PADANG BESAR: Thrill seekers looking to plunge to new depths of adrenaline rush can now explore Gua Kelam Dua in Perlis.

       Visitors enthralled by the alluring mysteries of nature will find a tour of the limestone cave a most extraordinary experience, said Perlis State Forestry Department director Awang Shaffie Awang Ahmadni.

       Besides going on a caving experience, Gua Kelam Dua also offers a new attraction in the form of three pyramid-like stone structures located deep in the cave.

       Although investigations on the mysterious structures have yet to be conducted, he said the three stone structures are believed to be the final resting place of tin miners.

       “We believe the structures are old graves based on the findings around the area,” he said, adding that the structures are about two to three metres tall and three metres wide.

       He said people who wish to see the structures should first contact the Perlis State Forestry Department to obtain guide services and climbing gear to ensure their safety.

       Gua Kelam Dua is open for visitors only on Saturdays and Sundays.

       There is a morning session from 9am to 11am while the afternoon session starts at 2pm, he said.

       Awang Shaffie said visitors are “highly encouraged” to make reservations first.

       Only visitors who have completed their Covid-19 jabs are allowed to explore the cave, he added.

       He said Gua Kelam Dua is not as popular as Gua Kelam Satu as many are still unaware of what it has to offer.

       Gua Kelam is a former tin ore mine that was first opened in 1935.

       It is located on the outskirts of Kaki Bukit town, about 33 km from Kangar and was gazetted as part of the Perlis State Park on July 3, 2008.

       The cave has three entrances, each offering a different caving experience for visitors. — Bernama