Siddha Gufa
In Nepali: सिद्ध गुफा
One of the largest caves in Nepal, a vast chamber of stalactites below Bandipur.
Siddha Gufa is a huge limestone cave on the slope between Bandipur and Bimalnagar on the highway. Its main chamber is some 400 m deep and tall enough for a small building, decorated with stalactites and stalagmites and home to bats.
Local guides with lamps lead visitors inside. The walk down from Bandipur takes about an hour and a half on a steep trail; you can continue down to Bimalnagar and catch a bus.
What to see and do
Explore the main chamber with a guide and lamp, looking at the stalactite formations, bat colonies and the cave's shrine. The walk from Bandipur passes through forest and small settlements.
Good to know
There is an entry fee including a guide. The cave floor is uneven and slippery; wear sturdy shoes and bring a torch.
Quick answers
- Where is Siddha Gufa?
- Siddha Gufa is in Tanahun district, Gandaki Province, in the Pahad belt of Nepal.
- What is the altitude of Siddha Gufa?
- About 800 m (2,625 ft) above sea level.
- How much does it cost to visit Siddha Gufa?
- For a 3-day trip from Pokhara, about NPR 5,000 (≈ US$37) per person on a budget, or NPR 14,000 (≈ US$105) with standard hotels and private transport — for two foreign visitors sharing, including transport, stay, food. Nepali visitors on a budget: about NPR 5,000 per person. These are estimates; adjust them in the trip planner.
- How many days do I need for Siddha Gufa?
- Plan 1 night there; with travel from Pokhara and back, about 3 days in all.
- Do I need a permit or ticket for Siddha Gufa?
- No special permit or ticket is normally needed.
- When is the best time to visit Siddha Gufa?
- October–May
- How do I get to Siddha Gufa?
- 1.5 hours' walk down from Bandipur or up from Bimalnagar. It is about 51 km (straight line) from Pokhara.
- What is Siddha Gufa called in Nepali?
- सिद्ध गुफा
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