About Menga Cave
Menga Cave is a natural limestone cave located near Menga village, about 6 kilometres from Daporijo in Upper Subansiri district, Arunachal Pradesh. Situated in a forested hilly area, the cave is known for its stalactite and stalagmite formations and rugged interior. It is a notable natural attraction in the Subansiri region, visited for sightseeing, photography and exploration of its geological features and surrounding landscape.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a natural limestone cave set in forested hills near Daporijo, accessed by a short trek from the road. Inside, the cave features dark chambers, uneven rocky floors, and stalactite and stalagmite formations. The surroundings include dense vegetation and hilly terrain. Exploration is on foot with torchlight, and the site offers opportunities for sightseeing, photography and observing natural geological features.
Key highlights
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Natural limestone cave near Daporijo in Upper Subansiri district
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Stalactite and stalagmite formations inside the cave
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Forested hilly setting near Menga village
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Short trek to reach the cave entrance
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Views of surrounding Subansiri valley landscape
Culture & Context
The cave is located in the area inhabited by the Tagin community of Upper Subansiri and is known locally as a natural landmark within the traditional landscape around Daporijo.
Route
| By air | Nearest airports are Donyi Polo Airport at Itanagar (Hollongi) and Lilabari Airport at North Lakhimpur, Assam, with onward road journey to Daporijo. |
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| By train | Nearest major railway stations are at Naharlagun and North Lakhimpur in Assam, from where visitors continue by road to Daporijo. |