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Mawphlang in December
Meghalaya, India
December Mawphlang wraps in morning mist that burns off by 10am to reveal the sacred forest at its most solemn and still.
The December story
Combine with Nongkrem Dance Festival (if timing aligns) for the fullest Khasi cultural experience Meghalaya offers.
Why December scores 4/5
Weather
December Mawphlang wraps in morning mist that burns off by 10am to reveal the sacred forest at its most solemn and still.
Roads & Access
note: From Shillong — 25km, 1 hr on good road. Taxis and shared vehicles available.. from nearest city: Shillong 25km, 1 hr
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. note: PHC in Mawphlang. Shillong 25km has excellent hospitals.. rescue: District admin. ambulance: 108 available. nearest hospital: PHC Mawphlang
Network
VI: No, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. BSNL and Airtel work. Jio available.
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) — Guided forest walk is magical, Safe and educational, Well-maintained trails
Elevation
1,723m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓cultural travelers
- ✓photographers
- ✓nature lovers
- ✓festival seekers
Who should think twice
- ✗cold-averse visitors
- ✗those wanting vibrant nightlife
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4/5 | January Mawphlang's sacred forest is a cathedral of moss and silence. |
| February | 4/5 | February Mawphlang is the sacred forest waking up. |
| March | 4/5 | March Mawphlang explodes quietly — wildflowers carpet the meadows around the sacred forest while inside, the canopy stays cool and unchanged. |
| April | 5/5 | April Mawphlang is the sacred forest in full performance — every surface mossy, every branch orchid-laden, every path leading somewhere ancient. |
| May | 3/5 | May Mawphlang builds toward monsoon drama. |
| June | 2/5 | Monsoon arrives |
| July | 2/5 | Peak monsoon |
| August | 3/5 | Monsoon with character |
| September | 3/5 | September Mawphlang is the monsoon loosening its grip. |
| October | 5/5 | Post-monsoon perfection |
| November | 5/5 | November Mawphlang is the sacred forest in its most photogenic mood — low golden light filtering through ancient trees onto moss that remembers the monsoon. |
| Decemberviewing | 4/5 | December Mawphlang wraps in morning mist that burns off by 10am to reveal the sacred forest at its most solemn and still. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Shillong 25km, 1 hr
Elevation
1,723m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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