CHAMERE GUFA, Mulpani
28.016700,84.350000
Description
NOTE 1: The Gorkhali (Eastern Pahari a.k.a. Nepali) "mul" translates as root, origin, source, spring and "pani" is the word for water. A village of »Mulpani« (PICKERING 1995a) is not identified.
A natural temple cave sacred to an unidentified goddess or god (probably Shiva?) »… had been used to worship a Hindu god judging by the offerings of money found in the first chamber« (PICKERING 1995a: 2). SITUATION: At an unspecified distance of 2 km (perhaps estimated walking distance in an unspecified direction) from a certain »Mulpani« (note 1) and »about 500 m up a very steep hill covered in thick jungle which we had to cut our way through.« PROSPECTS: »No ways on were found.« CAVE LIFE: PICKERING (1995a: 2) noticed »an abundance of bat droppings« suggesting the presence of Chiroptera.
Documents
Bibliography 15/07/2016- Pickering, Nicola 1995a.
History
EXPLORATION HISTORY: Nicola PICKERING (1995a: 2), probably guided by one Damber and a certain Singh, visited, explored and mapped: »An abundance of bat droppings, a lunghi and bare feet made an entertaining climb up into the roof.«
Caves nearby
| Distance (km) | Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | MULPANI STALACTITE CAVE | ||
| 9.1 | BARASINGHA GUFA | ||
| 9.2 | SIDDHA CAVE, Bhanumate | ||
| 9.6 | VYASA GUFA, Damauli | ||
| 10.0 | PARASAR CAVE, Damauli | ||
| 10.0 | Millenium Cave | ||
| 10.1 | SIDDHA GUFA, Bimalnagar, 2nd | ||
| 10.3 | SIDDHA GUFA, Bimalnagar | ||
| 11.1 | PATAL DWAR |