💎 Hidden Gem🌄 Viewpoint📍 Trek📍 Nature

Kyllang Rock

Mairang, Meghalaya, India

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Overview

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

Why visit: A striking monolithic dome to climb, steeped in folklore.

Things to do

›Granite dome climb
›Summit views
›Khasi legend
›Pine forest

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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–May

Entry fee

Free

Est. budget

₹200–600

Duration

Half day

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Weinia Falls

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Mawphlang Rural Homestays

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Bishop & Beadon Falls

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