Mawlyngbna Village

Mawlyngbna Village is an eco-tourism village in East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya, about 75 km from Shillong near Mawsynram. Set amid rolling hills, lakes and forests, it is noted for its 100-million-year-old fossil park with preserved marine fossils. The village is promoted by Meghalaya Tourism for adventure and nature-based tourism, offering water and land activities while retaining traditional Khasi rural life and community-managed homestays.

Visitors can expect a rural Khasi village set in a hilly landscape with small lakes, rivers, forests and open meadows. The main areas to explore include the Mawlyngbna Fossil Park displaying marine fossils, Um Khakoi Lake and Mawlyngbna Lake for water activities, and surrounding trails and viewpoints. Activities are community-managed and include kayaking, cliff jumping, zip-lining, trekking and camping. Accommodation is primarily in homestays and camps with basic local food and guide services.

Mawlyngbna is noted for its fossil park containing marine fossils dated to approximately 100 million years ago from the Cretaceous period, when the area was under the sea. The fossils include evidence of ancient marine life preserved in sedimentary rocks, making it a site of geological interest.

Mawlyngbna is a traditional Khasi village in Meghalaya. Tourism is community-managed by local residents, showcasing Khasi rural life, hospitality, and sustainable eco-tourism practices with homestays and local guides.