Go underground at
Siju (Siju Dobakkol Cave)
The great limestone cave of the Simsang.
- Length
- About 4,772m (official brochure)
- Setting
- Simsang river, Napak lake nearby
- Wildlife
- Bat colonies, cave fauna
Siju Dobakkol is the Garo Hills’ famous cave: a major limestone system on the Simsang river near Napak lake, cited in official Meghalaya brochures at about 4,772m of passage, with large bat colonies and a river-front resthouse at the entry.
Quick answers
Siju (Siju Dobakkol Cave) at a glance
Is Siju safe to enter?
With a guide and lights, to the show-cave sections; deeper systems are for trained cavers.
When to go
Plan around these months
Nearby
Close enough to combine
Things to do
What you're here for
Bat emergence
Dusk columns out of the cave mouth.
Facts checked against the official Meghalaya tourism portal · Last verified 2026-09-26