Mawsmai Cave in Meghalaya

By Anooppt @anoopppt

When we talk about the affluence of Meghalaya than the first thing we should look to understand its natural beauty which is addressed by brilliance of caves and throughout the corner of the mesmerizing Meghalaya the best thing you will witness is existence of stunning caves which makes the Meghalaya not only incredible but exclusive to wide aspects.

Though we have already mentioned that apart from natural splendor the Indian state of Meghalaya is celebrated for its pristine caves and through this article today we are going to talk about the depth and eminent measures of the Mawsmai cave.


Mawsmai cave which can be considered as the main attraction the state is renowned as Krem Phyllut, located adjacent to the site of the Nohsngithiang Falls the main entrance of the cave is positioned in the village of Mawsmai which is located near the site of Cherrapunjee.

When we talk about the ambience and the interiors of the cave than it consists of big halls and each of the halls you will witness here looks like exactly like an amphitheater. Traveler must understand that the cave is

dominated and looped within the flux of darkness so whenever you are planning to explore the canvas of the cave make sure to carry a torch light with you.

Within the hidden beauties of the caves the amazing thing you will witness is its stalagmites and stalactites which get illustrated once you flash the light to locate and navigate your way. The crystal colors of the cave that appears like a gem of the column looks just bemusing and over the year many traveler have enjoyed exploring the depth of it.

The halls you will witness within the floor of the caves though looks similar but it varies in shape and size and every entrance of the hall is addressed by the spacious walks from where you can look to sneak inside to witness the scattered calls of the cave.


So make sure to be here as the cave is one of the most amazing places around the site of Meghalaya where adventure is guaranteed and the best part about exploring the depth of it is, you will be left at your own which means the entire call would be yours to decide whether to sneak in more or just get back.

One can look to visit the site of the cave by paying an affordable entrance and the cave remains open for visitors from 9 am to 4.30 pm for public reference.

When we talk about getting here then the most recommended and opportune way would via Cherrapunjee. Since Cherrapunjee is located at a distance of approximately 58 km from the shillong the roadways that connects the site is sounding beside that its motorable that connects the line of Cherrapunjee and Shillong would make your journey more comfortable.

To reach Cherrapunjee one would require getting on bus from Shillong and from here it would take about two hours to reach the site of the cave.

Now if we looking to get here via train or airways than first we require stopping at Guwahati railway station or Guwahati airport and then drive to Shillong to reach the site of the cave which would be far more convenient so far as comfort is concern.