Mawsynram, Cherrapunji Overview
Acknowledged as the wettest place in the world, the mesmerizing village of Mawsynram, located 61 kms south of Shillong is a nature lover's delight and the perfect destination for a weekend trip. Mawsynram trounces Cherrapunjee by a slight margin in being the wettest place in India. The 'Maw' in Mawsynram is a Khasi word meaning 'stone'. It symbolizes the unique megaliths unearthed in the Khasi Hill area. The village is well known for its huge formation of a stalagmite, which takes after the shape of a 'Shivling'.
The village is visited by large number of tourists also for its famous Mawjymbuin Cave, which is several years old. Famous for stalagmite whose shape is similar to that of Shiva lingam, the cave is visited large number of devotees every year.
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