Three-day festival held at Mawphlang Sacred Groves celebrating Khasi heritage, culture, and the ancient stone monoliths ('mawbynnas') that mark spiritual points in the forest. The festival features soulful and mesmerizing music, traditional Khasi rituals, and cultural performances. The Mawphlang Sacred Forest itself dates back over 800 years and is the oldest and largest sacred forest for the Khasi tribes.
Why it mattersCelebrates Khasi tribal heritage and the sacred forest's deep spiritual and cultural significance. Showcases the community's ritual traditions and connection to the ancient sacred landscape.
Getting there
Nearest airport
Shillong (25 km)
Nearest railway
Guwahati (90 km)
Where to eat
Cafe Cherrapunjee (Sohra-Style Khasi Lunch House)
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SignatureJadoh (Khasi rice-and-meat)
Sacred Grove Trailhead Tea Stall
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SignatureSha (Khasi salted-butter tea)
Maple Pine Farm Kitchen
Mawphlang village, 1.5 km from the Sacred Grove entrance, signposted off Shillong-Mawphlang road · ₹₹
Pre-order is mandatory — solar-only kitchen, they cook for who they expect.
Khasi Heritage Village Shop & Canteen
Khasi Heritage Village complex, 800 m from the Sacred Grove ticket office · ₹
Advance-order the desi chicken with the heritage-village ticket counter (45 min cook time).
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What else to see in Mawphlang
Mawphlang Sacred Forest
Ancient sacred grove preserved for centuries by the Khasi people. No leaf or twig may be removed.
