Davis Falls
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| Location | Pokhara, Kaski, Nepal |
| Coordinates | 28°11′N 83°58′E / 28.19°N 83.96°ECoordinates: 28°11′N 83°58′E / 28.19°N 83.96°E |
| Type | Plunge |
| Number of drops | 1 |
Davis Falls (Nepali: पाताले छाँगो) is a waterfall located at Pokhara in Kaski District, Nepal.
The water forms an underground tunnel after reaching the bottom. This tunnel is approximately 500 feet (150 m) and runs 100 feet below ground level. On 31 July 1961, a Swiss couple Davi went swimming but the woman drowned in a pit because of the overflow. Her body was recovered 3 days later in river Phusre with great effort. Her father wished to name it "Davi's falls" after her. Its Nepali name is Patale Chango, which means "underworld waterfall".
After exiting the tunnel, the water passes through a cave called Gupteshwor Mahadev or "cave beneath the ground". The Phewa Lake dam is the water source.[1]
It is an attraction for tourists and locals. Thousands of Nepalis visit for recreation and enjoyment.
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