Krem Blang

Krem Blang, located in the East Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya, is a remarkable limestone cave known for its stunning formations and serene subterranean beauty. Positioned at coordinates 25°25’26.8” N and 92°35’00.2” E, this cave stretches to a mapped length of 272.93 metres. Though not long in comparison to other Meghalaya caves, Krem Blang is admired for its spacious passages, striking chambers and delicate natural formations that make exploration a delightful experience.

The cave begins with a descent through a short slope that leads into a single, wide main passage. For much of its length, the passage maintains a generous size, approximately seven metres high and nine metres wide, allowing effortless movement through the cave. Around 50 metres inside, explorers must pass through a narrow squeeze created by caustic rock formations before the passage opens once again into a 200-metre-long gallery.

A boulder slope on the southern side leads upward into an unstable chamber that opens to daylight, forming one of the cave’s exits. Returning to the main passage, a little further ahead lies the enchanting Angie’s Chamber, where the floor is adorned with crystal-clear pools and delicate cave pearls, requiring careful navigation to preserve their pristine natural beauty.

The passage continues through areas richly decorated with high stalagmites, columns, and other calcite formations. A side passage on the right leads to an impressive area featuring flowstone known as “The Fireplace”, admired for its scenic appeal. Nearby, a short crawl leads into a spectacularly ornamented chamber named “The Ballroom”. This beautiful chamber, filled with shiny calcite formations, marks the end of the accessible part of the cave as the passage beyond is blocked by calcite deposits.

Krem Blang’s combination of ease of access, unique formations and scenic chambers make it a gem among Meghalaya’s many caves, offering a memorable and visually captivating subterranean experience.