MAWSMAI CAVE CHERRAPUNJEE

The Mawsmai Cave in Cherrapunji is one of the most sought after destinations for its stunning beauty. This is a limestone cave with rugged interiors dating back to millions of years. The cave comes with a labyrinth of underground passages that venture deeper, creating a unique and thrilling experience when explored.

A visit to the cave is nothing less than an adventure, because tourists will have to pass through tight squeezes and crawl through narrow passages. Either way, there is a sense of thrill and excitement when you check out the different types of fossils and the wall formations. Explore the fascinating Mawsmai Cave in Cherrapunjee with Meghalaya trip packages.

This cave is 150 metres long and continues to commemorate the heroes of the clans that lived there in its premises. Despite the cave having a length of only 150 metres, it is relatively safe for all types of tourists. Overall a visit to this cave will give you a unique opportunity to learn more about the geography of the region.

Highlights

• Explore the Mawsmai cave and admire the stunning interiors, ranging from stalactite formations and the ceiling of the cave. 
• Check out the Awrah cave- an underrated destination located four kilometres from the Mawsmai cave for its fossils and formations. 
• Check out the Nohsngithiang falls and admire the views of the falls that overlook a cliff and drop into a valley. 
• Head to Nongriat to check out the root bridges that are durable enough to take the weight of humans, especially the Double Decker Root Bridge. 
• Explore the different types of cafes near the Mawsmai cave and admire the different types of cuisines these cafes serve.  

How To Reach

• By Car: The Mawsmai Cave is 4 km from the city centre, it will take 10 minutes via the Sohra-Shella route.
• By Bus: Take a bus to Cherrapunji bus station which is 4 kilometres away from the Mawsmai Cave. You can reach the activity location from the bus station with a 10-minute drive from the bus station.

Best Time To Visit

The Mawsmai Cave is open throughout the year, so you can visit the cave at any time of the year. 

• Monsoon season ranging from September to December is the best season to plan your visit to the Mawsmai Cave. 
• Plan your visit to the cave on the weekdays, in case you want to visit the cave without much crowds. 
• Mornings are the best time to visit the cave as the crowds are less at that time and you can explore the caves patiently. 

Other Essential Information

Visitor tips

1. If you are planning to visit the cave, do remember that it is open for visitors from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM. 

2. The cave is open on all days except, on Sundays, so plan your visit accordingly. 

3. There is an entry fee of 20 rupees per person for adults and 10 rupees for children to enter the premises of the cave. 

4. If you are visiting as a group, you can opt for a guided tour of 300 rupees per group to know more about the cave in detail. 

5. During the monsoon season, there is a higher chance of meeting slippery surfaces, so opt for sturdy footwear accordingly.