CHEGAON ARCH
Nichar (Kinnaur district - IN)
31.533300,78.066700
31.533300,78.066700
Description
At a short distance from Chegaon, the road passes under a natural arch of granite formed by the contact of two immense blocks (COLEBROOKE, H T 1827: 375 after Alexander Gerard 1821 August). SITUATION: Chegaon (COLEBROOKE, H T 1827) is indicated as Chargaon near 31°31'N: 78°06'E (AMS sheet NH44-01 Chini U502 series, 1956 edition) on the orographically right (locally north) bank of Sutlej River.
History
EXPLORATION HISTORY: 1821 August: Alexander Gerard (in COLEBROOKE, H T 1827: 375) and his bother James Gilbert Gerard passed through.
Caves nearby
| Distance (km) | Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | CHEGAON & WANGAR GAD (Caves between) | ||
| 5.1 | WANGTO / WANGTU (Cave at) | ||
| 17.8 | NURU CAVES | ||
| 24.2 | RUPIN WODAR | ||
| 38.0 | KANAN COUNTRY CAVES | ||
| 41.6 | LALANTI CAVES | ||
| 42.8 | TIDUNG (Caves on the) | ||
| 49.1 | TOMBA WODAR | ||
| 52.6 | Hopeha Wodar |