Chama Ice Cave, Kuhrang

🧭What kind of place is it?

Chama has formed in a deep valley from snow built up over many years. Meltwater opens a way under and through the mass and creates a cave-like space. The shape of the opening and the strength of its roof change with the temperature and the state of the snow, so it cannot be treated like a fixed rock cave.

👀What you will see

• Packed masses of snow and ice piled up in the deep part of the valley.
• The cave-like opening in the mass, whose shape is best seen from outside and at a safe distance.
• The stream of meltwater that comes out from inside the icy space.
• The valley walls, between which the snow has built up.

💡Something interesting

The name Chama is linked to cham, meaning meadow and welling water. The name points to the area's pastures and water; the cave-like space itself comes from the meeting of piled-up snow and flowing meltwater.

🎒Good to know before you go

• The walls of the cave have weakened and may collapse; don't go into the inner parts.
• Don't stand under the icy roof or beside the icicles, and don't enter the opening or the stream to take photos.
• Check the state of the road and a safe viewing spot with a local guide; the ground can be slippery.