MIH THLONG (Krem)
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Description
An unspecified, locally known "cave" called Krem Mih Thlong (Krem Mihthlong) is said to exist but has not yet been identified. ETYMOLOGY: The Khasi verb "mih" means to rise, to issue (e.g. a spring of water) but the noun "ka mih" is the Khasi word for »a spring« (of water, oil, or gas), and the noun "u thlong" (note 1), synonymous with "dhenki" (Bengali) signifies a wooden mortar (note 2) for husking paddy, etc.SITUATION: At an unknown location somewhere in the vicinity of the village of Laitduh (note 3), which lies on the road from Sohra (Cherrapunjee 25°16'52”N: 91°43'20”E WGS84) to Mawsahew (±200 m N25°15'42”: E091°38'44” WGS84).
History
EXPLORATION HISTORY: 1995.11.20: Brian D. Kharpran Daly and Lindsay B. Diengdoh had heard about this cave when passing through Laitduh village. Lack of time allowed Boycott, Antony 'Tony', Simon J. Brooks, H. Daniel Gebauer, Estelle Sandford, and Christopher M. Smart to postpone attempts of confirmation. Till today, this item remains unidentified, unmapped and unexplored. SOURCE 1: »We also made a visit to the north west of Cherrapunjee adjacent to the village of Mawsahew where in 1994 information had been obtained about a cave known as Krem Khyndai Mat. Collecting a local guide Mr. Baton Theiw Phsnom [note 4] from his home, the party paused at Dandilang Falls en route [note 5] to gather information about a cave known as Krem Mihdhlong [sic!]. Due to its location deep in the forest, this cave was not visited on this occasion [or any other]« (Brooks, S. J. in: BROOKS & GEBAUER 1997 page "2" = 14th page). SOURCE 2: »20-11-95 Collect local guide and drive to Laitduh Village to investigate cave known as Krem Mihdhlong [sic!]. Due to shortage of time the cave was not explored. Travel onwards to village of Mawsahew …« (Anonymous "Diary of Meghalaya Cave Tourism Trip - 1995" in: BROOKS & GEBAUER 1997 unpaginated 27th page). SOURCE 3: »20-11-95 Collect local guide and drive to Laitduh village to investigate cave known as Krem Mihdlong [sic!]. Due to shortage of time the cave was not explored. Travel onwards to village of Mawsahew …« (Brooks, S J in: BROOKS, S J et al 1998: 17). SOURCE 4: »The party also made a visit to an area to the north west of Cherrapunjee adjacent to the village of Mawsahew where in 1994 information had been obtained about a cave known as Krem Khyndai Mat. Collecting a local guide Mr. Baton Theiw Phsnom [sic!] from his home, the party paused at Dainthlen Falls en route to gather information about a cave known as Krem Mihdhlong [sic!]. Due to its location deep in the forest, this cave was not visited on this occasion [or any other]« (Brooks, S. J. in: BROOKS, S J et al 1998: 12). SOURCE 5: »20-11-95 Collect local guide and drive to Laitduh Village to investigate cave known as Krem Mihdhlong [sic!]. Due to shortage of time the cave was not explored. Travel onwards to village of Mawsahew …« (Anonymous "Diary of cave exploration visit to Meghalaya November / December 1995" in: BROOKS, S J et al 1998 unpaginated page before page numbered 18).
Caves nearby
| Distance (km) | Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | Thlen, Pomdaloi (The hole) [Thliew U] | ||
| 0.8 | THLEN, Pomdaloi -- the cave (Krem U) | ||
| 0.8 | DAIN THLEN 2 (Krem) | ||
| 0.9 | DAIN THLEN (Krem) | ||
| 1.5 | THLEN, Rangjirteh (Krem U) | ||
| 3.4 | AA Cave, Sohra (Sud Gatphoh and Patra 2000) | ||
| 4.9 | KHYNDAI MAT, Mawsahew (Krem) | ||
| 4.9 | HAIDROM (Krem) | ||
| 5.2 | RANG KATHEI (Krem U) |