Kyllang Rock Tourism

Kyllang Rock is a massive red granite dome-shaped rock located at Mawshut in West Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya. Locally, known as Lum Kyllang, it is one of the unique tourist places in Meghalaya and among the interesting places to visit near Shillong.
This monolithic structure stands 5400 feet above the sea level and has a width of 1000 feet. It is a mammoth block of granite which is part of the Khasi folklore and seems beautiful in its shape. The Bright red granite is claimed by the geologists to be several million years old. The rock can be approachable from its northern and eastern sides but remains unapproachable from the southern flank. The southern side of Kyllang Rock is laden with massive detached blocks of rock while the northern part of the rock is enveloped with dense forests.
Kyllang Rock can partake in trekking, hiking, rock climbing and bird watching. Its peaceful and breath-taking view of meadows, valleys from the top of the Rock is worth all your effort of climbing. During the monsoons, hiking becomes riskier as the path gets slippery. Visitors are advised to wear a pair of shoes with good grip and carry some water prior to visiting Kyallang Rock. Visitors usually spend around 30 minutes at the Kyallang Rock.