| Kapitel | Titel | Seite |
|---|---|---|
| Content | ||
| MEGHALAYA | ||
| Geography, Geology, Limestones, Limestone exploitation | 5–15 | |
| Archaeology, pottery, Stone Age tools | 16–18 | |
| Cave exploration history | 18–22 | |
| Cave potential, cave tourism | 23–24 | |
| KARST AND CAVE AREAS | ||
| Garo Hills | 24 | |
| 1. | Balphakram | 24 |
| 2. | Chokpot–Asakgre | 26 |
| 3. | Siju | 26 |
| 4. | Tura | 26 |
| Khasi Hills and south–western Jaintia Hills | 27 | |
| 1. | Jakrem | 28 |
| 2. | Langrin | 28 |
| 3. | Lum Iawpaw | 29 |
| 4. | Maharam | 31 |
| 5. | Mawsynram | 31 |
| 6. | Nonglwai | 32 |
| 7. | Nongjri | 32 |
| 8. | Nongstoin | 32 |
| 9. | Pynursla | 32 |
| 10. | Shella | 33 |
| 11. | Sohra (Cherrapunjee) | 34 |
| Eastern and northern Jaintia Hills | 38 | |
| 1. | Lakadong and Ummat plateau | 38 |
| 2. | Lumshnong area | 40 |
| 3. | Litang River valley | 42 |
| 4. | Lukha, Lunar and Lubha River valleys | 47 |
| 5. | Prang and Myntdu River valleys | 47 |
| 6. | Syndai | 48 |
| 7. | Tüber | 49 |
| Human use of caves in Meghalaya | 49–50 | |
| SOURCES | ||
| Abbreviations | 51 | |
| Glossary | 51–60 | |
| Acknowledgements | 61–64 | |
| Bibliography | 65–152 | |
| 1. | Dictionaries, bibliographies | 65–67 |
| 2. | Maps | 68–70 |
| 3. | Manuscript sources | 71–79 |
| 4. | Printed sources | 80–152 |
This volume describes the general settings on the speläology of this “caving heaven” in NE India, where international expeditions so far have yielded hundreds of kilometres of fine cave passages. The geography, geology, hydrology, exploration history and many other basics are presented, accompanied by an incredible bibliography. The specific caving regions of Meghalaya will be covered by separate volumes in this series.