Stare into
Things to do in Laitlum Canyons
The end-of-the-ridge canyon view.
The list
The short version: Grass ridges falling away into cloud-filled canyons, an hour from Shillong.
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Cloud inversions
Mornings when the canyon fills with white.
Know before you go
- 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.
Best time: October to April; early morning for the light.
Practicals
Permits & season for Meghalaya
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.
Laitlum Canyons month by month
Places to visit near Laitlum Canyons
All of Laitlum Canyons, none of the guesswork
Fixed departures you can join solo, or a private plan around your dates. Prices on the page, real people on WhatsApp.
Keep planning
- Meghalaya travel guide
- Flying into Umroi Airport, Shillong: flights, cabs and onward connections
- Meghalaya permits: the complete guide
- How Many Days for Meghalaya? 3, 4, 5 and 6 Day Plansfrom the journal
- Is Meghalaya Safe for Tourists? Honest Answer + What to Watcfrom the journal
- Meghalaya from Bangalore: Flightsfrom the journal