Kutumsar Caves And Kailash Gufa

Bastar is sure to mesmerize you with its charm. Both are situated in the Kanger Valley National Park and stand at 38 km and 40 km from Jagdalpur respectively. The Kutumsar Caves which are 1327 meters long display magnificent formations of stalactites and stalagmites and are probably the darkest of their sort, 35 meters below the ground level. These are possibly the world's second-largest caves formed naturally and house five natural chambers and quite a few blind wells.

The Kailash Gufa is situated on a small hillock and looks similar to the Kutumsar Caves. A 100 meters long cave, is also pitch dark and has a narrow entrance. Discovered in 1993, the cave houses stalactites and stalagmites galore. There is a special stalagmite formation which can be seen at the end of the cave in the shape of a Shivlinga. The reverberations caused here are strangely musical.

The Kotumsar cave is located on the banks of river Kanger which is 40 km away from Jagdalpur. It is located in the dense forests of Kanger Valley National Park. The Cave has a frequent deposition of limestone since it lies in the Kanger limestone belt. It has received interest from many tourists across the country. A path that has been created for visitors to observe the cave, extends till the end of the cave.

The cave also has significant ecological importance and has also attracted researchers. The enormous vertical fissure formed in the wall of the hill acts as an entry point for the cave. There is a concrete path created which extends till the end of the cave. It is of great convenience to the people visiting the place. The main tunnel of the cave is 200 meters long with many lateral and downward passes.

The cave also comes under the most biologically explored caves in India. Many new species of living creatures including plants and animals have been considered to be sourced from these caves. Recently in 2011, a new chamber was discovered by groups of forest officials. However, due to its very low accessibility and other dangers, it is not open to tourists.

History of the Kutumsar Caves and Kailash Gufa

The existence of Kotumsar Cave can be traced back to the British era. Further explorations were conceded and the cave was accurately mapped in the 1980s. Since then it has been used for archaeological research and later as a tourist destination.

Since olden times caves have been considered as a religious place. They reflect the history as well as the influence of nature on an area. This has also summed up the upbringing of the place as a tourist destination. The cave has great ecological importance to it.

Architecture of Kutumsar Caves and Kailash Gufa

The cave came into existence naturally during the pre-British era. It has been transformed and stands as a tourist destination today. There is an entry point created on the fissure in the wall of the hill. A concrete road extending to the end of the cave has been constructed for the visitors.

There are panoramic views that can be witnessed in the cave. Many stalagmites and stalactites have naturally occurred in the cave and have attracted much interest. Several lateral downward passages have been formed in the chambers of the cave. The overall construction in the cave is built for the convenience of the tourists.