BLANG, Mawkyrnot (Krem)
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Description
A relatively »big cave« had been reported to B D Kharpran Daly (1997 Mss item 3) but a closer look revealed a fallen sandstone boulder resting on smaller rocks. The three cave "entrances" (gaps) give access to about 5 m of hands and knees crawl across soil and decaying leaves in twilight. ETYMOLOGY: The cave name "Krem Blang" seems to be well chosen as the Khasi noun "blang" is the word for a »goat« (SINGH, N 1906: 13) and the cave is just about spacious enough to allow a tired goat to retreat from onlookers. The Khasi adjective "kyrnot" means »hard, stubborn, lasting« (SINGH, N 1906: 61). SITUATION: Close to the village of Mawkyrnot, which lies a few kilometres along the road from Pynursla (N25°18'30”: E092°54') to Nongjri (N25°11'30”: E091°47'30”).
Caves nearby
| Distance (km) | Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | PHRIA (Krem) | ||
| 1.2 | PYNSHAD (Krem) | ||
| 2.8 | LOREN 2 (Krem) | ||
| 2.8 | LOREN (Krem) | ||
| 3.1 | Saint Mary's Grotto | ||
| 3.4 | UR BAN, Pynursla (Synrang) | ||
| 4.2 | STEW (Krem) | ||
| 4.5 | MAWBHEH CAVE (aa -) | ||
| 4.6 | WAH ASAR (Krem) |