Siju Cave – 132 kms from Tura

Siju is famous for Dobakkol or the bat cave with impressive stalagmites and stalagtites. It is one of the longest caves in the Indian sub-continent and contains some of the finest river passages to be found anywhere in the world. There are magnificent limestone rock formations inside. One named Princess Di’s chamber by the excavators will fill any visitor with awe. Close by on the other side of Simsang  river is the Siju bird sanctuary, a home for many rare and protected birds and other wildlife. The Siberian ducks also migrate here during the winter months. At the entrance to this bird sanctuary after a steep climb of nearly 1 km there is a stretch of rock formations that will take your breath away. A tourist bungalow and a forest guesthouse provide accommodation for visitors.