Mawsynram Tourism

Mawsynram Tourism Acknowledged as one of the wettest place in the world, the mesmerizing village of Mawsynram is a nature lover's delight and the perfect destination to behold the beauty of the rains. Mawsynram trouncesCherrapunjeeby a slight margin in being the wettest place 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 ofMeghalaya, 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. Download Mawsynram PDF Guide > What's Great? Perfect place to cherish rains as it is known to be one of the wettest places in the world. Cascading waterfalls and lush green plains are all that you are going to see. What's not so Great? Due to heavy rains road blocks create a problematic situation. For Whom Mawsynram is ideal for people who are deeply in love with natural showers of rain and waterfalls.

Hospitality in Mawsynram The small wet village has a bunch of people with humanity as their utmost quality. You will be even allowed to take shelters under their roof. Also, you will surely get a chance to linger your taste buds over 'Kwai', their local tea.

One Day Itinerary Relax in the morning and drink the hot Kwai and start up to your trip in another hour. Gear up and reach your first destination which is Mawsmai Falls, 17 km away from City Center. After that follow the decreasing order of distance with destinations. Next visit Mawsmai caves, Cherapunjee, Nohkalikai Waterfall, and Mawlyngbna located at 16,15,11 and 8 km respectively from the city center. In between these destinations do not forget to encounter varied variety of flora and unique rock formations at botanical garden and Dwarksuid respectively. If started early in the morning each of these destinations can be covered in a single day. If you want you can skip on to either of the waterfalls as both will give you the same treat to your eyes.

Restaurants and Local Food in Mawsynram For the foodies, the eating choices in Mawsynram are limited although eating in Cherrapunjee can be a memorable experience. You can relish Khasi cuisine such as pork rice and more. Shops selling pork and other red meat flourish in the town. Sohra Pulao which is rice cooked with oil and vegetables without spices is a must try for everyone visiting this place.One will also find Indian Chinese, Punjabi and Bengali cuisines in Cherrapunjee. But the specialty of the region lies in the fact that theses will mostly be the Khasi version of these cuisines. View 2 Restaurants in Mawsynram >>

Sep-Novis the best time to visit Mawsynram The rainfall is less in between these two months of the year and the weather and atmosphere are very pleasant. For those of you who wish to relish the rains and experience the furious force of the rains and nature, the monsoon season is an apt time to holiday at Mawsynram. Weather in Mawsynram Loading... Mawsynram in Summer (April - June) Summers will offer you a clear view of places nearby. Visiting here in summers can give you a relief from hot parts of India. Mawsynram in Monsoon (July - October) The land of clouds is good to visit in monsoons only if you can bear heavy rainfalls and muddy roads. Though every season here is the monsoon but when the actual season of rains arrive the place encounters heavy rainfalls which may disrupt your sightseeing. Otherwise, the months of September to November prove to be the best months to visit the place with less of both water showers and humidity. Mawsynram in Winter (November - March) The temperature varies between 3 degrees to 14 degrees Celsius. It is a bit chilly season for you to enjoy the splashes of cold water and showers of rain. Avoid going here after November as a mixture of rain with winters can prove a threat to your trip and health. Hence, if you visit you won't be able to enjoy completely. Monthly Weather in Mawsynram Month Avg. Minimum (°C) Avg. Maximum (°C) January 11 26 February 13 29 March 16 29 April 20 31 May 23 33 June 23 32 July 24 32 August 24 34 September 24 33 October 22 33 November 17 29 December 13 27