Nepal · Pokhara
Davis Falls
Davis Falls also known as David's Falls or Devi's Falls in English and known in Nepali पातालको छाँगो literally meaning “Underworld’s Waterfall” is a waterfall located in Pokhara in Kaski District, Nepal. The water forms a tunnel after reaching the bottom.
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Davis Falls drops 152 metres (499 ft). It is a plunge-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Pokhara, Nepal. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA 4.0).
As a plunge waterfall, water leaves the rock entirely and falls free through the air.
What you can do here
Also good forHikingPhotography
When to go
Monsoon-fed: flow builds from July and the falls are fullest, and usually safest to approach, from late August to November once the rains ease.
Getting there
- Base town Pokhara, Nepal
- Country Nepal
- Region Pokhara, South Asia, Asia
- Access Moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail
How it compares
Most similar
Towangseong Waterfall
South Korea
Height150 mWidth—
Also a plunge waterfall, of similar height and in South Korea
Largest curtain
Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe · Zambia
Height108 mWidth1,708 m
Largest single sheet of falling water
Tallest on earth
Angel Falls
Venezuela
Height979 mWidth—
Widest on earth
Khone Phapheng Falls
Laos
Height21 mWidth10,783 m
Measured across the whole multi-channel system
Angel Falls is 6.4× taller than Davis Falls. It drops 1.4× further than Victoria Falls (108 m). We don't have a reliable crest width for Davis Falls yet, so it is left off the width chart. Tallest · widest lists.
On the map
28.19008, 83.95924
Quick answers
Where is Davis Falls?
Davis Falls is in Nepal (Pokhara). The nearest base is Pokhara, Nepal. Its coordinates are 28.1901, 83.9592.
How tall is Davis Falls?
Davis Falls drops 152 metres (499 feet). It is a plunge-type waterfall.
When is the best time to visit Davis Falls?
Peak flow is August to November. Monsoon-fed: flow builds from July and the falls are fullest, and usually safest to approach, from late August to November once the rains ease.
What can you do at Davis Falls?
Beyond the viewpoints: caving, swimming, hiking and photography. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail.
Can you swim at Davis Falls?
Yes — swimming is a normal part of a visit to Davis Falls, in the pools away from the falling water. Only swim where it is permitted on the day, stay clear of the base of the falls where currents recirculate, and skip it after heavy rain.
How do you get to Davis Falls?
The usual base is Pokhara, Nepal. A real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail from there.
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