Mawphlang

Shillong India
4.5/5
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NearBy Airport
Shillong
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Best Season
Oct - Sep
  • Visiting Time : 06 AM - 6 PM
  • Ideal Duration : 4 Hrs
  • Best for : Art & Culture
  • Distance from City Centre : 25 km
  • Local Transport Mode : Taxi
  • Adult :INR 20
Mawphlang is a picturesque village located in the East Khasi Hills in Meghalaya, India. Known for its lush greenery and scenic perspectives, it's far a well-known destination for nature and peace enthusiasts. The village is broadly acknowledged for its ancient sacred grove of timber which was modified and brought with the help of the neighboring Khasi tribe. This wooded area is wealthy in biodiversity, contains many precise species of vegetation, herbs, flora and fauna, and is the primary region of close to life and thoughts.

Visitors to Mawphlang can take guided excursions of the sacred wooded area, they frequently see the conventional ideals and practices that keep that woodland from considerable rains close to the Reserve Mawphlang Dam, see lovely surroundings and a hassle-unfastened vicinity if for a picnic. In addition, Mawphlang is the region to begin for the David Scott Trail, an ancient footpath that all over again departs from British colonial stories and offers cute perspectives and an intimate view through testimonies.

All in all, Mawphlang is a serene location that gives a completely unique aggregate of vegetable glory, cultural records and historical experience, making it a ought-to-go to holiday spot in Meghalaya. Enjoy every second with Meghalaya Holiday Packages.

Points to Remember
Best Time to Visit: October to March for pleasant weather for the best experience of the lake.
Duration required to Visit:  1 day.
Timing: Mawphlang Village - 24 hours
Sacred Forest - 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Khasi Heritage Village - 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Entry Fees: Mawphlang Village - No entry fee
Sacred Forest – INR 20 per person and INR 20 per camera
Khasi Heritage Village - INR 10 per person (approximately)

Mawphlang Weather 
Enjoy the weather of this place in Shillong Holiday Packages which are 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.

How to Reach
Reach Mawphlang by flying to Shillong, then drive 25 km southwest. Alternatively, take a taxi or local bus.

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