Mawsynram is a village located in the East Khasi Hills of Meghalaya 65km away from Shillong which may take around 3 Hrs.to reach.
If 'RAINS' are your first love, then Mawsynram will become best unforgettable experience. Since it receives rains throughout the year, there are a lot of river and lake charms to witness and live by. A rain lover's paradise, Mawsynram is one of the best tourist attractions of India. The 'Maw' in Mawsynram is a Khasi word meaning 'stone'. It symbolizes the unique megaliths unearthed in the Khasi Hill area. The village is well known for its huge formation of a stalagmite, which takes after the shape of a 'Shivling'. Located in the East Khasi Hill district of Meghalaya, Mawsynram is 1400 m above sea level. The rains are so powerful in Mawsynram that the local villagers have to make use of thick grass to sound-proof their homes from the thunderous rain. It is a must visit places once you are in Meghalaya to make yourself feel the real meaning of hill stations.