Batulechaur Attractions
A few kilometers north from the center of Pokhara lies the village of Batulechaur which is reached via the K.I. Singh Bridge to the north of the bazaar. This was the winter residence of the Kaski kings who in the raw winter months left their windswept eyrie in Kaski. It is said that the kings brought orange trees here, but disease put an end to their cultivation.
Though Batulechaur's heyday is long past, the village still houses a small community of Gaines, professional musicians, members of the musicians' caste. They will oblige with a short performance by arrangement for a modest fee.
Though Batulechaur's heyday is long past, the village still houses a small community of Gaines, professional musicians, members of the musicians' caste. They will oblige with a short performance by arrangement for a modest fee.
Mahendra Cave
The Mahendra Cave or Chamero Odhaar (Bat Cave) is situated a kilometer north of Batulechaur. The exact size of the cave is a matter of dispute. Local people claim a Swiss geologist explored for two days without discovering any end. The electric lighting is limited and weak so a torch is useful Most of the stalactites have been stolen by souvenir hunters. Only an eerie cavern full of bats remains.
