Byas Gufa, Damauli
In Nepali: व्यास गुफा, दमौली · Also known as: Vyas Cave · Byas Gufa · व्यास गुफा
Damauli, headquarters of Tanahun, sits where the Madi river joins the Seti Gandaki. By tradition this is the birthplace of Veda Vyasa, compiler of the Vedas and author of the Mahabharata, and a small cave above the confluence is dedicated to him; the municipality is named Vyas after him.
A temple and ghat stand at the river junction, and a fair is held on Vyasa's birthday at Guru Purnima. It is an easy stop on the Prithvi Highway between Kathmandu and Pokhara.
What to see and do
Visit the small cave shrine of Vyasa above the river, the temples at the confluence, and walk the riverside ghats. Damauli is also the gateway to Bandipur and to the Chhimkeshwari hill.
Good to know
Damauli is a busy highway town with hotels and restaurants. The shrine is small and simple.
Quick answers
- Where is Byas Gufa, Damauli?
- Byas Gufa, Damauli is in Tanahun district, Gandaki Province, in the Pahad belt of Nepal.
- What is the altitude of Byas Gufa, Damauli?
- About 360 m (1,181 ft) above sea level.
- How much does it cost to visit Byas Gufa, Damauli?
- For a 3-day trip from Pokhara, about NPR 5,000 (≈ US$37) per person on a budget, or NPR 12,500 (≈ US$93) 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 Byas Gufa, Damauli?
- Plan 1 night there; with travel from Pokhara and back, about 3 days in all.
- Do I need a permit or ticket for Byas Gufa, Damauli?
- No special permit or ticket is normally needed.
- When is the best time to visit Byas Gufa, Damauli?
- Guru Purnima (July); October–March
- How do I get to Byas Gufa, Damauli?
- In Damauli on the Prithvi Highway, about 1.5 hours from Pokhara. It is about 38 km (straight line) from Pokhara.
- What is Byas Gufa, Damauli called in Nepali?
- व्यास गुफा, दमौली
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