Davis Falls and the Gupteshwor cave below Pokhara

Davis Falls and Gupteshwor Cave

Where the Pardi Khola vanishes into the rock.

On the south edge of town the Pardi Khola drops into a gorge and vanishes underground at Davis Falls, loudest and most dramatic in the monsoon. Directly across the road, the Gupteshwor Mahadev cave runs deep into the limestone to a Shiva shrine and a window back onto the falls.

A short, easy outing that pairs naturally with the Peace Pagoda or the old bazaar.

Highlights
  • Davis Falls, where the river runs underground
  • The deep Gupteshwor Mahadev cave and shrine
  • Easy to pair with the Peace Pagoda
A typical 1-day shape

One of several ways to do it. We tailor the days, pace, and stops to you, nothing here is fixed.

  1. By road

    Davis Falls

    The Pardi Khola dropping into its gorge and disappearing underground, with viewing decks above the falls.

    Time
    About 45 minutes
  2. By road

    Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave

    Down into the limestone cave across the road to the Shiva shrine and the lower window onto the back of the falls.

    Time
    About 1 hour
Getting there

A short drive from Lakeside to the south of the city, with a guide, visiting both sights and back within half a day.

What is included

  • ✓ Private vehicle and driver
  • ✓ Local guide
  • ✓ Hotel pickup and drop-off in Pokhara
  • ✓ Davis Falls and Gupteshwor entry fees

Not included

  • – Meals
  • – Tips
Gallery
Phewa Lake and the city of Pokhara
The World Peace Pagoda above Phewa Lake
Pokhara on the shore of Phewa Lake
Good to know
When are the falls at their best?+

The flow is strongest in and just after the monsoon, June to September. They run year round but are quieter in the dry season.

Is the cave difficult?+

There are steps down into the cave and it can be damp. It is short and manageable for most people at a steady pace.

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