GUNES GLACIER CAVE
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Description
The rivers Gunes [note 1] and Dhauli [Dhauli Ganga, Dhauliganga] are mere streams and were half frozen above Gildung [note 2] at their junction … The Gunes may be said to arise from a snow- bed, for I saw snow-caves towards its source … [note 3] (BATTEN 1838: 313). The Dhauliganga, or Dhauli River, coming from the Niti Valley, is approachable from Joshimath (N30°34': E079°34') by vehicle up to Malari town and beyond (divinerevelation.org/HimalayaLong.html accessed 2003.07.08): .The rivers Gunes [note 1] and Dhauli [Dhauli Ganga, Dhauliganga] are mere streams and were half frozen above Gildung [note 2] at their junction … The Gunes may be said to arise from a snow- bed, for I saw snow-caves towards its source … [note 3] (BATTEN 1838: 313). The Dhauliganga, or Dhauli River, coming from the Niti Valley, is approachable from Joshimath (N30°34': E079°34') by vehicle up to Malari town and beyond (divinerevelation.org/HimalayaLong.html accessed 2003.07.08): .
Documents
Bibliography 06/01/2018- Batten, J H 1838.
History
EXPLORATION HISTORY: 1837 October: BATTEN (1838: 313) observed snow caves at the headwaters of Gunes river.
Caves nearby
| Distance (km) | Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | THUR UDIAR | ||
| 11.0 | GILDUNG SNOW CAVE | ||
| 23.4 | NITI CAVE (SHARMA 1994) | ||
| 24.6 | NITI CAVE (Moorcroft 1815) | ||
| 27.4 | BUJKULI (Caves at) | ||
| 28.2 | TIPRA GLACIER CAVE | ||
| 29.2 | GHASTOLI (Cave at) | ||
| 29.8 | SHAKPADUNGA (Caves at) | ||
| 31.3 | BHAMANI DHAUR |