Kotumsar Cave invaluable gift for nature lovers

Kotumsar Cave in Chhattisgarh is with many amazing natural sites.

In tribal culture, one of them is the Kotumsar Cave.

Also, it’s a natural underground cave.

Kotumsar (Kutumsar) Cave

This cave is in Kanger Valley National Park near Jagdalpur in the Bastar district of Chhattisgarh.

However, the cave was originally Gopansar cave (Gopan = hidden).

but this cave is Kotumsar (Kutumsar) due to its location near the village ‘Of Kotsar’.

So, a cave is nothing less than an invaluable gift for nature lovers.

Status of Kotumsar Cave

The depth of this cave is about 54 to 120 feet and the length is 4500 meters.

It is at an altitude of about 560 meters above sea level.

The Kotamsar cave is interesting in itself because of the texture inside.

it is very beautiful, inside the cave there are figures made of limestone, on which many types of figures are seen when light falls on them.

Figures made in the cave of Kotumsar Cave

Stealthite and stalagmite figures made of stone can be found inside this cave.

It is very dark in this cave.

when the light of the torch falls on it, then various figures here shine.

seeing which people get mesmerized.

You will find as many variations as you like in these shapes.

Due to the chemical action of limestone, carbon dioxide, and water, the shapes made inside this cave have created many natural structures from top to bottom.

which are still slowly moving towards, which attracts tourists as well.

This Kotamsar cave is historically and religiously important in Chhattisgarh.

There are many animals inside Kotumsar (Kutumsar) but colorful blind fish are found only inside this cave in the whole of India.

The species of this fish is named after the discoverer of the cave, Prof. Named after Shankar Tiwari.

History of Kotumsar Cave

The credit for the discovery of this cave goes to Professor Shankar Tiwari who discovered this cave in 1958 with the help of local tribals.

This cave has been formed naturally due to various changes in nature and the flow of water.

The initial name of the Kotamsar cave was Gompsar, but due to the Kotamsar village being near the cave, the name of this cave became Kotamsar cave.

According to researchers, primitive humans live here in prehistoric times.

According to the local people here, Lord Ram ji had resided in this cave during his exile, as well as there is a Shivling inside this cave, which the local people have been worshiping for many years.

Timings to visit Kotumsar Cave

If you are planning to visit the Kotamsar cave, then you should keep some important things in mind.

This cave is in the middle of a dense forest, which is why you have to use a gypsy to reach this cave, the fare of which is around 1500 rupees.

This cave is closed during the monsoon as there is a danger of water filling the cave and other poisonous animals at this time.

Before entering the cave, you must have a bright torch so that you can admire the beauty inside this cave, besides you must have good shoes to avoid slipping inside the cave.

Best time to visit

The best time to visit this cave is during the winter season.

how to go

Nearest Airport

Swami Vivekananda Airport Raipur and Jagdalpur Airport

Nearest Railway Station

Jagdalpur Railway Station.

By Road

The connection of Jagdalpur is to many big cities, you can reach it easily with the help of vehicles.

Places To Visit Near Kotumsar cave

Apart from this cave, there are many other tourist places around it where you can visit and enjoy the panoramic views.

Tirathgarh Waterfall

Tirathgarh Waterfall The Munga and Bahar rivers, a tributary of the Kanger River, form this beautiful waterfall in Kanger National Park, about 38 km from Jagdalpur in the Bastar district of Chhattisgarh.

Its height is about 300 feet and it is the highest waterfall in Chhattisgarh.

This waterfall falls on the ladder-like natural structures of the hill, due to which the water appears milky, which is very attractive to see.