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Mawphanlur

Rolling meadows and small lakes create a quiet highland escape beneath a wide sky.

Photo: Timothy A. Gonsalves · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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01 — About

About Mawphanlur

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We’re still writing about Mawphanlur: its history, what’s there and why it’s worth the trip.

02 — Plan your visit

Plan your visit

When to go

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Good time to go This month

Best season
Post-monsoon to spring
Time of day
Sunrise / sunset; overnight for stars
Crowds
Moderate on weekends

Time and effort

Easy walks; hill trails vary

Time needed
2–4 hours or overnight

Tickets and permits

Entry fee
Camping/activities may cost extra
Parking
Parking near village accommodation varies
Permits
Check community rules and camping permissions

On the ground

Local food
Local Khasi meals by arrangement
Access
Confirm current access, hours, fees, and local conditions before publication.

Stay safe

Weather changes quickly; confirm camping facilities and waste rules

Where it is

West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya

25.55° N 91.45° E