CAKES Foundation

Expeditions

Each C.A.K.E.S. expedition blends exploration, science, and storytelling.
From deep karst systems to open-ocean training zones, every mission is a step closer to mapping and understanding India’s hidden underwater frontiers.

Meghalaya Cave & Cavern Exploration

Dates: 5th January 2026 – 24th January 2026
Focus: Multi-phase exploration of Meghalaya’s flooded karst systems and large cavern zones.

Objectives:

  • Conduct systematic 3D mapping and line surveys of submerged and semi-dry passages.
  • Document biological and geological data for cave research archives.
  • Produce a high-quality documentary film capturing the human and scientific side of exploration.
  • Train field teams in cavern diving, survey methods, and safety protocols.

Returning to India’s most dramatic karst terrain — combining science, cinematography, and exploration to reveal the living geology beneath Meghalaya.

Lakshadweep Technical & CCR Exploration

Season: March – April 2026
Focus: Advanced technical and closed-circuit rebreather (CCR) diving in deep marine environments up to 100 meters.
Objectives:

  • Conduct deep training dives using trimix and CCR systems to refine long-duration decompression techniques.
  • Explore submerged limestone features, reef walls, and potential karst-like formations around the atolls.
  • Gather data on marine biodiversity and geologic transitions between reef and karst systems.

A high-precision mission merging technical diving, equipment testing, and scientific observation in India’s most pristine waters.

Bhimkund & Arjunkund Deep Cave Project

Season: July 2026 – Tentative
Focus: Extreme-depth CCR exploration and new cave discovery.
Objectives:

  • Push beyond 100 meters in Bhimkund, extending previous exploration records.
  • Conduct detailed photogrammetry and 3D mapping of deep chambers and submerged cave features.
  • Initiate exploration and documentation of Arjunkund, a newly identified cave system with hydrological links to Bhimkund.
  • Test new gas management, bailout, and decompression procedures for ultra-deep confined environments.

India’s most ambitious cave-diving project — combining endurance, precision, and advanced rebreather technology to chart new depth frontiers.