience. It’s a really small cave and very dark. There are some bats. The disappointment was the experience. A group of westerners came in, they were so loud and unruly we could ..

ravindrav48

Wrote on 15th Jun, 2023

Look for the bats inside

This place is also known as Chamere gufa. It is better to take a guide to understand the various formations inside the cave. You will need light to see the bats. Be careful as it is very slippery insi..

00RSN00

Wrote on 20th Jan, 2022

good but small

Beautiful, and suits cave and bat lovers... However, it's awfully small, so plan a very short visit.

G4387QJandrewt

Wrote on 12th Apr, 2021

Solid way to spread diseases

Gross, good way to spread diseases. Walking around this giant bat toilet is disgusting. You are walking around and breathing in piss and poop from bats, its super cool and when you're done you can get..

Louis-dg00

Wrote on 27th Mar, 2021

Cool cave

Cool cave, lots of bats, even more tourists. Not very complex, just one big chamber. A queue can form for the exit climb, which as stated in other reviews, is a little difficult. Overall a good exper..

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