David Scott Trail

The David Scott Trail is located within the Khasi Hills in Meghalaya, India, and is an ancient path named after the British trendy David Scott who played a distinguished role within the vicinity at one factor inside the early 19th century. This scenic tour offers an aggregate of natural beauty and ancient insights.

Starting from Mawphlang and ending at Lad Mawphlang, travelers pass through scenic landscapes that consist of lush forests, rolling hills, crystal-clear rivers and traditional Khasi villages up to look extra flora and fauna, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts. Highlights consist of crossing the Umia River on scenic boulders and exploring the dense forest.

The trek is pretty hard, appropriate for beginners and skilled walkers, and generally takes approximately 4-5 hours to complete. The exceptional time to go is at some point in the colder months, from October to March, to break out from the monsoon rains. The David Scott Trail now not only gives first-class trekking inside the heart of nature but also allows you to find out the location's ancient trails. Explore this trek with Meghalaya Holiday Packages.

Best Time to Visit: Winter is the best time to take up this trail. However, it can be done throughout the year but is not recommended during the rainy season because the trail becomes slippery and the river flows at a high force.

Duration required to Visit: 4-5 hours

Trek distance: 16 kilometers

Difficulty: Easy to moderate, involving ascent and descent. There is a gradual descent for an hour, a flat walk of 2-3 hours and a gradual climb for the last 1 hour. 

Enjoy the weather of this place in Shillong Holiday Packages which is offered by Kiomoi Travels.

Summer (March to June): 15°C to 25°C: Warm and pleasant. Carry light cotton clothes, comfortable footwear, and sunglasses. A light jacket for cooler evenings might be useful.

Monsoon (July to September): 12°C to 20°C: Heavy rainfall. Raincoat, waterproof footwear, and umbrellas. Light to moderate warm clothing.

Autumn (October to November): 10°C to 20°C: Mild and pleasant. Light to moderate clothing, a light jacket or sweater for evenings.

Winter (December to February): 2°C to 15°C: Cold and dry.  Warm clothes, including sweaters, jackets, scarves, and gloves.

The trek starts from Mawphlang, which is 25 kilometers from Shillong and can be reached by taking a shared vehicle from Bada Bazar in Shillong or booking a private cab from your preferred location.