Tham Jiang - KR0172

(TH)
8.342789,99.011380
Length 30m Depth 0m
Grottocenter / carte

Location

The cave is located on the limestone hill above Wat Thongtham Tham Khao Din. From the entrance to Tham Khao Din take the path to the left for about 50m and then take a very steep, indistinct path up the hill for around 30m to the small entrance. Martin Ellis - 02/11/2019

Description

Martin Ellis - 02/11/2019

The small entrance opens up into a large airy passage 10m wide by 20m high through the mountain. The second, larger entrance is high in a cliff and has fine views of Khao Phanom Bencha. The cave is used by monks from the wat for meditation.

Documents

Bibliography 02/11/2019
  • HENLEY, THOM (2003) "Krabi. Caught In The Spell" Thai Nature Education, Phuket ISBN 97491140-5-1 VOGT, NILS B. (2013) "Temple Caves & Grottoes in Thailand: A Picture-Guide Book" Booksmango, Bangkok ISBN 978-616-222-160-6 214pp

History

The first recorded visit by cavers was in December 2007 by the OCC and SMCC. 2007-12-05 (M. Ellis, K. Morton, P. Butler, M. Butler) Martin Ellis - 02/11/2019

Caves nearby

Distance (km)NameLength (m)Depth (m)
0.0Tham Khao Din - KR017015015
0.0Tham Khao Din 2 - KR0171
2.8Tham Kop - KR0057260
4.3Tham Kop - KR0226
8.9Tham Chang Si - KR0183
9.8Tham Wiman - KR0169
12.1Tham Tan Rieng Khao Ying Mi - KR0127
12.1Tham Nam Lot Luang Cha - KR0163
12.5Nam Phut Khao Kaeo - KR0242