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Mawphlang Sacred Grove Trek
A 4km loop through one of Meghalaya's 79 sacred groves (Khasi: Law Kyntang) — protected by Lyngdohs (clan priests) for 800+ years. The trail enters from Mawphlang village, threads stone monoliths and wet evergreen canopy, and surfaces into the David Scott Trail crossroads. Local guide compulsory — set up at the David Scott Trail Trailhead Visitor Centre.
1
Days
4km
Distance
1,820m
Max Altitude
easy
Fitness
8+
Age
Best months:
OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
800-year-old sacred grove — no removal of leaves, branches, or anything else permitted by Khasi traditionStone monoliths (Mawbynna) marking ancestral gravesPitcher plants and rare orchids in the wetter sectionsJoins David Scott Trail (16km) via Lad Mawphlang for longer-route extensionsKhasi-managed ecotourism — fees stay in the village
Warnings
⚠Strictly nothing leaves the grove — even a fallen leaf. Locals consider violations cursed.
⚠Slippery stone trails through the year; mossy steps in April–Sep
⚠Avoid heavy rain days (May–Sep) — flash drainage in the gorge sections
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Cost Estimate
Self-organized
₹800
With Guide
₹1,500
Full operator
₹3,500
Per-person day trek incl. ₹50 entry + ₹500/group mandatory Khasi guide + Mawphlang–Shillong transport. Operator price includes Shillong pickup + lunch.