Chamere Cave in Taplejung Remains Neglected Despite Tourism Potential

Taplejung, Ashar 30. The Chamere Cave, located in Siddhivinayak Gaunpalika-7 in Surumkhim, Taplejung, has been neglected due to a lack of conservation and promotion efforts. Despite its high tourism potential, the cave, which is home to thousands of bats, remains unknown.

According to local resident Shyam Tamang, the cave, located near the Amatar settlement in Surumkhim, has been home to bats for years. He claims that the number of bats in the cave has remained the same over the past two decades.

Locals believe that promoting and conserving the cave could significantly contribute to the development of tourism in the area. Til Bahadur Tamang, a local resident, stated that until a few years ago, domestic tourists would visit the cave. However, the number of visitors has decreased due to the lack of a convenient path to the cave.

As the Chamere Cave is one of the limited bat habitats in Nepal, locals emphasize the need to conserve the cave and develop necessary infrastructure, such as roads and hotels, to facilitate tourism in the area.

Ward Chairman Laxman Tamang stated that due to budget constraints, they are in discussions with the provincial government to allocate funds for the construction of quality roads and other necessary infrastructure.

According to scientists, bats play a crucial role in maintaining biodiversity, pollination, and insect control. The conservation of their natural habitats is also essential for maintaining environmental balance.