Mawsmai Caves, Cherrapunji

#8 among attractions in Cherrapunji

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Mawsmai Caves (address: Mawsmai Cave Road, Cherrapunjee, Meghalaya 793108) is a place located in Cherrapunji (Meghalaya state) and belongs to the category of nature, cave.

It is situated at an altitude of 4019 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 25°14'42"N latitude and 91°43'29"E longitude.

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Nohsngithiang Falls (waterfall, 27 min walk), Kynrem Falls (waterfall, 34 min walk), Living Root Bridges (bridge, 62 min walk).

Coordinates: 25°14'42"N, 91°43'29"E

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Mawsmai Cave Road, Cherrapunjee, Meghalaya 793108Cherrapunji India

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Mawsmai Caves – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wah Kaba Falls, Nohsngithiang Falls, Kynrem Falls, Nohkalikai Falls.

4.6 miN
Waterfall
Wah Kaba Falls, Cherrapunji
118 min walk • Wah Kaba Falls is a waterfall located near Cherrapunji in Meghalaya, in the north eastern India. The waterfall descends from a steep rockface and drops approximately 170–190 metres into a gorge. There is a local legend that two fairies live at the falls. The falls can be seen on the way to Cherrapunji from Shillong.
1.1 miE
Waterfall
Nohsngithiang Falls, Cherrapunji
27 min walk • Nohsngithiang Falls is a seven-segmented waterfall located 1 kilometre south of Mawsmai village in East Khasi Hills district in the Indian state of Meghalaya.
1.3 miS
Waterfall
Kynrem Falls, Cherrapunji
34 min walk • The Kynrem Falls is located 12 kilometres from Cherrapunji in East Khasi Hills district in the Indian state of Meghalaya. It is situated inside the Thangkharang Park. It is the 7th highest waterfalls in India. The Kynrem Falls is a three-tiered waterfall, with water falling from a height of 305 metres.
3.2 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Nohkalikai Falls, Cherrapunji
82 min walk • Nohkalikai Falls is the tallest plunge waterfall in India. Its height is 340 metres. The waterfall is located in the Indian state of Meghalaya, near Cherrapunji, one of the wettest places on Earth.
3.2 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Sweet Falls, Cherrapunji
81 min walk • Sweet Falls is a waterfall in Shillong. It lies about 5 km from Happy Valley and is about 96 metres in height. It is often termed as the "most beautiful" yet "most dangerous" waterfall in Shillong.
2.4 miW
25°15'13"N • 91°41'15"E
Living Root Bridges, Cherrapunji
62 min walk • Bridge
3.2 miNW
Waterfall
Ka Likai, Cherrapunji
83 min walk • Ka Likai is a waterfall in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya State, in north-eastern India. Its river begins in Rangiirteh and passes by the village of Nongriat, though the waterfall can best be seen from the nearby village of Laitkynsew, and the monsoon season in autumn is the most impressive time to view it.
4 miN
25°18'12"N • 91°43'37"E
Arwah Cave, Cherrapunji
103 min walk • Nature, Cave
3.3 miW
25°15'4"N • 91°40'18"E
Double deck root bridge, Cherrapunji
86 min walk • Bridge