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ID: IN-ML-05

Shillong to Mawsynram

Added on 14 Oct 2026

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A drive south-west from Shillong across the upland of the East Khasi Hills to Mawsynram, which records the highest average rainfall in India. Near the town is Mawjymbuin cave with its large stalagmite formation.

Trail Map

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Trail Profile

General Instructions

About 56-69 km one way depending on the route. Expect heavy rain and fog from June to September; October-April is drier and clearer. Drive slowly in fog on the narrow upland roads.

Mission Logs38 waypoints

Distance	Direction & Instruction	Gradient	Gear Gearing suggestions are defensive and based on terrain profile. Always assess real-time conditions and the path ahead personally.
0.0 km	S Start Point	-1%	2H
2.0 km	N Continue on track	-4%	2H
2.4 km	SW Terrain Change	3%	2H
4.3 km	NW Steep Ascent	10%	2H
6.3 km	NW Continue on track	8%	2H

Note: Gear suggestions are based on terrain gradient and are for reference only.

Weather check

At Start

1488m

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25.5765, 91.8827

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 25.5765, 91.8827 @ 1488m

Quick Stats

Distance

57.75 km

Type

On-Road Sector

Elevation Range

1427m - 1845m

Max Elevation

1845 m

Max Gradient

18.7%

13.4%

Highlights

Visit Mawjymbuin cave and its stalagmite
Watch cloud and rain sweep the southern edge of the plateau
Stop at villages along the upland for local tea
Compare rainfall records at Mawsynram and Sohra
Continue to the plateau edge for views toward the plains

Field Radio Protocol

VHF-UHF Communication

Signal Verified

Emergency Simplex

146.520MHz

Team Coordination

446.006MHz

Scout Primary

146.400MHz

Propagation Telemetry

Ridge Line

92%

Gorge Floor

18%

Sector Relay: Sector Alpha Relay• 12-18 KM Range

Regulatory Compliance

VHF/UHF frequencies are for monitoring and emergency coordination only. Transmitting on these bands may require an Amateur Radio License or regional government permits. Check local telecommunications laws before operation.

Technical Analysis

Total Ascent

+621 m

Total Descent

-683 m

Ruggedness Index

Terrain Roughness Index

Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).

0 (Smooth)50 (Steep)100+ (Extreme)

22.6

Tortuosity Index

Route Curviness Index

Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).

1.0 (Direct)2.0 (Winding)3.0+ (Serpentine)

1.34

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)48%

Moderate (3-8%)41%

Steep (>8%)10%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved92%

Unpaved8%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt

92%

Gravel

Dirt Track

Water Crossings

Includes only technical water fords where the vehicle actively enters a stream or riverbed. Permanent bridges are excluded from this count.

Difficulty Analysis

SCORE: 34

Difficulty is determined by a technical multi-vector analysis of elevation profile, surface quality, and topographic intensity.

Resulting CategoryModerate

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 25.298835

MAX LAT: 25.579474

MIN LON: 91.580189

MAX LON: 91.882981

Point Spacing: 18.1 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0

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Plan this trip

Before you go: Shillong to Mawsynram

Best time to go

Oct–Mar

October to March suits most of the country. The southwest monsoon (June to September) floods the Western Ghats and Kerala, but it is also the main season for Ladakh and Spiti, where high passes are usually open only from June to October.