Mawsmai Cave Tourism

Type of destination: Natural attraction / Cave

Ideal visit duration: 1-2 hours

Closed in: Open all year

Situated around 6 km from Cherrapunji in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya, India, Mawsmai Cave is one of the prime attractions for tourists visiting the North-Eastern part of the country. Cherrapunji, also known as Sohra, is famous for being one of the wettest places on earth, and the caves are a testament to the region's natural beauty. The cave is a limestone cave and has a length of about 150 meters; it is one of the few caves in the area that is lit enough to enable tourists to enjoy the various formations inside. The stalactites and stalagmites caves have amazing shapes and patterns formed by mineral deposition over thousands of years. The cave has a spacious opening but narrows down into small passageways which is thrilling to navigate. The humid climate of the cave supports a certain kind of flora and fauna unique to this ecosystem. Although the cave system is long, only a small portion is open for visitors to prevent damage to the caveÂÂ's ecology.

Monday	09:30 AM - 05:30 PM
Tuesday	09:30 AM - 05:30 PM
Wednesday	09:30 AM - 05:30 PM
Thursday	09:30 AM - 05:30 PM
Friday	09:30 AM - 05:30 PM
Saturday	09:30 AM - 05:30 PM
Sunday	09:30 AM - 05:30 PM

Disclaimer: It's important to check the most current information before planning your visit, as opening hours can vary and might be subject to change due to special events, maintenance, or unforeseen circumstances. A reliable way to confirm the opening hours is to contact the local tourism board, check the official website (if available)

Entry Ticket Pricing for Mawsmai Cave

Adult	INR 20
Child	INR 15

Disclaimer: Please note that prices are subject to change, cross check required .

Tips when you are visiting to Mawsmai Cave

Carry A Light Source

While parts of the cave are illuminated, having a personal light source may help.

Wear Appropriate Shoes

The cave floor can be slippery due to water, so wear non-slip shoes.

Mind Your Head

Watch out for low-hanging rocks and narrow passages.

Respect The Cave's Natural Environment

Avoid touching formations, as oils from human skin can damage them.

Top 5 Reviews on Mawsmai Cave

737shivamb

Wrote on 31st Dec, 2023

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..

22nemesis1979

Wrote on 3rd Dec, 2023

Scary but exciting

There are 2 caves that you can visit. It was exciting but also a bit scary. I was imagining what would happen if there was an electrical outage!

mohanp551

Wrote on 11th Jun, 2023

Exciting

An experience that should not be missed. One of the a must visit place in Cherrapunji. Although the track was wet due to rain but it is worth.

Curiosity464

Wrote on 21st May, 2023

Claustrophobicâ€¦

Went here with my family consisting of all adults ranging from 26-60 yrs of age. As you go deeper into the cave, it gets extremely narrow and you need to double down to go through the walls of this c..