One of the scariest things to do in your Meghalaya Tour Packages is the Mawryngkhang Bamboo Trek. This thrilling adventure will not only satisfy your inner adventurer but also reward you with breathtaking, otherworldly views from the summit.
Blessed with an abundant natural beauty in the form of different geographical features like the meandering river, majestic waterfalls, dark caves, stunning rock formations, and unique root bridges, makes Meghalaya a perfect playground for several adventure activities.
Amongst the many hiking and trekking trails here, the most unique and scariest of all is the Mawryngkhang Bamboo Trek in Meghalaya, an offbeat adventure that will allow you to truly experience the nature and culture of Meghalaya.
The Mawryngkhang Bamboo trail will take you through dense bamboo forests, gushing waterfalls, and awe-inspiring landscapes, revealing the secrets that lie within. This journey will also take you on the narrow bamboo bridges built along the edge of cliffs, making it one of the most daring hikes in Meghalaya.
Get ready to push your limits and uncover the hidden gems of Meghalaya!
Location: 9V32+2GC, Wahkhen, Meghalaya 793110
Entry Fee: ₹100 per person. Additional Guide Charges of around ₹800- ₹1000 (compulsory).
Distance: Total 8 KM
Duration: 4-5 hours
It is said that Meghalaya is filled with many legends and stories about its natural elements like the Tragic Nohkalikai Waterfall Story, Kyllang Rock Battle, etc. as per the local Khasi Culture. And the Mawryngkhang Bamboo Trek is no exception.
Mawryngkhang literally means “King of Stones” and U as a suffix is used out of respect. As per the Khasi Legend, there was a fierce battle between the stones, where the mighty one would be declared the winner. U Mawryngkhang, which is the final summit rock of the Mawryngkhang Bamboo Trek in Meghalaya, won the battle and thus was declared the “King of Stones”.
Soon after the battle U Mawryngkhang fell in love with “Kthiang” from the neighborhood kingdom. But Mawryngkhang had a rival called “Mawpator” who also had his eyes on the pretty “Kthiang”. A fierce battle took place between the 2 rocks for several days.
Mawpator injured Mawryngkhang by cutting off his left hand (The mark from where his hand was cut is clearly visible on the rock from the Mawmoit Viewpoint ), but he did not give up. Mawryngkhang gave a massive blow to Mawpator with all his strength and chopped off his head which can be seen lying down in the valley below U Mawryngkhang.
Then Kthiang and U Mawryngkhang lived happily together. The rock behind U Mawryngkhang is his partner Kthiang which can be seen once you reach the pinnacle. Listening to this story from the local guides can be the best activities to experience during Bamboo trekking.
