Mawlyngbna Meghalaya| Mawsynram Tourism- 8 fun things to do!

Do you want to do adventure activities in Mawlyngbna in Meghalaya? If yes, you are in the right place.

This article is based on my personal experience of visiting Mawlyngbna. I hope it helps to plan your trip to Mawlyngbna.

About Mawlyngbna

Have you heard of a beautiful village called Mawlyngbna nested at the Indo-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya?

If not, give it a search, visit the place and enrich yourself with an empowering experience.

Maintained by Mawlyngbna Multipurpose Co-operative Society Ltd. under Explore Exotic Meghalaya.

It is a joint collaboration of the Co-operative Department, the Mawlyngbna Traveller’s Nest provides exquisite and peaceful homestays along with a number of adventure activities.

Waterfalls & Scenic Drive to Mawlyngbna

Hearing the name Mawlyngbna for the first time just a week before, I couldn’t resist but join the road trip organized by This Travel Company on the 13th of October, 2019. Driving through the curvy roads alongside the hills, we halted near Mawphlang Sacred Groove to embrace the foggy ambience.

As we neared Mawlyngbna, a waterfall greeted us by the roadside. We stopped again, to watch the flight of the clouds play with the sun. Standing atop a viewpoint, as I glanced to right, left and front I saw waterfalls in each direction in the distant hills. Well, I believe, Meghalaya should be referred to as the ‘Abode of Waterfalls’ instead of the ‘Abode of clouds.’

Traveller’s Nest Mawlyngbna

About 15 km from Mawsynram town of East Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya, the Traveller’s Nest is located atop a hill beside the Mawlyngbna village. After having driven about 5 hours from Guwahati, Assam, we finally reached our destination. As the kids cheered in the playground below, we rejoiced in the view of the faraway paddy fields of Bangladesh, and the romanticism of the sunset with the hills of Meghalaya.

“The House in the Woods” is where we stayed the night. There are two cottages in Traveller’s Nest Campsite surrounded by trees all around. As we descended the stairs, the crickets welcomed us with their whistles. A beautiful night concluded under the full moon, bonfire, songs of joy, and the melody of guitar strings played by our guests.

River Canyoning in Umkhakoi of Meghalaya

As I opened the door, a joyous puppy greeted wiggling its tail. It was a foggy morning accompanied by the sound of raindrops splashing on the leaves and crickets singing their best.

The clouds cleared by noon; the adventure thus began. After a 15-minute drive from the campsite and a short hike through a forested patch, we ventured out for river canyoning for the first time. The quest started with the thrill of jumping off the cliff.

Overcoming the fear of diving/jumping was perhaps meant to happen in the purest waters of Meghalaya. I cheered out loud as soon as I came out of the water. Surreal it was! Sliding down the tiny waterfalls, rappelling a few, swimming and eventually kayaking to the Umkhakoi River – it has it all. Every moment was filled with thrill, laughter and happiness.

When you are here go for Kayaking at Umkhakoi Lake. It is definitely worth it.

You get to slide, dip, dive, jump, swim and kayak in the river canyoning.

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An addition to the Mawsynram tourism and Meghalaya tourism map, the Mawlyngbna should definitely be on your Meghalaya checklist.

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