Kailash and Kutumsar Caves

The Kailash and Kutumsar Caves are located at a distance of about 40 km from Jagdalpur. They are situated in the dense forests of Kanger Valley National Park, near the Tiratgarh Waterfalls.

The Kutumsar Caves are basically underground caves that are situated 35 m below ground level and include extraordinary formations of stalagmites and stalactites.

The caves are considered to be the second longest natural caves in the world and consist of five chambers and several blind wells. The caves are two kilometres deep and pitch-dark and are accessible only up to a certain point, owing to lack of oxygen in the deep parts.

The Kailash Cave is located on a small hill and was discovered in 1993. The cave has a length of nearly 100 m. It has a narrow entrance and contains stalagmite and stalactite formations. A stalagmite formation in the shape of a Shivlinga is situated at the end of the cave. The fascinating feature is that when struck by hand, the hollow walls of the cave make amazing musical sounds.