CHEGAON & WANGAR GAD (Caves between)
Nichar (Kinnaur district - IN)
31.533300,78.066700
31.533300,78.066700
Description
Between Chegaon / Chargaon (note 1) and Wangar / Wangat (note 2) the rocks on both sides [of the -Setlej- = Sutlej River] are worn into many caves [apparently lateral whirlpools], which re-echo the roar of the river with tenfold noise. Compare the cave at –>Wangto / Wangtu.Between Chegaon / Chargaon (note 1) and Wangar / Wangat (note 2) the rocks on both sides [of the -Setlej- = Sutlej River] are worn into many caves [apparently lateral whirlpools], which re-echo the roar of the river with tenfold noise. Compare the cave at –>Wangto / Wangtu.
Histoire
EXPLORATION HISTORY: 1821 August: Alexander Gerard (in COLEBROOKE 1827: 375) and his bother James Gilbert Gerard passed by.
Cavités proche
| Distance (km) | Nom | Longueur (m) | Profondeur (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | CHEGAON ARCH | ||
| 5.1 | WANGTO / WANGTU (Cave at) | ||
| 17.8 | NURU CAVES | ||
| 24.2 | RUPIN WODAR | ||
| 38.0 | KANAN COUNTRY CAVES | ||
| 41.6 | LALANTI CAVES | ||
| 42.8 | TIDUNG (Caves on the) | ||
| 49.1 | TOMBA WODAR | ||
| 52.6 | Hopeha Wodar |