Karonku Caves
မော်လမြိုင် (MM)
16.483300,97.633300
16.483300,97.633300
Description
»The limestone hills on the Gyaing-Ataran plains contain numerous caves, the best known being the Karonku caves, about 11 km from Moulmein [97°38'E : 16°29'N], which are said to have afforded shelter in olden times to the Talaing inhabitants when fleeing from the cruelties of the Burmese« (IMPERIAL GAZETTEER 1907-1909, 5: 296).
Caves nearby
| Distance (km) | Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107.7 | Tham Mae su - TA0001 | ||
| 115.3 | Tortoise Cave - TA0206 | ||
| 116.4 | Tham Mae sa - TA0035 | ||
| 123.9 | Law Kor Lai [TA0236] | 71 | 9 |
| 152.0 | Tham Luang Po Waen Soojinnoh [CM0306] | 10 | 0 |
| 155.2 | Doi Tham - CM0193 | ||
| 162.8 | Tham Chang Rong - LP0024 | ||
| 165.0 | Tham Yang Wee - LP0004 | 432 | 30 |
| 170.4 | Tham Pha Tang - LP0025 | 150 | 0 |