Caves in Meghalaya

 As the name goes "Meghalaya", which means abode of clouds, it is surprising and interesting to know that this State is also blessed with plethora of caves and caverns that are located on the outskirts of different parts of Meghalaya. Caves in Meghalaya are unique in its own and brings travelers from around the world. One could find its mention for its consummate and convivial beauty that attracts the visitors. These are some of the enthralling list of caves that will never fail to make one's visit pleasant. In this article we will try to explore different Caves in Meghalaya.

1.ARWAH CAVE,Cherrapunjee

This cave is considerably greater than the Mawsami cave. The walk itself in the midst of exquisite trees and stunning valleys is totally breathtaking. One need to trek for 500 meters to go to these caves. Also one needs light and a manual guide for exploring the cave. It would be an awesome experience with exquisite stalactites, stalagmites and common formations in the cave. It is additionally discovered that this place has gastropod fossils. The pathway is additionally all around kept up and made with normal stones and wood. There is lighting inside the cave upto 200 meters. One should be watchful during monsoon season as it gets slippery all around. You can hire a tourist cab or taxi from Shillong for full day to visit this and nearby caves.

2. KREM LYMPUT, Cherrapunjee

This cave is another admirable and rather simple cave for any traveler. The cave is around 6 kilometers from the town of Nongjri, Cherrapunjee. The unnoticeable passageway covered up in the wilderness of nature uncovers itself by the cool air it blows. From the little passageway opening, the primary trunk passage keeps running for around 1 km with walls and roof towards west into an entry known as "Way to Heaven," which is slippery and loose climb. It leads into a progression of open exhibitions which are exceptionally rich in calcite developments. Here, the immense attraction is the Mughal Room (25 metre wide, 25 metre high, and 75 m long). This cave is 6641metres long.

3. MAWSAMI CAVE, Cherrapunjee

This cave is around 6 Kilomtres from Cherrapunjee (Sohra), the Mawsmai Caves are a noteworthy group puller that leaves visitors hypnotized. These limestone caves have the qualification of being the main collapses Meghalaya that are sufficiently lit to enable travelers to appreciate the common developments in amazement.

In spite of the fact that the caves are long, just a separation of 150 meters is open for toursits, while the other areas are shut. The stalactites and stalagmites caves have many structures, shapes and sizes inside making one to vision lives as would be possible. This wonderful natural cave is the workmanship of nature characteristic and deep underground water.

4.MAWJYMBUIN CAVE,Mawsynram.

Mawjymbuin caves is located in Mawsynram town which is on the Khasi slopes of Meghalaya. Mawsynram town is apparently the wettest place on earth. This cave is a place for some pilgrims, history lovers and travelers for its Shivalinga which is inside the cave, it is interesting to see that constant beads upon the Shivalinga keeps a track consistently.

5. KREM MAWMLUH,Cherrapunjee

The Krem Mawmluh Cave is certainly for adventure and nature lovers. The cave has a height of 4,503 m, and is 10 ft above ocean level. It is the fourth longest cave in the Indian subcontinent,. The Cave is situated about half kilometer toward the west of Cherrapunjee, and is prevalent among travellers. The primary entrance is a sinking one, so you would need to be watchful on the grounds that there is a flowing stream. The grounds are slippery here. You need to essentially wade through the stream to enter the cave, but in dry season this is all easy.

6. KREM MAWKHYDOP, Cherrapunjee

The primary passageway of this popular cave is situated at the base of the western flank of Lum Lawbah. The passage is effectively found by following the waterway behind the bond works of the Mawmluh Cherra Cements Limited, downstream for around 200 meters to a point where the stream vanishes underground. The primary sink entrance requires wading through water, which in the dry season transforms into a lethal black sand from the effluents of the concretes works. The best choice to enter the cave would be through bypass entrance which runs parallel to the primary passage.

7. KREM LIAT PRAH, Shnongrim Ridge of the East Jaintia slope, Jowai

Liat Prah is one of around 150 known cave in the Shnongrim Ridge of the Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya, India. Liat Prah's prevailing component is its tremendous trunk entry, the Aircraft Hangar. It is the natural cave situated in the region. Expedition venture are carried out in this cave by experts regularly. The present length of this cave is around 25 kilometers which will probably be expanded as adjacent caves keep on being added. Take a taxi from Shillong to visit this place.