Enter the grove at
Things to do in Mawphlang Sacred Grove
The forest the Khasi never cut.
The list
The short version: A protected sacred grove of old-growth cloud forest, monoliths and Khasi tradition.
01
Guided grove walk
Local guides explain the law of the forest.
02
Monoliths
Standing stones at the grove’s ceremonial edge.
Know before you go
- Status
- Sacred grove, protected by custom
- From Shillong
- About 25km
- Rule
- Remove nothing
It is the most accessible introduction to Khasi indigenous conservation.
Best time: October to April.
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.
Mawphlang Sacred Grove month by month
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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
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- Meghalaya permits: the complete guide
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