Mawsynram & Mawjymbuin Cave vs Dawki & Shnongpdeng
Pick Mawsynram & Mawjymbuin Cave for
nature, peace and quiet, fewer people
Pick Dawki & Shnongpdeng for
camping, photography, family trips
| Mawsynram & Mawjymbuin Cave | Dawki & Shnongpdeng | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Meghalaya, East Khasi Hills | Meghalaya, West Jaintia Hills |
| Highest point | 1,400 m | 200 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Trek distance | No trek needed | No trek needed |
| Days on the ground | 2 | 2–3 |
| Best months | Sep, Oct, Nov, Mar, Apr | Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr |
| Snow likely | Rarely | Rarely |
| Crowds in season | Quiet | Busy |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,200 | about ₹2,500 |
| Gateway | Guwahati | Guwahati |
| With kids | Good | Good |
| With seniors | Good | Good |
| Permits | None. | None. |
Mawsynram & Mawjymbuin Cave: when to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Dawki & Shnongpdeng: when to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely