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Caving in India
Caves have been around since 200 BC. Today they are a tourist destination but they have also been examples of brilliant architecture. Caves in the pre-historic times were built for the purposes of shelter and if mythology be believed most of them were abodes of Gods and Goddesses. There are innumerable caves in India but some that have gained world wide popularity are the caves of Ajanta, Ellora, Elephanta, Amarnath, Udaigiri, Patal Bhuvaneshwar and Aurangabad caves.
The study of caves is called Speleology. The academic significance of these caves has attracted several cavers from across the globe. For past few years though caving has also been enjoyed by the brave few as an adventure activity. And when it comes to caving in India tourists go straight to Meghalaya- the land of caves or Bangalore.
Belum Caves
Situated in Kurnool district, 270 km from Bangalore, Belum Caves are 3.5 long and are the second longest after Krem Um Lawan of Meghalaya. Only 2 km of the total Belum Caves is open for tourists. A certain things to be kept in mind are: You cannot go inside without a guide and are definitely not allowed to wander around freely. The cave has three entry points out of which one is converted into main entrance.
Belum caves have low ceilings where you might be required to crawl at certain places. The cave has some interesting stalactites and stalagmites formations in a chamber which is known as Kotilingalu. The entrance to it is called Simhadwaram. Another chamber inside is called Saptasvarala Guha or Musical because the limestone formations tinkle. The cave also has a stream at the deepest point Pathalaganga.
Caves for Spelunkers and Explorers
Meghalaya is probably the ‘state of caves’ of the north east. The Meghalayan caves are generally found in Khasi Hills, Jaintia Hills and the Garo Hills. The most famous caves are Siju-Dobkhakol, Krem Mawnluh, Krem Phyllut, Krem Soh Shympi, Krem Dam, Tetengkol-Balwakol, Dobhakol Chibe Nala etc. These caves provide an indomitable adventure to the cavers. Krem Mawnluh is the 4th longest cave in world. All of these caves are used by spelunkers quite often. Except Krem Mawnluh none of the caves have proper lightings. The dark interiors make the caving even more demanding. The murky and cavernous surface of the caves makes caving an exhilarating activity.
Antergange Hills
Forests are dotted with thorn scrubs in between volcanic rocks and boulders present a tempting landscape where diverse adventure activities can be undertaken. The hills provide a supreme site for Outbound Training and Excursions.
In the caves you can get to indulge in other adventure activities as trekking, rock climbing, over night camping, night navigation and cave exploration.
Aurangabad
The most popular attractions around Aurangabad are the Ajanta Caves. These are 107 km away from Aurangabad. These caves are some of the finest examples of Buddhist architectures, cave paintings and sculptures. There are some shrines inside the caves dedicated to Lord Buddha and Viharas. Ajanta is declared as a World Heritage Site as it protects the artistic legacy for so many centuries.
The second most popular attraction around Aurangabad is Ellora Caves 26 km north of Aurangabad. There are 34 caves in total out of which 34 caves contain Buddhist Chaityas or halls of worship, and Viharas or monasteries, Hindu and Jain temples. Ellora too has been chosen a World Heritage Site.
Caves for Tourists
Badami Caves
Badami Caves were found by Pulekeshin I more than 1000 years back. These caves presents the great mix of the architectural plan of the north India and south India Nagara.
Situated on the Elephanta Island in the Arabian Sea, elephanta caves are half an hour away by boat. In 1987, the Elephanta caves were affirmed as a world heritage by UNESCO World Heritage Site. These caves were coined as Elephanta caves by a Portuguese explorer because he discovered a huge elephant stone here.
Nelliteertha
Situated in Nellitheertha, Karnataka, the cave is 200 meters in length. The cave temple is from the year 1487. This cave was believed to be used by Sage Jabali to carry out his sacrament to express his gratification to Lord Durga Parameshwari.
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Getting through tight spaces in a cave is part of spelunking that many people find scary;learn about spelunking (exploring caves) and natural facts about caves in this free video. Expert: Laszlo Turi Bio: Laszlo Turi is a caving expert who resides in Budapest, Hungary and has explored a variety of caves for many years. Filmmaker: Paul Volniansky
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Caving
The only Indian state that can pride itself in having hundreds of caves and caverns is Meghalaya. Most of these caves however remain unexplored and some even remain to be discovered. Several legends and myths are attributed to the formations of these caves. Whatever the reasons, these caves have earned international acclaim in terms of ideal spelunking sites. To our surprise, till date 1050 caves have been identified, 600 of which are being surveyed.
These caves hold a magnanimous potential and are ideal to be converted into Geo Park. The Meghalaya Adventurers Association has taken the first steps towards this task where they are involved in regular discovery of caves that match international standards. MAA which was established in 1990 works closely with foreign cavers and every year carry out a Cave Exploration program. Along with professional cavers, Meghalaya caving tourism has also encouraged caving as an adventure activity. The tourism organizes these tours in an effort to promote caving as an adventure sport. The following are some outstanding caves in terms of their biodiversity, geo-diversity and geographical distribution.
Siju-Dobkhakol
Situated on the bank of the Simsang River, just below the village of Siju, it boasts of being the third longest cave in the Indian sub-continent. 4772 m long, it contains some of the best river passages, exceptional anywhere in the world. It is also the most explored and investigated cave in India and is the home of tens of thousands of bats.
Krem Mawmluh
Krem Mawnluh is 4503 m long and is presumably the 4th largest cave in the world. It is located about half a km west of Cherrapunji, adjoining to the small hamlet of Mawmluh.
This cave is in the village of Mawsmai South of Cherrapunji. This 1003 m long cave has two stream ways and three entrances.
Krem Soh Shympi (Mawlong, East Khasi Hills)
This 760 km long cave has a pothole entrance with 20 m depth. The cave entrance is huge and there are numerous formations at one end.
Krem Dam
The largest sandstone cave in India, Krem Dam has a very large entrance where a stream enters the cave and runs down its main path. The cave is 1297 m long.
Caves in Garo Hill
Garo Hills are known for their inhabitant wildlife and abundant flora and fauna. The Arabella range and the Tura range that pass through the Garo Hills, form the great Balpakram Valley that lies between the Garo hills.
Caves in Jaintia Hills
Located on the Shillong - Silchar national highway, Jowai has magnificent caves & caverns. It is believed that these caves were used as hiding dens during the period of war among Jaintia Kings and overseas trespassers. Towns like Amlarem, Pdengshakap, Syndai and Nongtalang have several such caves and caverns. Cave of Eocene Age – Krem Umshangktat, Krem Lashinng, Krem Um-Lawan, Krem Kotsati, Krem Sweep are also found in the hills.
Tetengkol-Balwakol
The name of this cave means cave of dwarfs that have inverted feet. It is located 15 km from Siju in Nengkhong village. The small round entry of 1m periphery conceals a large cave of 5334 m long, which is currently the 2nd longest cave in the Indian sub-continent.
Dobhakol Chibe Nala (Nengkhong)
This cave is located on the river Chibi Nala a few hundred meters from Tetengkol-Balwakol. The cave is 1978 m long and is concealed well by a giant rock.
Bok Bak Dobhakol (Nengkhong, Rongdik Nala)
This is a complex cave 1015 m in length. This cave is an actively river sink. The cave remains flooded during monsoons.
Mawsynram
Located at a distance of 58 km from Shillong, there are several formations in the cave for any enthusiast to explore.
THRILLOPHILIA deals with adventure-related activities on a pan-India level. Be its Rafting in the Tons or in the Kali River at Dandeli, Camel Safari in Ladakh or in the Thar Desert, Trekking around Bangalore or Ladakh, Scuba Diving in Lakshadweep or Andaman, we cater it all. We also have some fabulous Biking trips, Caving, Wildlife, Paragliding and many more adrenaline pumping adventure sports. India, having varied landscapes happens to be one of the finest destinations in the world for adventure.
I’m going to summer camp and we’re going spelunking in Mammoth Cave and I have no idea what kind of shoes to wear!
I had a bet with a friend of mine that spelunking is the correct word, he said it was caving. Which is it?
i need to know a good cave any ideas?
I’m wanting to get into caving – what all do I need to buy? What kind of supplies do I need to take with me?
THanks!