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Half day Oct–May

Sacred grove of the Khasis

Why this weekend?

Sacred grove walkAncient forestKhasi rituals
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The day-by-day plan

Day 1Half day · The sacred grove
  1. Grove entry
  2. Monolith walk
  3. Ritual stones
  4. Trail hour
  5. Return

Geography & terrain

Mawphlang lies in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya, 25 km from Shillong and 60 km from Cherrapunji — the sacred-grove village of the region, its 78-hectare forest, the monoliths and the rituals set on the plateau's green country.

History & culture

The village's story runs with the Khasi sacred laws — the sacred grove of the village where the felling is forbidden and the rituals of the community run, with the village's modern role as the nature stop of the Shillong circuit and the home of the 700-year forest; the village's history of the monoliths and the sacrifice stones and the law of the grove, gives Mawphlang its sacred-grove character.

Where to stay

Budget

₹1,000–2,500/night

Mid-range

₹2,500–5,000/night

Comfort

₹5,000+/night

Things to do

Sacred forest
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Sacred forest

Standing monoliths
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Standing monoliths

Ritual stones
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Ritual stones

Old oaks
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Old oaks

Grove silence
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Grove silence

Eat & drink

  • Jadoh (rice with pork)
  • Dohneihong (minced meat)
  • Tungrymbai (fermented soya)
  • Pumaloi (steamed rice cake)

Getting there

Fly
Shillong (SHL) / Guwahati (GAU) nearest major
Train
Guwahati for long-distance rail
Road from Guwahati
100 km / 3 hr to Shillong
Getting around
Shared taxis and autos

Budget snapshot

Total
₹5,000–11,000 (2 days)
Per day · Stay
₹1,000–5,000/night
Per day · Food
₹600–1,000
Per day · Transport
₹600–1,000
Per day · Activities
₹700–1,100

Month by month

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Practical info

  • Language: Khasi / Garo; English common (English understood in tourist spots)
  • Best window: Oct–May
  • Connectivity: Patchy in villages — offline maps essential
  • UPI/cards widely accepted; keep small cash for hill and market stops

Practical tips

  • The season (Oct–May) holds the grove's green
  • The grove asks the guided walks
  • The forest asks the quiet hours

Frequently asked questions

The sacred grove village of the Khasi hills.

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The forest, the monoliths and the rituals.

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Sacred grove of the Khasis

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