Mawphlang, 25Km far from Shillong, Meghalaya

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This Village is 25Km far from Shillong. It takes 1hrs by car.

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Timings : Mawphlang Village - 24 hours Sacred Forest - 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM Khasi Heritage Village - 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Entry Fee : Mawphlang Village - No entry fee Sacred Forest – INR 20 per person and INR 20 per camera Khasi Heritage Village - INR 10 per person (approximately)
Mawphlang, home to Meghalaya's Sacred Forest, is a beautiful village situated 25 kilometres away from Shillong, the capital city of the north-east Indian state of Meghalaya. The village lies in the district of East Khasi Hills and is famous for its sacred groves. The village is named Mawphlang as it is one of the several monoliths in the Khasi Hills. The name Mawphlang means Grassy Stone (Maw phlang) and is a land of legendary stories, sacrifices and unique culture. For the ones who want a glimpse of the tradition, culture and lifestyle of the Khasis that is fading away in the modern world, Mawphlang is the place to visit.
Mawphlang is home to the Khasi Heritage Village which was built to showcase the traditional lifestyle of the Khasi Tribes. The monolith has been preserved to introduce tourists to the Khasi Tribes and their lifestyle in nature's lap. The sacred forest is also a famous attraction in Mawphlang which is of immense spiritual importance to the Khasis. The forest is home to a variety of flora and fauna and is a perfect destination for nature walks or trekking making it a true paradise for nature lovers.

The best time to visit Mawphlang is between September and May as the weather stays pleasantly cold and dry most of the days making it perfect for travelers who wish to explore the village.