168 places to discover
The Air Force Museum in Upper Shillong, Meghalaya, is located within the Eastern Air Command headquarters of the Indian Air Force. Established to preserve and display the history of the IAF in the eastern region, it exhibits scaled aircraft models, uniforms, photographs, weapons and memorabilia related to operations including the 1965 and 1971 wars. The museum offers insight into aviation heritage and the role of the Eastern Air Command.
All Saints Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral located in central Shillong, Meghalaya, and serves as a prominent historic church of the Church of North India. Originally built in 1877 during the British colonial period, it was destroyed in the 1897 earthquake and later rebuilt. Notable for its colonial Gothic architecture, wooden interiors and serene setting, it remains an active place of worship and a significant heritage landmark in Shillong.
Aminda Rangsa Art Village is a community art space located in Aminda Rangsa village in West Garo Hills, Meghalaya, near Tura. Developed by local artists to showcase Garo culture and contemporary art, the village features open-air installations, sculptures, murals and bamboo structures set in a rural landscape. It serves as a cultural hub for exhibitions, workshops and creative residencies, offering visitors insight into indigenous art forms and the artistic heritage of the Garo Hills region.
Arwah Cave is a limestone cave located near Sohra (Cherrapunji) in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya. Known for its fossils, stalactites, stalagmites and underground stream, the cave extends through narrow passages and spacious chambers. Illuminated sections allow visitors to view ancient marine fossils embedded in limestone. It is one of the well-known caves in Meghalaya's extensive cave system and is accessible via a short walk from the parking area.
Baghmara Pitcher Plant Sanctuary is a small protected area near Baghmara town in South Garo Hills district, Meghalaya. Established to conserve the endangered endemic insectivorous plant Nepenthes khasiana, it covers about 1.13 square kilometres of forested terrain. The sanctuary is notable as the only sanctuary in India dedicated to a pitcher plant species and supports rich biodiversity of the Garo Hills, attracting botanists, nature lovers and eco-tourists.
Baghmara Reserve Forest is a protected forest area surrounding the town of Baghmara in South Garo Hills district, Meghalaya, near the Bangladesh border. It encompasses the Baghmara Pitcher Plant Sanctuary, known for the endemic insectivorous Nepenthes khasiana. The forest features dense tropical vegetation, limestone terrain and rich biodiversity including rare flora, birds and small mammals. It serves as an important ecological site and base for exploring nearby caves and Balpakram National Park.
Balpakram National Park is a protected wildlife reserve in the South Garo Hills district of Meghalaya, near Hatisia and Baghmara. Established in 1987 and covering about 220 square kilometres, it encompasses the Balpakram plateau, deep gorges and dense forests. Notable for its biodiversity including elephants, tigers, wild water buffalo and red panda, and its scenic landscape of canyons and the Simsang River, it is an important ecotourism destination in northeast India.
Beadon Falls is a waterfall located in Shillong, East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya, situated close to Bishop Falls with which it forms a twin waterfall system. Fed by monsoon rain, the falls cascade over rugged cliffs surrounded by forested slopes. Notable for its height and seasonal flow, it is a popular natural attraction near the city centre, offering scenic views and photography opportunities, especially during and after the monsoon when water volume is highest.
Bishop Falls is a three-tiered waterfall located in Shillong, East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya. Situated close to Beadon Falls, it drops about 135 metres in three distinct stages and is counted among India's tallest waterfalls. Surrounded by forested slopes and rocky cliffs, the falls are most impressive during the monsoon. The site is accessed via a narrow gorge and viewpoint, offering visitors a scenic natural attraction near Shillong city.
Bombell Rock is a natural rock formation located near Mawten village in South West Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya. Situated in the rural upland landscape of the Khasi Hills, it is known as a local scenic viewpoint offering open views of surrounding hills, valleys and grasslands. The site is visited for its natural setting, quiet environment and photographic opportunities, and is accessed via local roads connecting Mawten to nearby towns in the region.
Borba Singh Suspension Bridge is a historic suspension bridge over the Kynshi River at Ranikor in South West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya. Named after Borba Singh, it was built to connect villages across the river and served as a vital crossing before modern road bridges. The bridge is noted for its narrow suspended walkway, steel cables and scenic river valley setting, and remains a recognized landmark and visitor point in Ranikor.
Borghat Temple is a Hindu temple located in Borghat village in Ri-Bhoi district, Meghalaya, near the Assam-Meghalaya border along the Guwahati-Shillong highway (NH-6). It functions as a local place of worship for residents and travelers. The temple has a simple shrine structure typical of small roadside temples in the region and is set in a rural landscape surrounded by low hills and forested areas.
The Botanical Garden in Shillong, Meghalaya, is a well-maintained garden near Ward's Lake in central Shillong, managed by the Forest Department, Government of Meghalaya. Spread over a landscaped area, it conserves and displays indigenous and exotic flora of the region, including orchids and the endemic pitcher plant Nepenthes khasiana. It is notable for its greenhouses, lawns, and educational value on Meghalaya's biodiversity.
Captain Williamson Sangma State Museum is the state museum of Meghalaya located in the State Central Library Complex at Lachumiere, Shillong. Established in 1975 and named after Meghalaya's first Chief Minister, it preserves the ethnographic heritage of the state's tribal communities. The museum displays artefacts of the Khasi, Jaintia and Garo tribes, including traditional tools, weapons, musical instruments, costumes, jewellery and dioramas illustrating tribal lifestyles and culture.
The Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians is a prominent Roman Catholic cathedral located in Laitumkhrah, Shillong, Meghalaya. Serving as the seat of the Archdiocese of Shillong, it is one of the largest cathedrals in Northeast India. Built in 1936 in Gothic architectural style after an earlier 1913 structure, it is noted for its stained-glass windows, high arches, and serene hilltop setting overlooking the city.
Chandigre Village is a traditional Garo tribal village located in West Garo Hills District, Meghalaya, near the foothills of the Nokrek Biosphere Reserve. Promoted as a rural tourism destination by Meghalaya Tourism, it is known for its preserved Garo heritage, traditional bamboo houses, and community-based homestays. The village offers visitors an authentic experience of rural Garo lifestyle, culture and natural surroundings close to Tura.
Chisobibra Memorial is a historical memorial located at Chisobibra village near Williamnagar, the headquarters of East Garo Hills district in Meghalaya. Situated in the Simsang River valley, the memorial commemorates local historical figures and events significant to the Garo community. It serves as a landmark for visitors exploring Williamnagar and the surrounding Garo Hills region, offering insight into the area's heritage and identity within a quiet rural setting.
Chitim Tim Dare is a waterfall located near Babukona village in South Garo Hills district, Meghalaya. Situated in a forested landscape of the Garo Hills region, it is known for its natural setting and seasonal water flow. The site is relatively less developed for tourism and is accessed via forest trails from Babukona. It represents the natural waterfall attractions of South Garo Hills near Baghmara and is visited for sightseeing and nature observation.
Dabat Wari is a scenic natural spot located near Siju village in South Garo Hills district, Meghalaya, within the Simsang River valley. It is known for its calm waters, surrounding forested hills and tranquil riverside landscape. The site lies close to the well-known Siju Cave and Siju Wildlife Sanctuary. Visitors come for quiet sightseeing, nature observation and photography in a relatively undisturbed rural setting characteristic of the Garo Hills region.
Dainthlen Falls is a prominent waterfall located near Sohra (Cherrapunji) in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya, India. Situated along the Sohra-Shella road, it is known for its wide cascade over rugged limestone cliffs and natural rock pools. The falls are associated with Khasi folklore about the demon serpent Thlen. Surrounded by rolling hills and grasslands, it is a popular stop for sightseeing and photography, especially during and after the monsoon season when water flow is strongest.
Darechikgre is a small rural village located near Tura in the West Garo Hills district of Meghalaya. It is a typical Garo tribal settlement set amid rolling hills, agricultural fields and forested landscape characteristic of the Garo Hills region. The village is notable for offering visitors an authentic glimpse of traditional Garo rural life, architecture and agrarian practices, and serves as a quiet cultural stop for travellers exploring the Tura area and nearby natural attractions.
Daribokgre Trek is a forest trekking route starting from Daribokgre village in East Garo Hills, Meghalaya, on the fringe of Nokrek National Park and Nokrek Biosphere Reserve. The trail passes through subtropical forests, streams and traditional Garo settlements and is known for biodiversity including the endemic Citrus indica and varied birdlife. It offers guided nature walks and views of the Nokrek range and is accessed with local guides and forest permission.
David Scott Trail is a historic 16 km trekking trail between Mawphlang and Lad Mawphlang in East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya. Built in the early 19th century as a bridle path under British administrator David Scott, it connects Cherrapunji toward Sylhet. The trail passes through rolling meadows, forests, rivers, and Khasi villages and is notable for its heritage value and scenic natural landscape.
Dawki Suspension Bridge is a historic single-lane suspension bridge over the crystal-clear Umngot River at Dawki in West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya, near the India-Bangladesh border. Built in 1932 during British rule, it connects Dawki town and facilitates cross-border trade. Notable for its steel suspension structure, wooden planks and scenic river views, it is a major tourist landmark and photography spot.
Dawki-Tamabil Border is the India-Bangladesh international border crossing at Dawki in West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya, on the banks of the crystal-clear Umngot River. It features the Dawki Integrated Check Post, border gates and pillars marking the two countries, and a British-era suspension bridge. Notable for its scenic river, cross-border trade activity, and as a popular tourist viewpoint near Shillong, it offers visitors a glimpse of the frontier and the surrounding Jaintia Hills landscape.
Don Bosco Museum, also known as Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures (DBCIC), is located at Mawlai in Shillong, Meghalaya. It is a seven-storey hexagonal museum dedicated to the indigenous cultures of Northeast India. Notable for its 17 galleries, extensive ethnographic collections, research centre and rooftop Skywalk, it documents the art, history, lifestyle and traditions of the eight northeastern states.
Dongnob Falls is a natural waterfall located near Photjaud village in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya, India. Situated in the state's high-rainfall plateau region, the falls is surrounded by forested hills and rural landscape typical of the Khasi Hills. It is known as a seasonal monsoon-fed cascade that flows most prominently during the rainy season, attracting visitors seeking offbeat natural attractions away from more crowded tourist circuits in Meghalaya.
Dwar Ksuid is a natural waterfall and stream site located near Umroi in Ri-Bhoi district, Meghalaya, northeast India. Situated close to Shillong Airport, it is known for its clear water pools, rocky stream bed and surrounding forested landscape. The site is a local picnic and nature spot offering scenic views and tranquil surroundings. It is accessed via Umroi village and is often visited as a short excursion from Shillong and Umiam Lake area.
Elephant Falls is a three-tiered cascade waterfall located in Upper Shillong, about 12 km from Shillong city centre in East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya. Known in Khasi as Ka Kshaid Lai Pateng Khohsiew, it was named Elephant Falls by the British after a rock resembling an elephant at its base. Surrounded by dense forest, it is one of Shillong's most visited natural attractions and is easily accessible via the Shillong-Cherrapunji Road.
The Ever Living Museum is a private museum located at Mawshbuit village on the outskirts of Shillong in East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya. Founded and curated by Kyntiewbor War, it houses an extensive personal collection of Khasi cultural artefacts, megalithic stones, fossils, traditional tools, musical instruments and everyday objects. The museum is notable for preserving and showcasing the heritage, traditions and natural history of Meghalaya in a compact, community-run setting.
The First Presbyterian Church at Nongsawlia in Sohra (Cherrapunji), Meghalaya, is regarded as the first Presbyterian church in the region, established in 1846 by Welsh missionary Rev. Thomas Jones. Located in the Nongsawlia locality of Sohra in the East Khasi Hills, the simple stone church marks the beginning of Christianity and Presbyterianism among the Khasi people. It remains an active place of worship and a heritage landmark reflecting early missionary history in Northeast India.
Garden of Caves, locally known as Ka Bri Ki Synrang, is a community-managed natural attraction in Laitmawsiang village, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, about 10 km from Sohra (Cherrapunji). The site features a cluster of small natural caves, waterfalls, streams, and unusual rock formations set within a landscaped gorge with bamboo bridges and pathways. Developed to showcase the region's karst landscape, it offers accessible cave exploration and scenic viewpoints in a compact area.
Gomaghat Pilgrimage and Market Site is a local pilgrimage and traditional market located in Gomaghat village in South West Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya, near the India-Bangladesh border. It is known as a community gathering place where visitors and local residents come for religious observance and weekly trade. The site reflects the rural border culture of the region, combining small shrines or prayer areas with open market spaces surrounded by low hills and riverine landscape.
Ialong Park and Sacred Grove is a nature park and preserved sacred forest located in Ialong village in West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya, about 8 km from Jowai. Overlooking the Myntdu River valley and Pynthor Wah, it combines a developed park area with a traditionally protected grove. Notable for its scenic viewpoint, biodiversity, and cultural importance to the local Jaintia community, it offers visitors natural landscapes and tranquil forest surroundings.
Iawmusiang Market is a bustling traditional market located in the heart of Jowai, headquarters of West Jaintia Hills district in Meghalaya. Considered one of the oldest markets in the state, it serves as the main commercial hub for the Jaintia Hills region. The market is known for local produce, traditional Jaintia handicrafts, textiles, spices and daily essentials, offering visitors an authentic glimpse into the everyday life and trading culture of the Pnar people.
Iawpaw Plateau is a vast grassland plateau located at Nongnah village in West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya. Situated near Nongstoin, it is known for its expansive meadows, rolling hills and panoramic views of the surrounding valleys and Khasi Hills landscape. The plateau is a popular natural attraction for sightseeing, photography, camping and leisure outings, offering an open, tranquil environment typical of Meghalaya's highland terrain.
Iewduh, commonly known as Bara Bazaar, is the largest traditional market in Shillong, Meghalaya, located in the heart of the city. Spread across a dense network of lanes, it is renowned as one of the oldest and busiest markets in Northeast India. Dominated by Khasi women vendors, it offers local produce, spices, handicrafts, textiles, and household goods, reflecting the region's matrilineal trading culture and daily life.
Iew Luri Lura Fossil Site is a natural fossil exposure located near Mawlyngbna village in East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya. The site preserves plant and marine fossils dating to the Cretaceous period, approximately 100 million years old, when the region was under sea. Notable for visible fossil imprints on rock surfaces in an open landscape, it is maintained as an outdoor geo-heritage site and visited with local guides for educational and nature-based tourism.
Iing Sad is the traditional royal residence of the Syiem (chief) of Hima Khyrim at Smit, about 11 km from Shillong in East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya. It is the seat of one of the prominent Khasi chieftainships and a notable example of traditional Khasi wooden architecture. The palace is culturally important as the centre for Khasi customary governance and the annual Pomblang Nongkrem Dance festival.
Jakrem Hot Spring is a natural thermal spring located in Jakrem village in West Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya, about 64 km from Shillong. Known for its sulphur-rich waters believed to have curative properties, the spring emerges at high temperatures and is channelled into bathing enclosures. Surrounded by rolling hills and pine forests, it is a popular day-trip destination combining natural attraction and wellness bathing experience.
Jingkieng Ri-Tymmen Living Root Bridge is a natural living bridge near Laitkynsew village in Sohra (Cherrapunji), East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya. Formed by guiding the aerial roots of Ficus elastica trees across a stream by the Khasi community, it is an example of traditional bioengineering. Less crowded than the famous Double Decker bridge at Nongriat, it is set in dense subtropical forest and accessed by a short trek.
Jolding Wari is a natural lake situated at Mongpangro village in South Garo Hills district, Meghalaya. Located in the forested hilly terrain of the Garo Hills in southern Meghalaya, the lake is noted for its calm water body and scenic natural surroundings. It is a lesser-known offbeat attraction in the region, visited for quiet sightseeing and nature observation, and reflects the natural lake landscapes characteristic of South Garo Hills.
Jowai Presbyterian Church is a prominent Protestant church located in the Mission Compound area of Jowai, headquarters of West Jaintia Hills district in Meghalaya. Established by the Welsh Presbyterian Mission in the late 19th century, it is one of the oldest churches in the Jaintia Hills region. The church features simple colonial-era architecture and serves as a central place of worship and community gathering for the local Pnar population.
Ka Phan Nonglait Falls is a roadside waterfall located at Nongkhlaw village in Eastern West Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya, along the Shillong-Nongstoin highway. The falls cascades over rocky ledges surrounded by lush green hills and forested slopes. Easily accessible from the main road, it is a popular stopover for travelers heading toward Nongstoin and western Meghalaya, especially scenic during the monsoon when water flow is strongest.
Katta Beel, also known as Chimite Lake, is a natural freshwater lake located at Nogorpara in the West Garo Hills district of Meghalaya, near the India-Bangladesh border. Surrounded by agricultural fields and low hills, the lake is known for its calm waters, scenic rural setting and seasonal migratory birds. It serves as a local fishing resource and a quiet nature destination for visitors exploring the Garo Hills region.
Khasi Heritage Village is a cultural complex at Mawphlang in East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, about 25 km from Shillong. Developed by the Government of Meghalaya to preserve Khasi tribal heritage, it features traditional thatched huts, wooden artefacts, monoliths and an amphitheatre set amid rolling meadows. Adjacent to the Mawphlang Sacred Grove, it offers insight into Khasi architecture, lifestyle and customs and hosts cultural festivals.
Khoh Ramhah, also known as Pillar Rock or Motrop, is a massive natural monolith located near Sohra (Cherrapunji) in East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya. The tall, basket-shaped rock pillar stands isolated amid the plateau overlooking the plains of Bangladesh. It is notable for its distinctive shape, panoramic views, and association with Khasi folklore, making it a popular viewpoint and photography stop on the Sohra sightseeing circuit.
Kiang Nangbah Monument is a memorial located at Syntu Ksiar on the banks of the Myntdu River in Jowai, West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya. Erected in honour of U Kiang Nangbah, a Jaintia freedom fighter who led an uprising against British rule and was hanged in 1862, the monument features a tall pillar and landscaped surroundings. It serves as a significant historical landmark and tribute to regional resistance and heritage.
Kongthong Whistling Village is a small Khasi village in Khatarshnong Laitkroh Block of East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya, about 60 km from Shillong. It is renowned for the tradition of Jingrwai Lawbei, where mothers compose a unique whistled tune for each child used as a name and call. Set amid forested hills and valleys, the village offers scenic views, traditional Khasi houses, homestays and insights into an enduring oral cultural practice.
Krang Shuri Falls is a scenic waterfall located near Amlarem in the West Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya, about 30 km from Jowai and 90 km from Shillong. It is notable for its cascading drop of about 30 feet into a striking turquoise-blue plunge pool surrounded by limestone rocks and forested slopes. The falls are accessed via a short trek with steps and a viewpoint, and are known for clear water, swimming and boating opportunities in the post-monsoon season.
Krem Liat Prah Cave is a natural limestone cave system located near Shnongrim village in East Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya. Recognized as the longest natural cave in India with an explored length exceeding 34 kilometres, it is part of the extensive Jaintia Hills cave network. Notable for its massive passages, intricate speleothems and underground river sections, the cave attracts experienced cavers and adventure tourists and requires guided exploration.
Krem Puri Cave is a natural sandstone cave system located near Laitsohum village in Mawsynram, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. Recognized as the world's longest sandstone cave at approximately 24.5 kilometres, it was mapped and documented in 2016-2018. The cave features extensive passages, limestone formations, fossils of dinosaurs and ancient marine life, and an underground river system, making it a significant geological and adventure tourism site in Meghalaya.
Krem Umlawan Cave is a major limestone cave system located near Lumshnong village in East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya. Part of the extensive Jaintia Hills karst region, it is among the longest caves in India with over 21 km of mapped passages. Notable for its stalactites, stalagmites, underground streams and vast chambers, it is a significant site for adventure caving and speleology in Meghalaya.
Kyllai Lyngsngun Peak, commonly known as Kyllang Rock, is a massive granite dome near Phlangdilong village in Eastern West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, about 12 km from Mairang and 78 km from Shillong. Rising to about 1,650 metres above sea level, it is one of the largest natural rock formations in the region. Notable for its steep southern slope, panoramic views, trekking route and Khasi folklore, it is a prominent natural attraction and viewpoint.
Kyllang Rock is a massive steep granite dome located near Kyllang village, about 11 km from Mairang in Eastern West Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. Rising to about 5,400 feet above sea level, it is one of the largest granite monoliths in the region. Notable for its distinctive reddish granite, panoramic views of surrounding valleys and hills, and associated Khasi folklore, it is a popular trekking and rock-climbing destination accessible via a short but steep hike from the base.
Kynrem Falls is a three-tiered waterfall located inside Thangkharang Park near Sohra (Cherrapunji) in East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya. With a total height of about 305 metres, it is among the highest waterfalls in India. The falls cascade down a limestone cliff surrounded by lush green hills and forested gorge. Viewed from a designated park viewpoint, it is notable for its height, tiered structure and scenic setting overlooking the plains.
Laitlum Canyons is a scenic hilltop gorge complex located near Smit village in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya, about 21 kilometres from Shillong. Perched at around 1,600 metres elevation, it offers expansive views of deep valleys, rolling hills and scattered hamlets. Known for its dramatic cliffs and winding trekking trails, the site is a popular viewpoint for photography, sunrise and nature observation in the Meghalaya highlands.
Langshiang Falls is a major waterfall located near Nongkhnum River Island in West Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya. Formed by the Kynshi River, it drops approximately 337 metres, making it one of the highest waterfalls in India. Set amid forested hills and river valleys near Sangriang village, the falls is notable for its height, seasonal volume during monsoon, and panoramic views of the surrounding landscape and nearby Weinia Falls.
Lukha River and Bridge is a natural attraction located at Sonapur in East Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya. The river is known for its clear turquoise-blue water during the winter months and flows through a scenic valley surrounded by forested hills. The bridge spanning the river on National Highway 6 is a key viewpoint for visitors to observe the river. The site is noted for photography, sightseeing and its distinctive seasonal colour change.
Lumchyrmit Waterfalls is a scenic waterfall located in Lumchyrmit village in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya, near Shillong. Surrounded by rolling green hills and forested terrain typical of the Meghalaya plateau, the falls are known for seasonal cascades that are most prominent during the monsoon. The site offers a quiet natural setting away from major tourist crowds and is visited for sightseeing, photography and short nature walks in the surrounding landscape.
Lum Nehru Park is a public recreational park located at Umiam (Barapani) in Ri-Bhoi district, Meghalaya, about 15 km from Shillong. Situated on a hillock overlooking the Umiam Lake reservoir, it is known for its manicured lawns, flower beds, orchid house and panoramic lake views. Developed by the forest department and named after Jawaharlal Nehru, it serves as a popular stopover and picnic spot for visitors traveling between Guwahati and Shillong.
Lum Sohpetbneng is a sacred hill peak located near Umiam in Ri-Bhoi District, Meghalaya, about 17 km from Shillong. Revered by the Khasi people as the 'Navel of Heaven,' it is believed to be the site where a golden ladder once connected heaven and earth. The forested summit offers panoramic views of the surrounding hills, valleys and Umiam Lake and is a significant cultural and natural attraction for visitors.
Markham Valley is a natural valley located near Markham village in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya, India. Set within the state's characteristic rolling hills and plateau landscape, the valley is noted for its green meadows, forested slopes and rural surroundings. It offers a quiet, scenic environment typical of Meghalaya's countryside, attracting visitors interested in nature, landscape photography and tranquil outdoor exploration away from urban centres.
Mawjymbuin Cave is a natural limestone cave located in Mawsynram, East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya, one of the wettest places on Earth. It is renowned for a large stalagmite formation resembling a Shiva Lingam, continuously anointed by water dripping from a stalactite above. Surrounded by lush green hills, the cave holds religious importance for Hindu devotees and attracts visitors for its geological formations, dripping calcite structures and serene spiritual atmosphere.
Mawkdok Dympep Valley Viewpoint is a popular scenic viewpoint on the Shillong-Cherrapunji Road near Mawkdok village in Sohra, Meghalaya. Perched above a deep gorge, it offers panoramic views of the lush Dympep Valley, forested hills and winding roads below. Located about 40 km from Shillong and 15 km from Sohra, it is a well-known stop for sightseeing, photography and ziplining.
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.
Mawlyngot Tea Village is a community-run rural tourism destination in Mawlyngot village, East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya, about 45 km from Shillong. Developed as Meghalaya's first tea-growing village with support from local self-help groups, it features small organic tea gardens spread across rolling hills. The village is notable for its community-based tourism model, homestays, and locally processed Urlong Tea, offering visitors an insight into Khasi agrarian life and sustainable tea cultivation.
Mawlynnong Balancing Rock is a natural geological formation located in Mawlynnong village in East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya. It consists of a large boulder precariously balanced on a smaller rock, creating a striking natural illusion. Situated near India's cleanest village, it is a popular stop for visitors exploring the region's natural attractions and is associated with local Khasi folklore.
Mawlynnong Sky View is a tall bamboo watchtower located in Mawlynnong village in East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, known as Asia's cleanest village. The approximately 85-foot high structure built entirely of bamboo offers panoramic views of the surrounding forests, village landscape and the plains of Bangladesh on clear days. It is a popular viewpoint for visitors exploring Mawlynnong and nearby attractions.
Mawlynnong Village is a small Khasi village in East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya, about 90 km from Shillong near the India-Bangladesh border. Often cited as Asia's cleanest village, it is known for its well-maintained bamboo houses, flower-lined pathways, community-based cleanliness practices, 100% literacy and matrilineal Khasi culture. The village serves as a model for community tourism and sustainable living in Northeast India.