Immovable Rock Cave
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Overview
An easy hike to a roomy natural cave next to a small shrine and water body - a good hot-day option since reaching the cave doesn't require summiting the hill.
I've graded this trail as easy, but still carry grippy footwear for a few steep sections along the way.
Photos
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🐾 Wildlife
⚠️ Bear country 🐻. A friend has spotted a bear in the area not very far from the cave, and locals reiterate that there are bears in this area.
- Be loud when entering the cave or going to any cave-y or densely vegetated part of the trail. When in doubt, shout! Clap!
- So avoid dark hours - early morning and evening.
- Be wary on cloudy days and avoid camping here overnight.
There have been mentions of it being converted into a bear sanctuary, hasn't happened yet.
🎟️ Permit
No permissions are needed to hike in the area.
Notes
The trail leading to the hill goes through local farms, so avoid trampling the crop. Stay on the periphery of the farms.
Trail Description
Cave
I have created this trail just for a hot day, or if you're starting a bit late in the morning. Going to the hill top might be a bit draining in the heat. The cave will be much cooler.
The trail starts in the village and goes through farms and mango orchards. Looking ahead, to the southwest, the most prominent hill you see is where we you will be going! But for this hike you aren't going all the way to the top.
After you pass the farms and orchards, you will come on to a slab of rock and then into a forest. Soon you'll start gaining some altitude and you'll see white trident-like symbols on the trail leading to the shrine. For the cave, you take a little detour instead of following the namas all the way to the shrine (look at the map). Access to the cave might be a little thorny and overgrown at times, and the grass can make the trail quite deceptive.
The cave has a ton of space and a few thick trees suitable for a hammock or slackline.
Shrine next to the water body
This is a small shrine and a water body next to it. It's only about 50 metres from the cave. If you're facing the cave from the main trail, the shrine is further to the right. Follow the namas. The locals pray at the shrine. I have even eaten prasad here - a fruit salad mixed with flattened rice, curd, and jaggery. Very satiating after a hike!
The hike down
To head back down, just retrace the path you came up on.
🛺 Getting there
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