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David Scott Trail

Mawphlang, Meghalaya, India

4.6 (0)

Overview

A historic ~16 km colonial-era bridle path from Mawphlang to Ladmawreng, winding through rolling grasslands, streams and a waterfall.

Why visit: Meghalaya's classic day-trek through open highland scenery and history.

History: Part of a 19th-century horse-cart route built under British administrator David Scott linking Assam to Bangladesh.

Things to do

›16 km bridle path
›Grassland scenery
›River crossings
›Colonial history

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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–May

Entry fee

Free

Est. budget

₹300–800

Duration

Full day

Nearby attractions

Within

1 km

💎 Hidden Gem📍 Nature

4.7

Mawphlang Sacred Forest

Mawphlang, Meghalaya

An ancient sacred grove near Shillong protected for centuries by Khasi belief — a mystical forest of moss-draped trees, monoliths and orchids where nothing may be removed.

Oct–MayHalf dayExplore

1.2 km

💎 Hidden Gem📍 Village

4.2

Mawphlang Rural Homestays

Mawphlang, Meghalaya

Khasi homestays around Mawphlang village beside the sacred forest, offering farm meals, cultural evenings and David Scott Trail access.

Oct–May1–2 daysExplore

9.8 km

🌄 Viewpoint

4.4

Mawkdok Dympep Valley Viewpoint

Cherrapunji, Meghalaya

A stunning green-gorge viewpoint on the Shillong–Cherrapunji road, home to one of the region's longest ziplines across the valley.

Oct–May1–2 hrsExplore

12.6 km

💎 Hidden Gem📍 Peak

4.1

Diengiei Peak & Upper Shillong

Shillong, Meghalaya

A high forested ridge west of Shillong with sacred groves and views, near the source-hills of several rivers.

Oct–MayHalf dayExplore

14.4 km

💧 Waterfall

4.4

Elephant Falls

Shillong, Meghalaya

A picturesque three-tier waterfall on the outskirts of Shillong, cascading down fern-covered rocks through a shaded gorge.

Jun–Oct (full flow)1–2 hrsExplore

15.3 km

💎 Hidden Gem🌄 Viewpoint

4.6

Nongjrong Viewpoint (Sunrise)

Nongjrong, Meghalaya

A spectacular sunrise viewpoint near Nongjrong/Mawlyngbna where waves of cloud fill deep gorges below a fiery dawn — a photographer's dream.

Oct–Apr (dawn)Half dayExplore

15.7 km

💎 Hidden Gem💧 Waterfall

4.2

Sweet Falls

Shillong, Meghalaya

One of the most scenic and steep single-drop waterfalls near Shillong, tumbling ~96 m in a slender column through forest.

Jun–Oct1–2 hrsExplore

16.7 km

💎 Hidden Gem📍 Village

4.4

Mawlyngbna

Mawlyngbna, Meghalaya

An adventure-tourism village near Mawsynram with kayaking on a spring-fed lake, marine fossils, waterfalls, ziplining and camping.

Oct–May1–2 daysExplore

16.8 km

🌄 Viewpoint

4.5

Shillong Peak

Shillong, Meghalaya

The highest point in the state at ~1,965 m, offering a bird's-eye panorama of Shillong city and, on clear days, the Bangladesh plains.

Oct–May1–2 hrsExplore

18 km

💎 Hidden Gem🌄 Viewpoint

4.3

Kyllang Rock

Mairang, Meghalaya

A giant reddish granite dome rising ~5,400 ft near Mairang, wrapped in Khasi legend and offering grand views from its summit.

Oct–MayHalf dayExplore

18.3 km

💎 Hidden Gem📍 Village

4.3

Smit (Khasi Cultural Capital)

Smit, Meghalaya

The cultural and religious capital of the Khasi Hills, home to the Syiem (chief)'s traditional palace and the vibrant Nongkrem dance festival.

Oct–May; Nongkrem (Nov)Half dayExplore

18.5 km

📍 Festival

4.5

Nongkrem Dance Festival (Smit)

Smit, Meghalaya

A five-day Khasi thanksgiving festival at Smit, featuring the graceful Nongkrem dance by maidens and warriors before the Syiem of Khyrim.

November1 dayExplore