Adventure Tourism

Caves: The numerous natural caves all over Meghalaya are a special attraction for tourists. A few of them are even the longest in the Indian Sub-continent.

Caves in East Khasi Hills:

Krem Phyllut (Length: 1003 m.): Situated in village mawsmai, south of Cherrapunjee. It has a large section of fossil passage, two stream ways and three entrances.

Krem Mawmluh: It has a five- river passage with impressive proportions. With a length of 4503 m, it is the 4th longest in the Indian sub- continent.

Krem Soh Shympi (Length: 760 m.): It has a large pothole entrance of 20 m deep.

Krem Dam (Length: 1297 m.): The largest sandstone cave in the Sub- continent.

Caves in Jaintia Hills:

Krem Um- Lawan: A beautiful cave of the Eocone Age with an upper fossil passage and a lower active passage, it has numerous cataracts and waterfalls. It is the Longest (6381 m) and deepest (106.8) cave in the sub- continent.

Krem Kotsati (Length: 3650 m.): This cave has 8 entrances with a main entrance through a deep pool. Portions of the beautiful river passage have to be traverse by swimming or by using inflatable rubber boat.

Krem Umshangtat (Length: 955 m.): The entrance passage of 350 meters offers a comfortable stroll on moist sand.

Krem Lashinng: Length: 2650 m.

Krem Sweep (Length: 970 m.): It has beautiful stalactites and stalamites.

Caves in South Garo Hills:

Siju Caves (Length: 4772 m.): Famous limestone cave, located near Naphtak lake and Simsang Game Reserve. The formation of stalagmites and stalactites in these caves resemble those of the Blue Grotto in the Isle of Capri. It is the most researched cave in India.

Tetengkol Balwakol: The small and insignificant circular entrance of 1 m diameter hides a large cave of 5334 m long which is the 2nd longest in the Indian Sub- continent.

Dobhakol Chibe Nala (Length: 1978 m.): Well hidden by a large rock.

Bok Bak Dobhakol (Length: 1051 m.): A rather complex cave, which would seem to be an intermittently active river sink.

Trekking Trekking in this state is unique in the sense that terrain is very rugged like in Meghalaya but with the advantage of not being snowbound. An added attraction is the possibility of encountering many rare animals such as the slow loris, assorted deer and the occasional bear. Guides can be hired to take the keen trekker in terrain, which is characterised by flowering rivers, rolling hills and towering waterfalls. Some of the noteworthy routes are:

Trek to Sing Song Gorge:

Trek to Jakrem Hot Springs:

Besides these, there also exists long bridle paths, which were constructed by the erstwhile colonial rulers and are still in excellent condition. One such is the path made by Captain David Scott from Ladmawphlang to Mawngap where one can partake of delightful Khasi cuisine and the local brew known universally as kiad.