Mawsynram
the pluviophile's paradise
Mawsynram Tourism
Known to be one of the wettest places in the world, the beautiful village of Mawsynram is situated at a distance of 60 kms from the city centre. The mesmerizing village with its panoramic views, lush green landscape and beautiful rains, Mawsynram is a perfect destination for both nature lovers and pluviophiles. Known to be one of the best tourist attraction in India, the village is known for its huge formation of a stalagmite, which takes after the shape of a 'Shivling'. Situated at an altitude of 1400 m above the sea level, the area is known for many caves narrating the story of a bygone era. Mawsynram receives heavy rainfall that the local villagers need to use thick grass to sound-proof their homes from it.
Things to do in Mawsynram
1.Cherrapunjee
9 kilometres from city centre
Located in the East Khasi Hills, facing the plains of Bangladesh, at an elevation of 1...
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2.Nohalikalai Falls
11 kilometres from city centre
Located at a distance of 6.7 kms from Cherrapunji, Nohkalikai Falls is the tallest plu...
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3.Mawsmai Falls
17 kilometres from city centre
Located at 1 km to the south of Mawmai village is the beautiful Mawsmai falls or the ...
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4.Mawsmai Caves
15 kilometres from city centre
One of the most mysterious and wonderful caves in Meghalaya, Mawsmai caves are located...
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The major tourist attractions in Mawsynram includes the Mawlyngbna known for rich fossils and a natural geyser, Cherrapunjee known to be the second wettest place of this earth, Mawsmai Falls known as the fourth highest waterfall in India, Mawsmai caves - the holy cave of the Khasis is in the Mawsmai village and Nohkalikai Falls - crowned to be the fifth highest falls in India.
How to reach
Mawsynram is well connected by roads.
How to Reach by Flight
Shillong Airport feeds as the nearest airport to Mawsynram. It connects all the major cities and states nationally as well as internationally.
How to Reach by Train
Guwahati Railway station is the nearest station located at 151 kms from Mawsynram. It will take near about 4 hours to reach Mawsynram from Guwahati Station.
How to Reach by Bus
Buses ply regularly from Shillong to Mawsynram. They take more than one hour to cover the 44 kms.
How to Reach by Road
You can easily drive from Guwahati, about 150 km away from Mawsynram. The drive is beautiful and very picturesque. You can also drive from Shillong which is about 44 kms from Mawsynram.
How to travel within
Cabs and jeeps are available for sightseeing in and around Mawsynram.
Local Cuisine
Although the eating choices of Mawsynram are limited, you can enjoy the Khasi cuisine such as pork rice and more. Sohra Pulao which is rice cooked with oil and vegetables without spices is a must try for everyone visiting this place. You can also find Indian, Chinese, Punjabi and Bengali cuisines in here.
Some of the good restaurants in Mawsynram includes:
- Trattoria's: Famous for its local Khasi dishes such as Ja Doh (rice stewed in pig blood) and curried pig innards.
- Ginger Restaurant: Famous for Italian and continental dishes.
Mawsynram Itinerary
On reaching Mawsynram, after breakfast, head to the Mawsami Falls in the morning. Later you can proceed to Mawsmai caves and Cherapunjee. After a late lunch, move towards the beautiful Nohkalikai Waterfall, and Mawlyngbna in the evening. You can either spent the night exploring the place or head back.
