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Mawsynram Tourism

Mawsynram is a village in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya state in north-eastern India, 65 kilometres from Shillong. Mawsynram receives one of the highest rainfalls in India. A rain lover's paradise, Mawsynram is one of the best tourist attractions of India. The 'Maw' in Mawsynram is a Khasi word meaning 'stone'. It symbolizes the unique megaliths unearthed in the Khasi Hill area. The village is well known for its huge formation of a stalagmite, which takes after the shape of a 'Shivling'. Located in the East Khasi Hill district of Meghalaya, Mawsynram is 1400 m above sea level. The rains are so powerful in Mawsynram that the local villagers have to make use of thick grass to sound-proof their homes from the thunderous rain.

Meghalaya Tour Packages

Meghalaya, a land that breathes is a state in the northeast frontier. Meghalaya is a unique land of cultural diversity, great climate, wonderful people and picturesque landscapes. The state welcomes you with cool moist air and majestic landscapes that stretches out in every direction. Join in with Meghalaya tour packages to discover the wonder sights and sounds of Meghalaya.

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