Enter the grove at
Mawphlang Sacred Grove
The forest the Khasi never cut.
- Status
- Sacred grove, protected by custom
- From Shillong
- About 25km
- Rule
- Remove nothing
The Mawphlang sacred grove is old-growth forest protected by Khasi religious law: nothing may be removed from it, not a leaf. Local guides walk you through moss-heavy trees, rare orchids and the monoliths at the grove’s edge that mark the ceremonial ground.
It is the most accessible introduction to Khasi indigenous conservation.
Quick answers
Mawphlang Sacred Grove at a glance
Can I take anything from the grove?
No: by Khasi custom nothing leaves the grove, and your guide will hold you to it.
When to go
Plan around these months
Nearby
Close enough to combine
Things to do
What you're here for
Guided grove walk
Local guides explain the law of the forest.
Monoliths
Standing stones at the grove’s ceremonial edge.
Facts checked against the official Meghalaya tourism portal · Last verified 2026-09-26