Moderate Treks in Meghalaya

Explore moderate treks in Meghalaya, which offer the ideal balance of natural beauty and excitement. You can walk through lush bamboo woods on the Mawryngkneng Bamboo Trek and learn about Khasi culture on the Mawlongbna Village Trek. Discover the unique Living Roots Bridge Trek, where organic bridges are formed of interlaced tree roots. On the Smit Trek, you can see traditional Khasi towns, and on the Laitlum Canyon Trek, you can see stunning views of canyons.

These Meghalaya moderate treks are great for those who enjoy walking but aren't quite ready to tackle the most extreme terrains. 

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Moderate Treks in Meghalaya

Here are the top 5 Moderate Treks in Meghalaya:

1. Mawryngkhang Bamboo trek: The Mawryngkhang Bamboo trek is one of the moderate treks in Meghalaya which spans 4 kilometres and takes about 4-5 hours to complete. On this walk you reach an elevation of 2900 feet passing through the East Khasi hills starting at the Wahkhen Village. The trek has some descents and ascents hence you need to be physically prepared. You cross several bridges and wooden ladders as you make your way up a steep rocky cliff. This trek is renowned for the bamboo skywalk which is built on a vertical rock face’s edge and lets you view the entire valley.

2. Mawlongbna Village Trekking: The Mawlongbna Village is one of the Meghalaya moderate treks which spans 16 kilometres and takes about 2 days to complete. On this walk you reach an elevation of 340 metres navigating limestone caves, crystal-clear streams and dense jungles. You can also come across several canyons and indulge in the fun sport of canyoning. In the final leg of the trek you can glide down via a zipline over the forest and admire the beauty of Sohliya Village.

3. The Living Roots Bridge Trek: The Living Roots Bridge Trek is one of the Meghalaya moderate treks that spans around 5 kilometres and takes around 1 day to complete. Your trek starts at the Tyrna village which acts as the base point for the double-decker bridge. On this walk you traverse around 3500 stairs descending 2400 feet. The most challenging and steepest bit of the walk is the downhill trek towards Nongthymmai Village. In the final leg of the trek you pass through pineapple and jackfruit vegetation, and steel suspension bridges before you find the double-decker root bridge.

4. Smit Trek: One of the moderate treks in Meghalaya is the Smit Trek that is 22 kilometres long and takes about 1-2 days to complete. On this walk you reach an elevation of 1465 metres starting from the State Library and finishing at crinoline Falls. This rewarding yet long trek has many challenging sections but the trails are majorly cemented. Also, there are multiple bed and breakfast spots on your way to the walk hence you can take rests in between.

5. Laitlum Canyon Trek: The Laitlum Canyon trek is 24 kilometres long and takes around 1-2 days to complete depending on the breaks you take. On this walk you reach an elevation of about 1496 metres on the East Khasi Hills passing through green slopes, orchids, and bamboo plants. Here, you can see one of the most breathtaking gorges and steep stairways that wind their way down a lush valley. In the final leg of the trek you reach the Canyon Ridge where you can spot the small hamlet of Rasong and the gurgling stream of Laitlum.