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 Natures & Adventures Caves Exploration - Page 1

 

Caving or spelunking enjoys a good following in Malaysia.  The country is endowed with vast numbers of limestone caves, including a World Heritage Site.

 

They are home to amazing wildlife such as fruit bats, birds with edible nests or attractive stalagmites and stalactites. Many are surrounded in mystery and legends. Archaeological research has found evidence of early man in many of these cave sites. Although many expeditions have been carried, many caves are still not fully explored and remain an alluring adventure for the nature explorer.  Repeat visitors marvel at how a cave can change within months as the naturally wet Malaysian weather promotes faster stalagmite and stalactite formation.  Caves come in various levels of accessibility.  Some caves even have walkways to ease your touring, while others require visitors to rough it out and crawl on all fours.

 

 
CAVES OF MALAYSIA
 

In the Malay language, cave is 'gua', with the majority being limestone and are above ground level.  In the peninsula, the list features Gua Kelam in Perlis, Gua Tempurung and Kundu in Perak, scattered historic caves around Lake Kenyir in Terengganu and Gua Ikan in Kuala Krai, Kelantan.

 

Famous caves in Sarawak include Niah and Mulu, and Fairy Cave at Bau.  Gua Gomantong is the most well known cave in Sabah, where bird's nests are collected.  Underwater or river caves can be found in the Kinta Valley, making up less than ten percent of local caves - and are to be avoided during rainy periods. There are also dolomite and sandstone caves scattered around the country.

 

Caves can be divided into two categories: adventure and show caves.  Adventure caves such as Drunken Forest Cave and Legan's Cave in Gunung Api, Sarawak remain close to their natural state.  Show caves such as Deer, Lang and Clear Water Caves in Mulu National Park are those that are equipped for public visit, with lights as well as clearly marked paths and explanatory notes.

 
 

 
 Natures & Adventures Caves Exploration - Page 1

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