Dedap (Gua)
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Location
Only accessible via boat. 20 minutes from the Kilim Karst Geoforest Park harbour.
On release 1 of report expedition Langkawi 2025, dated September 19th 2025, there was a mistake in the naming of this cave that is actually "Gua Dedap" instead of "Gua Langsir". Please use release 2, dated March, 15th 2026, and kilimgeoforestpark.com/kilim-geoforest-park/ (section "More On Kilim Geoforest Park") for right sourcing.
Description
General information
The cave entrance is 10 metres wide outcrop, towards the left area of the beach. Fauna: fish, crabs, typical mangrove forest animals. Fossils: none Sources : * Malaysia-Swiss Caving Expedition 2025 - Report Langkawi, page 5/21 : www.researchgate.net/publication/399084928_Malaysi… * The Official Park Manager of Kilim Geoforest Park > Gua Dedap : kilimgeoforestpark.com/geosites/dedap-cave/
Documents
Malaysia-Swiss Caving Expedition 2025 - Report Langkawi 08/03/2026History
SURVEY: Surveyed 09.02.2025 to UISv1 Grade 5-4-A. Drawing: L. Nochmatter. Team: J. Dreybrodt. Source : * Malaysia-Swiss Caving Expedition 2025 - Report Langkawi : www.researchgate.net/publication/399084928_Malaysi….
Caves nearby
| Distance (km) | Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 | Cherita (Gua) | 83 | 22 |
| 5.2 | Buaya (Gua) [Crocodile Cave] | 85 | 12 |
| 7.7 | Langsir (Gua) | 35 | 7 |
| 8.0 | Kelawar I+II (Gua) [Bats Cave] | 115 | 13 |
| 11.8 | Pinang (Gua) [Betel Nut Cave] | 679 | 34 |
| 14.0 | Wat Tham Siam (Gua) [Siamese Thai Pagoda Cave] | 10 | |
| 14.1 | Wat Tham Hindu (Gua) [Hindu Temple Cave] | 9 | |
| 17.5 | Selat Panchor (Gua) [Panchor Straight Cave] | 40 | |
| 19.8 | Dukung Adik (Gua) [Trash Cave] [Chüderhöhli] | 0 |