Caving in India
Exploring caves on foot, crawling and sometimes wading, by headlamp.
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Where in India
- Meghalaya (home of India's longest known caves)
- Belum Caves, Andhra Pradesh
- Borra Caves, Andhra Pradesh
When to go
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The dry months, November to March. Caves can flood fast in the monsoon.
What it asks of your body
Tight squeezes, darkness and wet rock: it's more about calm than strength.
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These are capabilities on the ACE™ scale. The Adventure Matchmaker builds your ACE™ profile in 2 minutes and rates every adventure for you: ready, a stretch, or not yet.
Take the MatchmakerWhat to check before you book
- A guide who knows the cave, and a turnaround time
- A helmet, a headlamp and a spare light for everyone
- A check on the weather before going in
Rules and requirements change. Ask your operator for the current word before you go.
Your first time
Start with a show cave or a short guided trip, before any squeezes or water.
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Coming soon
We're checking operators for caving before we list any. Run one, or want it sooner? Tell us.
Get in touchGuides for caving
- Choosing an operatorThe questions that separate a safe operator from a cheap one, for any adventure: guides, ratios, safety kit, certifications, turnaround rules and refunds.
- Water, food & first aidHow much to drink and how to make it safe, keeping your stomach on side, and the small kit that handles most trail problems.
- Insurance & emergenciesWhat your insurance has to cover for your adventure, how rescue actually works in the Indian Himalaya, and the rules on satellite devices.
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