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Mawsmai Cave

Mawsmai Cave

Mawsmai Cave
4.5
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Monday
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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  • Shivam B
    Agra, India71 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Thrilling!
    Luckily we went on a sunny day, so the rocks were not wet. It is a very tight squeeze in some places, would not recommend for older/claustrophobic people. Even young people should be extremely careful of slips and finding your footings, and watch your head. That being said, it was still a very novel experience to travel in such narrow pathways inside the cave. Would not recommend on rainy days.
    Visited December 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written December 30, 2023
  • vip_foodie
    Bengaluru, India3,683 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Different and Unique experience of visiting caves!
    Meghalaya is home to many caves and this one is most easily accessible and very well maintained and lit from inside. The caves are quite mesmerising and you have to crawl and climb at certain places to make your way through the caves. There are some really good picturesque spots as well. Your feet might get wet if you visit them during the monsoons. Entry fee is quite nominal which is 30 bucks.
    Visited December 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written January 24, 2024
  • AmulAwasthy
    Pune, India4,112 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Unique and Must Visit
    Mawsmai Cave is unique and a Must visit. Though Meghalaya is Full of such caves and you have Many options to visit. But Mawsmai is Easily accessible , Not much of the Trekking is Involved. weather outside (lighting) will not affect your visit (Arwah was closed due to poor light when we visited). This was our first cave visit and we were mesmerized. Give it a early morning visit to avoid Crowd and spend good time here
    Visited January 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written March 2, 2024
  • Rima K
    Noida, India100 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The cave walk felt like a thriller movie!
    I'm claustrophobic but I did the cave walk and it was worth it. It was raining, most of it had ankle-deep water, sometimes more but the sheer thrill and beauty of it. I'm glad I did it and so did my 8 year old daughter. My husband, me and her were the only ones inside and it was nothing short of a adventure. Must visit. It is clean, well-lit, they have constructed platforms at places to walk easily, and the photographs come out super.
    Visited June 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written June 18, 2024
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priteshkulkarni
Pune, India4,584 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Couples
Mawsmai Cave is small and easy to visit from Sohara. Cave entry fee 20 per person and parking fee is 20. If you have camera then have to pay 20 for that.
It takes around 30 min to visit Cave. Very beautiful cave and stone formations. Enough light is available inside Cave.
There is one more cave but you can visit with proper gear and Guide as it’s Pretty dark inside.
Written March 10, 2020
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Shivam B
Agra, India71 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Friends
Luckily we went on a sunny day, so the rocks were not wet. It is a very tight squeeze in some places, would not recommend for older/claustrophobic people. Even young people should be extremely careful of slips and finding your footings, and watch your head. That being said, it was still a very novel experience to travel in such narrow pathways inside the cave. Would not recommend on rainy days.
Written December 31, 2023
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lolitabil
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates201 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022
After visiting the seven sisters fall in Sohra we proceeded to visit Mawsmai cave. After browsing through several stalls outside the caves selling Khasi products and considerably insipid meal that was available around we proceeded to visit the caves.
After purchasing the requisite tickets we tried to enter the caves. It was drizzling outside at that time. We thought that the musty smell at the entrance is due to the atmospheric condition. At that time we noticed many visitors retreating. Some of the visitors even told us that it is not worth getting inside the dark and uneven area.
Despite the warning, we mustered up the courage to wade through the slippery entrance. Before we could proceed a little further, there was a horrible stench. After a bad meal in the nearby restaurant, the foul smell was nauseating. Hence we decided against wading through the puddle of stinking water.
Written May 6, 2022
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Vaishali Limaye
Pune, India173 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022
It was raining when we visited the caves and were in two minds to go in or not. But our guide Wesh recommended that we see this cave with water which is also equally delightful. Since he was our guiding angel we trusted him and got into the water, we saw many ppl coming back saying its slippery. With shoes in our hands we glided through the dark icy waters and through the ups and downs of the stones in the cave. We were so glad we did this walk thru the waters and the caves were beautiful ! Its a must visit when in Sohra. Equally beautiful is the walk through the dense patch of tress. At the end of the exit you will see Kasi costumes on hire, go ahead and wear them for photographs for Rs.100 only. The caves are not recommended for elders.
Written May 2, 2022
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Vince
Auckland Central, New Zealand6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Family
The caves are really an awesome experience. They are well kept but could be better preserved. The nominal fee charged is no match to the experience. Definitely recommend a visit if your anywhere close to Shillong. Its about 2 hrs drive to the caves from Shillong city. Only drawback is the tourists litter inside and outside the caves.(plz use the bins provided onsite to dispose off your waste, thanks)
Written January 5, 2020
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Sat_samp
Bengaluru, India85 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
These are caves with natural formations, that one can visit in the course of a day trip to Cherrapunji from Shillong. While there has been some effort to ensure the caves are lit up without damaging the internal structure, it is quite an adventure to go through the caves. And, it is a fun activity to do with family and friends.
Word of caution though - please do NOT take young children (i.e toddler/infants that cant be on their own) or older adults/senior citizens who find it difficult to walk without assistance. This place would definitely be difficult for them. Also, the caves have a narrow path at many places with only one person able to go through, so it could be a challenge for anyone with fear of closed places. The overall activity itself is not too long, so it is definitely fun for anyone with average health and a spirit of adventure.
Written February 15, 2020
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vip_foodie
Bengaluru, India3,683 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Friends
Meghalaya is home to many caves and this one is most easily accessible and very well maintained and lit from inside. The caves are quite mesmerising and you have to crawl and climb at certain places to make your way through the caves. There are some really good picturesque spots as well. Your feet might get wet if you visit them during the monsoons. Entry fee is quite nominal which is 30 bucks.
Written January 24, 2024
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resham d
Mumbai, India24 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023
There are 2 caves and both are worth a visit. One has to bend, crawl, squeeze through narrow spaces at times but its adventurous and fun. There are tube lights placed at appropriate intervals and hence navigating wasn't difficult. The caves are clean without insects, cobwebs and visible bats. Cave 1 was relatively short while cave 2 was longer and more adventurous. Overall, a must visit for genuine enthusiasts and nature lovers!
Written February 20, 2023
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P M V
Nagpur, India4,238 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020 • Family
Like most of the other mountain caves, Mawsmai Caves are also like stone caves.
Length of the cave, based on the guide map given at the entrance is approximately 150 to 200 meters.
This cave is not a visitor friendly cave.
At two or three places the cave is vary narrow at these places it's height of so low that one has to literally sit and slide forward. Too add to difficulty the floor is uneven. On fact there is no floor and one had to slide from rock to rock. Lack of light does not help.
Those who are not agile and/our have knee problems are adviced to not try it.
Those who can negotiate it have good experience.
Written March 24, 2020
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marlenes170179
Bangalore District, India214 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2022 • Family
Located behind the beautiful village of mawsmai its a limestone caves with stalactites and stalagmites,.water with limestone. U have to crawl at someplace to pass through so not recommended for those eith knee problem, stability issues, claustrophobia.
Else u must must visit.its not something u can see everywhere. Entrance 50 per person
Written April 3, 2022
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