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Mawphlang Sacred Grove

A forest protected for generations reveals how conservation can be rooted in belief and community responsibility.

Photo: Arshiya Urveeja Bose · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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01 — About

About Mawphlang Sacred Grove

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We’re still writing about Mawphlang Sacred Grove: 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
Morning with local guide
Crowds
Moderate

Time and effort

Easy–moderate walking

Time needed
1–2 hours

Tickets and permits

Entry fee
Community guide/entry fee may apply
Parking
Parking near village entry varies
Permits
Respect community rules; guided entry may be expected

On the ground

Local food
Local Khasi meal or tea
Access
Confirm current access, hours, fees, and local conditions before publication.

Stay safe

Never remove leaves, stones or wood; stay with guide

Where it is

East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya

25.47° N 91.77° E

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