Description

Acknowledged as one of the wettest place in the world, the awestriking village of Mawsynram is a nature lover's delight and the perfect destination to cherish the beauty of the rains. Mawsynram beats Cherrapunjee by a small margin in being the wettest place in India. A rain lover's paradise, Mawsynram is one of the best tourist attractions of India. The 'Maw' in Mawsynram is a Khasi word meaning 'stone'. It symbolizes the unique megaliths unearthed in the Khasi Hill area. The village is renowned for its huge formation of a stalagmite, which takes after the shape of a 'Shivling'. Located in the East Khasi Hill district of Meghalaya, Mawsynram is 1400 m above sea level. The rains are so powerful in Mawsynram that the local villagers have to make use of thick grass to soundproof their homes from the thunderous rain.
Cascading waterfalls, unstoppable pouring of rain and valleys carpeted with lush greenery are some of the features of Mawsynram. The region is blessed with incredible flora and fauna, and you will be always greeted with unexpected rain anytime during the year.

How To Reach

Mawsynram is situated 3 hours away from the capital of Meghalaya, Shillong. Therefore, Shillong Airport also known as Umroi Airport is the nearest airport to Mawsynram. Another option is Guwahati airport or the Guwahati railhead from where it takes 5h to reach Mawsynram covering a distance of 160km by car.

Best Time to Visit

Mawsynram is a paradise for monsoon lovers and nature lovers and so the best time is to visit here during the monsoon months. Winters are also cool and pleasant.

Hotel Range

1500/- to 4000/- average price range per room per night excluding Tax and GST.

Tips

Visit Mawjymbuin Caves, Mawlyngbna, Khreng Khreng View Point, Mawsmai Caves, Mawsmai Falls, Nohalikalai Falls, etc.
Birding, boating, nature walking, trekking, angling, rappelling, etc. are some activities you can take part.