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Krem Liat Prah is the longest natural cave in South Asia.Also known as the Cave of the Tiger, it is one of the longest limestone caves in the world. Prah (Krem is the Khasi word for "cave") is one of approximately 150 known caves in the Shnongrim Ridge of the East Jaintia Hills district in the state of Meghalaya, northeast India.
Limestone mining for the cement industry is a major threat to the Caves of Meghalaya, [4] causing a major collapse of the Krem Mawmluh cave, the seventh longest cave in the state of Meghalaya. The "cave-in" stimulated public awareness of the potential threat mining places to the rich scientific, tourism and ecological heritage.
Entrance with steps leading in. Siju Dobakkol, also known as Siju Cave or Bat Cave in English, is one of the most well-known and significant caves in India.Located in the Garo Hills of the North East Indian state of Meghalaya, near Napak Lake and the Simsang River game reserve, it is a renowned limestone cave famous for its impressive stalagmite and stalactite formations.
Meghalaya has an estimated 500 natural limestone and sandstone caves spread over the entire state including most of the longest and deepest caves in the sub-continent. Krem Liat Prah is the longest cave, and Synrang Pamiang is the deepest cave.
Unscientific quarrying of limestone led to the collapse of the Mawmluh cave of Meghalaya, [12] and the caves of Jantia Hills are also in danger due to excessive quarrying of coal. [13] Various caves in Central India serving as major religious spots are also either under threat conditions or somehow polluting the ambient environment. [14]
Siju Cave: The famous limestone caves of Siju are located near Simsang River in Siju village. Wari Chora: Located in South Garo Hills about 35 km (22 mi) from Baghmara Town. This place is known for lofty canyons which mesmerizes any visitor with the charm of the river flowing underneath it and waterfalls dripping continuously.
Nohsngithiang Falls (also known as the Seven Sisters Waterfalls or Mawsmai Falls) is a seven-segmented waterfall located 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) south of Mawsmai village in East Khasi Hills district in the Indian state of Meghalaya. The water falls from a height of 315 metres (1,033 ft) and has an average width of 70 metres (230 ft).
Meghalaya: Geo-tourism: Cave belongs to Meghalayan Age, which is a major abrupt climatic event with critical drought and cooling 4,200 years ago which was determined from a stalagmite from Mawmluh cave. [8] In the geologic time scale, the Meghalayan is the latest age or uppermost stage of the Quaternary. [9] 2 Mawblei God’s Rock: East Khasi ...