Gua Charas, Panching

Gua Charas (GPS: 3.91073, 103.14763) is a cave on a limestone outcrop in Panching, Pahang. It is part of Sungai Lembing, about 25 km to the northwest of Kuantan. To reach Gua Charas, take Jalan Gua Charas, a branch off Jalan Sungai Lembing, and go in the direction of the limestone outcrop, which is visible from the road junction.

Within Gua Charas is an imposing Reclining Buddha statue. Also within the caves is a Hindu shrine with a shiva lingam, or phallic symbol representing the Hindu deity Shiva.

360° View of Gua Charas on Google Maps Street View

The way to Gua Charas.

Gua Charas is on the map of Sungai Lembing, Pahang

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