Mawphlang Sacred Grove is a protected forest where nature feels untouched—thick canopy, quiet trails, and a sense of deep stillness. People visit to experience Meghalaya’s traditional conservation culture: no loud picnics, no plucking, no disturbing the forest. The grove is also a great place to learn about native plants and local beliefs that treat certain landscapes as living heritage. It’s a refreshing contrast to crowded tourist points and offers a calm, meaningful nature walk.
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History & highlights
Sacred groves in Meghalaya survive because communities protected them for generations through custom and belief. Mawphlang is among the most famous examples, representing a long tradition where forests were preserved not by fences, but by social rules and shared respect. In recent decades, the grove also became an important education and eco-tourism site—showing how culture can protect biodiversity.
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