Although major expeditions have been carried out by the Royal Geographical Society in London and the British Caving Research Association, many caves are still not fully explored and remain an alluring, enticing adventure for the nature tourist. Repeat visitors marvel at how a cave can change within months as the naturally humid Malaysian weather promotes faster stalagmite and stalactite formations.

::CAVES OF MALAYSIA::
The majorities of caves are limestone and are above ground level. These include Gua Kelam in Perlis, Gua Tempurung and Kundu in Perak, Batu Caves in Selangor and scattered caves around Lake Kenyir in Terengganu and Gua Ikan in Kuala Krai, Kelantan. Famous caves in Sarawak include the Painted Cave in Niah and Fairy Cave in Bau. The Gomantong Cave is the most well known cave in Sabah.

Underwater or river caves in the Kinta Valley make up less than ten per cent of local caves and are to be avoided during the rainy season. There are also dolomites and sandstone caves scattered around the country.

Malaysian caves can be divided into two categories: adventure and show caves. Adventure caves that include Drunken Forest Cave and Legan's Cave are caves that remain close to their natural state. Show caves such as Deer, Lang and Clear Water Caves in Mulu National Park, Sarawak, are those which have been opened up for public viewing with guides, lights and walkways as well as clearly marked paths and explanatory notes. Show caves are cleaner and easier to access than the more challenging adventure caves.

CAVES TO EXPLORE Cave Name State Gua Kelam Perlis Gua Tempurung Kampar, Perak Kundu Cave Gopeng, Perak Gua Harimau Perak Batu Caves Selangor Gua Ikan Kuala Krai, Kelantan Taat Cave, Bewah Cave Tasik Kenyir, Terengganu Daun Menari, Luas Cave, Gua Telinga Taman Negara, Pahang Gomantong Cave Sandakan, Sabah Fairy Cave, Wind Cave, Jambusan Cave Bau, North Kuching, Sarawak Great Cave, Painted Cave Niah National Park, Miri, Sarawak Sarawak Chamber, Deer Cave, Green Cave, Clear Water Cave, Moon Cave, Turtle Cave Mulu National Park, Sarawak Pictures and Information courtesy of Tourism Malaysia. All information contained herein is correct at time of production. Tourism Malaysia and marimari.com.my cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracy, ommission or alteration that may occur.