Mawsynram & Mawjymbuin Cave vs Shillong
Pick Mawsynram & Mawjymbuin Cave for
nature, peace and quiet, photography, fewer people, a smaller budget
Pick Shillong for
family trips, first-timers, tight budgets
| Mawsynram & Mawjymbuin Cave | Shillong | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Meghalaya, East Khasi Hills | Meghalaya, East Khasi Hills |
| Highest point | 1,400 m | 1,965 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 | Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr |
| Snow likely | Rarely | Rarely |
| Crowds in season | Quiet | Busy |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,200 | about ₹3,000 |
| Gateway | Guwahati | Guwahati |
| With kids | Good | Great |
| With seniors | Good | Great |
| 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
Shillong: when to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely