Will have to wait to see Kutumsar cave, still full of water | News India

Jagdalpur, 5 October (Hindustan Reporter). Tourists who are fond of seeing Kutumsar Cave located in Kanger Valley National Park will have to wait a little longer this year. The cave is opened every year on October 1, but this time it is likely to be opened by October 10, because due to heavy rains in Bastar, the caves are still filled with water. Chudamani Singh, DFO of Kanger Valley National Park, said that due to water and other obstacles in the cave, it is being cleaned. Along with water, bushes grow in the caves during the rainy season, which is being cleaned. So that the tourists do not face any kind of problem. Along with this, the roads leading to the cave are also being repaired.

It is noteworthy that there are many caves in Kanger Valley, but the most favorite among tourists is Kutumsar Cave. It was uncovered by Dr. Shankar Tiwari in 1956. Earlier the cave was visited using torches, but now the guides have started using solar lights. Generally the caves of Bastar can be seen only till 15th June. Because after that, when the rains start, the caves start filling with water. Kutumsar Cave is considered to be the deepest cave in India with a depth ranging between 60 to 120 feet and its total length is approximately 4500 feet. This cave is compared with the world's longest cave 'Carlswar of Cave' America which shows its importance. This cave was discovered in the 1950s by Dr. Shankar Tiwari, a geography professor, with the help of some local tribals. Earlier it was known as Gopansar (Hidden Cave), later when it was located near Kutumsar village, it became famous as Kutumsar Cave. A special type of colorful blind fish is found in this cave, which is called Kappi Ola Shankarai after the name of the professor. These fish are part of the cave's unique ecosystem, and reflect the biodiversity of the area. Kutumsar Cave is not only famous for its natural beauty, but it is also an important site for geological and biological research. It attracts tourists and researchers who come here to study its unique features and fauna.