Siju Cave (Siju Dobakkol)
In 1927 it was recorded that the temperature in the cave remains relatively constant throughout the year, ranging between . Until 1981, Siju Cave held the record for being the longest cave in India, with a length of . However, with further explorations, the cave's surveyed length has now been extended to , making it the 14th longest cave in India today.
Details
- Access
- Restricted
- Length
- 4,772 m
- Geology
- Limestone
- Features
- Stalactites, Stalagmites
- Location
- Meghalaya, India
- Discovery
- Known since ancient times, first scientifically explored in 1922
- Other Name
- Bat Cave
- Photo Caption
- Inside view of Siju Cave