Mawsynram

Shillong | Meghalaya | India

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Great for: Its Rain

Ideal Duration: 3-5 hours

Open Time: Throughout the year

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Nearest Airport: Umroi Airport Shillong

Nearest Railway Station: Guwahati

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Mawsynram, Shillong, Meghalaya

Mawsynram is a village recognized as one of the wettest places in the world, 65 km far from Shillong, located in the East Khasi Hills district in Meghalaya.

Mawsynram recognized as the wettest place in the world. Mawsynram is surrounded by hills and floating clouds overhead is a daily sight. The reason behind its heavy rainfall is the alignment of Khasi Hills.

It is a true paradise for nature lovers, and one of the popular tourist attractions in India. It is also worldwide famous for its huge formation of Stalagmite, which takes after the shape of a Shivlinga.

The rain is so powerful here villagers have to make their huts with thick grass to make their homes waterproof and soundproof from thunderous rain.

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