Jul 20, 2024, 11:03 PM IST

World's most beautiful caves

Shweta Singh

Famous for the glowworms that light up the cave with a magical blue glow, these caves offer boat tours to witness the luminescent display.

Waitomo Glowworm Caves, New Zealand

The largest cave in the world, Son Doong features a jungle and river inside, along with massive stalagmites and stalactites.

Son Doong Cave, Vietnam

Located on the island of Capri, the Blue Grotto is known for its brilliant blue water, illuminated by sunlight passing through an underwater cavity.

Blue Grotto, Italy

Known as the "Palace of Natural Arts," this limestone cave in Guilin is filled with colorful stalactites, stalagmites, and rock formations, enhanced by artificial lighting.

Reed Flute Cave, China

Discovered in the Naica Mine, this cave contains some of the largest natural crystals ever found, some reaching up to 12 meters in length.

Cave of Crystals, Mexico

One of the longest cave systems in Europe, Postojna Cave features a subterranean railway and stunning formations, including the famous "Brilliant" stalagmite.

Postojna Cave, Slovenia

Comprising two separate but interconnected limestone caves, Jeita Grotto is renowned for its striking formations and underground river.

Jeita Grotto, Lebanon

Located in New Mexico, this national park contains more than 119 caves, including the Big Room, a massive underground chamber filled with intricate formations.

Carlsbad Caverns, USA