Mawphanlur, a spectacular blissful paradise of a hamlet located in West Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya, offers such an offbeat tourism experience that you won’t gather anywhere in the state

Mawphanlur, a spectacular blissful paradise of a hamlet located in West Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya, offers such an offbeat tourism experience that you won’t gather anywhere in the state

Situated about 90 km from Meghalaya, Mawphanlur is a visual treat and a soulful retreat due to its undulating hills, beautiful valleys, magnificent forests and pristine lakes

Situated about 90 km from Meghalaya, Mawphanlur is a visual treat and a soulful retreat due to its undulating hills, beautiful valleys, magnificent forests and pristine lakes

Being known as the ‘Land of Seven Lakes,’ these serene water bodies are thereby the primary attractions of Mawphanlur

Being known as the ‘Land of Seven Lakes,’ these serene water bodies are thereby the primary attractions of Mawphanlur

Fishing and kayaking facilities are available in these lakes

Fishing and kayaking facilities are available in these lakes

Hikers will enjoy the quiet environs of Mawphanlur as the walk to nearby Mawthadraishan Peak is filled with scenic wonders of a lifetime

Hikers will enjoy the quiet environs of Mawphanlur as the walk to nearby Mawthadraishan Peak is filled with scenic wonders of a lifetime

If you are a photography fanatic then the landscapes provide a great stage for some natural portraits

If you are a photography fanatic then the landscapes provide a great stage for some natural portraits

Locals will tell you that on the most unclouded mornings, you can even catch a glimpse of the Eastern Himalayas with the Khasi hills and beyond them, the plains of Assam stretching on the foreground

Locals will tell you that on the most unclouded mornings, you can even catch a glimpse of the Eastern Himalayas with the Khasi hills and beyond them, the plains of Assam stretching on the foreground

From Shillong, you need to head towards Markasa Village. Mawphanlur is about 5-6 km from Markasa

From Shillong, you need to head towards Markasa Village. Mawphanlur is about 5-6 km from Markasa

Shared cabs are available from “Poultry Bazaar” (Murgi Bazaar by locals) in Shillong, heading towards Nongstoin. Ask to be dropped off at Markasa

Shared cabs are available from “Poultry Bazaar” (Murgi Bazaar by locals) in Shillong, heading towards Nongstoin. Ask to be dropped off at Markasa

You can hire a private taxi from Shillong directly to Mawphanlur.

You can hire a private taxi from Shillong directly to Mawphanlur.

Homestays are available in the village and they typically offer delicious home cooked Khasi meals prepared with fresh and local ingredients

Homestays are available in the village and they typically offer delicious home cooked Khasi meals prepared with fresh and local ingredients

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