Stare into
Laitlum Canyons
The end-of-the-ridge canyon view.
- From Shillong
- About 24km
- Type
- Canyon viewpoint and trek trailhead
Laitlum means end of hills, and the name does the work: a grass ridge that drops away into steep canyons, often with cloud filling the gorge below. A short walk from the road end takes you to the best ledges; village paths descend into the gorge for trekkers.
Quick answers
Laitlum Canyons at a glance
Is Laitlum a trek?
The viewpoint is a short walk from the road; longer village descents into the canyon need a guide.
Practicals
Permits & season
No entry permit for Indian nationals; foreign nationals register at checkposts.
October to May works; the monsoon is the point in Cherrapunji and Mawsynram, and the fiercest anywhere in India.
When to go
Plan around these months
Nearby
Close enough to combine
Things to do
What you're here for
Cloud inversions
Mornings when the canyon fills with white.
Journal
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Facts checked against the official Meghalaya tourism portal · Last verified 2026-09-26