Shillong vs Mawsynram & Mawjymbuin Cave
Pick Shillong for
family trips, first-timers, tight budgets
Pick Mawsynram & Mawjymbuin Cave for
nature, peace and quiet, photography, fewer people, a smaller budget
| Shillong | Mawsynram & Mawjymbuin Cave | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Meghalaya, East Khasi Hills | Meghalaya, East Khasi Hills |
| Highest point | 1,965 m | 1,400 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Trek distance | No trek needed | No trek needed |
| Days on the ground | 2–3 | 2 |
| Best months | Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr | Sep, Oct, Nov, Mar, Apr |
| Snow likely | Rarely | Rarely |
| Crowds in season | Busy | Quiet |
| Daily spend | about ₹3,000 | about ₹2,200 |
| Gateway | Guwahati | Guwahati |
| With kids | Great | Good |
| With seniors | Great | Good |
| Permits | None. | None. |
Shillong: when to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Mawsynram & Mawjymbuin Cave: when to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely