Tips for your underground adventure

Before entering the cave, it's important to wear comfortable clothing and sturdy, mud-friendly shoes, as caves can be cold and damp. To keep warm while exploring the labyrinthine tunnels, it's recommended to bring a lightweight jumper or jacket. Don't forget to carry a torch or headlamp for illumination in dimly lit areas, along with snacks and beverages to keep you energized throughout the journey.

While exploring, be sure to stay on approved trails and follow safety advice provided by guides or tour operators to preserve the delicate cave formations and ensure a secure trip. While capturing the stunning beauty and enchanting surroundings of the cave with your camera, it's important to limit flash use to protect its fragile ecosystem.

A maze of tunnels and limestone formations

Prepare to be astonished as Arwah Cave unveils its labyrinthine wonders – a mesmerizing maze where every turn leads to new discoveries. One moment, you'll find yourself traversing beneath lofty cave ceilings, only to gracefully slide through narrow passageways into uncharted realms the next. What’s even more amazing is that the underwater streams you find here have continued to flow through these ancient cave formations for millennia.

The cave is also an important part of the expansive limestone belt of Meghalaya, extending between the Khasi and Jaintia Hills. But amidst the captivating limestone formations, adventurers and explorers have discovered an extraordinary array of fossils here - everything from preserved crustacean shells and fish bones. Fascinating, right?