Split Rock

Split Rock is a distinctive natural rock formation located in Mawlyngbna village in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya, about 75 km from Shillong. The massive sandstone boulder is naturally split into two halves forming a narrow crevice that visitors can walk through. Set amid rolling grasslands and forested landscape near the India-Bangladesh border, it is a notable geological attraction within the Mawlyngbna fossil and adventure tourism area, known for its unusual shape and photogenic setting.

Visitors can expect a large sandstone boulder naturally split down the middle creating a narrow, walkable passage. The site is set in open grassland with views of surrounding hills and valleys near Mawlyngbna. Visitors can walk through the crevice, view the rock from different angles, take photographs, and explore the surrounding landscape on foot. The area is rural and natural with minimal development, typically visited as part of a Mawlyngbna sightseeing circuit with a local guide.

Split Rock is a natural geological formation in the Mawlyngbna area, which is known for its fossil-bearing sedimentary rocks dating back millions of years. The Mawlyngbna region is recognized as a fossil park area with ancient marine fossils, indicating its geological history as an ancient seabed. The split itself is attributed to natural weathering and geological processes over time.

The formation is located in the Khasi Hills inhabited by the Khasi community and is part of the local natural landscape promoted as part of Mawlyngbna's community-based rural tourism. It is valued locally as a natural landmark and is included in guided village tours that showcase the area's natural heritage.