A major karst cave in conglomerates — ~6.4 km of passages, underground lake and “Porcelain” stream.
Badzhey Cave
Badzhey Cave is a regional nature monument in Mansky District, 4 km from Stepnoy Badzhey village on the namesake river. Entrance N 55°14.442′ E 93°46.069′ (WGS-84); ~6.4–6.5 km of passages, depth to 170 m. Noted for large chambers, an underground lake and the cascaded “Porcelain” stream. Speleothems are modest mini-stalactites; karst in conglomerate — rare at this length. Visits are regulated: descent without reserve permission is prohibited; no graffiti, torches or disturbance to bats. Terrestrial monument area ~36 ha. Drive to Stepnoy Badzhey (~165 km from Krasnoyarsk), then ~4 km on foot. Natural pair with Bolshaya Oreshnaya Cave but different entrances — plan separately.
How to get there
Mansky District, Stepnoy Badzhey village, then ~4 km on foot to the entrance.
Best season
June–September for approach; descent by permit
Travel tips & stories
Descent only with reserve or caving club permission.
Underground lake — do not drink or swim without briefing.
Torches forbidden — headlamp only.
Bats — no loud music or colony disturbance.
Not the same as “Badzhey Caves” complex (Dark, Ice) — separate system.
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Local guides
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