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Mawryngkhang Bamboo Trek (Wahkhen)

Wahkhen, Meghalaya, India

4.6 (0)

Overview

The 'king of stones' trek near Wahkhen — a thrilling bamboo skywalk clinging to cliffs and river gorges to a towering revered rock.

Why visit: An adrenaline bamboo-walkway trek over gorges to a sacred monolith.

Things to do

›Bamboo cliff walkway
›U Mawryngkhang rock
›Gorge crossings
›River views

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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–Apr

Entry fee

₹50–100

Est. budget

₹300–800

Duration

Half–full day

Nearby attractions

Within

9.4 km

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

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📍 Festival

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Nongkrem Dance Festival (Smit)

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

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Laitlum Canyons

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A breathtaking canyon 'end of the hills' east of Shillong, where sheer green gorges plunge to a valley served by a famous stairway to Rasong village.

Oct–MayHalf dayExplore

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Pynursla Viewpoint

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Byrdaw / Mawkma Suspension footbridges

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Sweet Falls

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Spread Eagle Falls

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A gentle, fan-shaped waterfall (Urkhla) near Shillong, a favourite local picnic and swimming spot on the city's edge.

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Kongthong (Whistling Village)

Kongthong, Meghalaya

The extraordinary 'whistling village' where every person is given a unique tune-name and villagers call one another across the hills in melody.

Oct–MayHalf–full dayExplore

17.6 km

📍 Park

4.1

Lady Hydari Park

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A Japanese-style landscaped garden and mini-zoo in central Shillong, bright with flowers and a favourite family picnic spot.

Oct–May1–2 hrsExplore

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📍 Church

4.4

Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians

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A graceful blue-and-white Gothic cathedral on Laitumkhrah hill, one of Shillong's most beautiful and beloved churches.

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Shillong Peak

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Ward's Lake

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A horseshoe-shaped ornamental lake in central Shillong, ringed by landscaped gardens, a wooden arch bridge and boating.

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