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Mawphlang Sacred Forest

Law Kyntang Mawphlang
EasyAll year

COMMUNITY-PROTECTED

Collectable badges draw crowds this place cannot carry.

East Khasi Hills - sacred grove

A grove in continuous ritual use, entered with a guide from the Lyngdoh Mawphlang clan.

A note before you go

Cared for by the Lyngdoh Mawphlang clan and still in ritual use. Visitors are welcome with a local guide, and nothing - not a leaf, not a stone - leaves the forest.

  • Enter with a clan guide
  • Take nothing out
  • No ceremonies are performed for visitors

Getting there

Measured from
Shillong
Road
Sealed road
Vehicle
Any car
Final walk
200 m
Last mile
Park at the interpretation centre
Parking
Available