Geotourism Potential of the Bhiar Dhar Cave, Uttarakhand Himalaya

This study examines the geotourism potential of the Bhiar Dhar cave near Chakrata, Uttarakhand. The Bhiar Dhar cave is one of the very few caves in the Himalayas, showing a variety of speleothem features and forms. The cave encompasses stalagmites, stalactites, flowstones, straw, column, cave curtai...

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Published in:Geoheritage 2023-03, Vol.15 (1), Article 23
Main Authors: Sengupta, Dipanwita, Dutt, Som, Saha, Subhojit, Devrani, Rahul
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biogeosciences
Caves
Diapirs
Earth and Environmental Science
Earth Sciences
Historical Geology
Indian Geoheritage: From the Precambrian to the Present
Landscape/Regional and Urban Planning
Mineralogy
Original Article
Paleontology
Physical Geography
Trekking
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Summary:This study examines the geotourism potential of the Bhiar Dhar cave near Chakrata, Uttarakhand. The Bhiar Dhar cave is one of the very few caves in the Himalayas, showing a variety of speleothem features and forms. The cave encompasses stalagmites, stalactites, flowstones, straw, column, cave curtains, diapirs, etc., which are very important for showcasing the geological features in their natural form. Cave features are under threat of devastation because of a lack of awareness. This cave has immense potential to be developed as a geotourism site and demands immediate actions for its conservation. Locals need to be aware of its geological importance. A trekking route can also be developed for the cave from the Gorcha village that will attract tourists and interalia revenue/income opportunities in the region.
ISSN:1867-2477
1867-2485
DOI:10.1007/s12371-023-00793-1