CHORWAN, Sukial Nala (Cave at)
34.666700,74.916700
Description
NOTE 1: Thomas, [Major] N.N. in: Glennie, Edward Aubrey (not dated): Appendix B: Kashmir State.- Typescript draft held by the BCRA (British Cave Research Association) Library, Matlock, Derbyshire, England [forwarded by Ray Mansfield]. NOTE 2: »Chorwan« (Thomas, undated Mss in Glennie s.a.: Appendix B: Kashmir State) near 34°40'N: 74°55'E (nima.mil/geonames (accessed 16.11.2003) is indicated near 34°39'N: 74°54'E on AMS sheet NI43-06 Srinagar (U502 series, 1959 edition) above both banks of the Kurai nar. NOTE 3: »Sukial Nala« (Glennie, undated Mss after Major N.N. Thomas) is probably the river Kurai which is shown on AMS sheet NI43-06 Srinagar (U502 series, 1959 edition) to join near 34°37'N: 74°52'E the Kishanganga from the right (north-east).
On a tour along the –>Kishanganga (Kishan Ganga) Major N.N. Thomas (note 1) came across an unspecified cave (item no. III) situated »opposite Chorwan« (note 2) in the »Sukial Nala« or Kurai nar (note 3).
Caves nearby
| Distance (km) | Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.9 | DAWAR POST OFFICE (Cave at) | ||
| 8.5 | GURAIS (Cave at) | ||
| 18.5 | DUBTA PANI | ||
| 18.9 | BAGTOR (Cave near) | ||
| 59.1 | KALAPANI NALA (Cave in the) | ||
| 70.5 | RAKHIOT PEAK (Cave on the) | ||
| 145.0 | BIAFO GLACIER CAVE 1 | ||
| 145.0 | BIAFO GLACIER CAVE 2 | ||
| 145.0 | BIAFO GLACIER CAVE 3 |