Tham Glip - CH0064
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Location
Tham Glip is located in the hills north-west of the peak of Phu Sam Phak Nam. From the H12 take a road south to the small village of Ban Suan Pa O O Po 19. A path leads from near the small shop in the village, across the fields and on up the hill. A steep ascent for 40 minutes through mixed forest eventually opens out into a flatter area (near the saddle of the hill). An old bamboo hut is seen on the left amongst limestone outcrops. In the cliff face to the right is the entrance to Tham Glip.
Description
The cave consists of a large chamber at the bottom of a 28m sloping rock descent (a hand line is required). Crystal deposits are found in various places, including on the ledge at the start of the descent. The large chamber is 30m wide by 20m high with a steep debris slope and many calcite formations of various sizes. In the eastern corner is a smaller chamber with a hole down into a boulder choke. No way on was found, though the locals did mention that a river flows at the bottom. However, no evidence of this river was seen. Tham Glip is well known locally. Villagers visit this cave to remove the crystal found in the wall of the entrance, selling polished examples on to tourists. Guides can be found to lead you to the entrance.
Documents
Bibliography 21/06/2019History
The first recorded visit by cavers was by the SMCC in February 2002
Caves nearby
| Distance (km) | Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | Rock Shelter CH0062 - CH0062 | ||
| 1.5 | Spring CH0063 - CH0063 | ||
| 1.9 | Tham Nam - CH0058 | 15 | 0 |
| 2.1 | Resurgence CH0065 - CH0065 | ||
| 2.2 | Tham Nimit - CH0057 | 79 | 16 |
| 2.3 | Cave CH0108 [CH0108] | 3 | 0 |
| 2.3 | Tham Kham [Tham Kum] [CH0056] | 212 | 12 |
| 2.8 | Tham Ngoen 4 - CH0004 | ||
| 2.9 | Tham Ngoen 3 - CH0003 |