Tham Nam Lot - LO0087
(TH)
17.074823,101.706441
17.074823,101.706441
Length 10m Depth 0m
Location
From Loei go to Wang Saphung then on to Phu Luang and on to the crossroads in Ban Nong Kan. Pass through Ban Huai Hom then onto the forest park which is about 13km from Ban Huai Hom. It is a steep uphill walk of about 1 hour to reach the cave. There are some tufa waterfalls just below the entrance.
Description
Tham Nam Lot is the source of the water to the Huai Lao Waterfall. It consists of a 10m chamber at the back of which there is a sump with crabs and fish.The name implies it is a through cave with a stream.
Documents
Bibliography 16/03/2020- GOSSET, JOHN (2012) "Balades karstiques en Thailande : Province de Loei et NongBuaLamphu" l'Equipe SpÚlÚo de Bruxelles blog 8 January 2012 esbhotnews.blogspot.com/2012/01/balades-karstiques…
History
The first visit by cavers was by John Gosset on 17 November 2011.
Caves nearby
| Distance (km) | Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | Tham Kaew - LO0088 | ||
| 1.0 | Phu Tham - LO0009 | ||
| 2.1 | Tham Din Lai - LO0008 | 70 | 0 |
| 3.5 | Tham Nam Long [LO0169] | 201 | 13 |
| 4.4 | LO0172 (Cave) | ||
| 4.4 | Cave LO0204 | 8 | 0 |
| 4.4 | LO0203 (Sink) | ||
| 4.4 | LO0171 (Cave) | 60 | 0 |
| 4.4 | LO0202 (Sink) |