Laitlum Canyons Meghalaya

If heaven exists on earth then this is the place, yes Laitlum Grand Canyons is surely a stairway to heaven. The place surrounded with the mist that swirls and moves with the wind seems blanketing the entire canyon in imperial white shroud will surely leave a magical impact on you.

Laitlum means "The End of Hills" is a perfect place that has all got to offer you with inner peace. A place away from the crowd and noise with endless diverse mountains, mist swirling from the lush valley is something one can spend hours and hours never wanting to come back. 

The place completely justify the name Meghalaya - "abode of  clouds", its only you between the clouds lost in this serene piece of nature. Laitlum canyons is a place of gem where words may fall short to describe the truly amazing experience of being at this place.

Sunset at Laitlum Canyons

It seemed to me exactly that dreamy place which i always keep watching with jaw dropped from the window seat while flying in plane and finally i can be to this fantasy land as long as i wanted. It was time of December i have been here, i did spent long hours and fortunate i could see the sunset in this beautiful place which then did added a bonus.

If you are short on time its worth missing one or the other place from the list and adding this perfect picturesque place in. Its too deep and  can be slippery at edge so just be careful and keep distance from the edge.

Location - Laitlum canyons 21kms from Shillong in Meghalaya

Timings - Dawn to Dusk

Plan of the trip (Budget Friendly)

How to reach 

You can reach Guwahati by air and take a cab to Shillong, hire a vehicle bike/car or cab from police bazar(place in Shillong) to laitlum canyons. The canyons are located about 21 Kms south of Shillong which is about a half-hour drive away. From Shillong, one must turn east onto Laitumukrah point, then turn right at Demsein long bus stop, then take a couple of left turns to reach Swalad bus stop. Head on NH 44 followed by a right turn to Smit Road move straight to Jongsha Mawkynrew road and Unmed Road, after which one can spot the Canyons.

Transportation 

You can hire bike/car from Shillong police bazar as its a big city when compared to other in Meghalaya and you could find difficulty in getting it later. Instead of booking vehicles or depending on cabs i would recommend to hire vehicle and drive at your will as in Meghalaya it gets dark soon around 4:30 or 5 pm. The main form of public transport in Meghalaya are sumos. Sumos leave from designated stands too early in the morning from each town and city and only  when full with 10 people, so if you opt for sumos you need to figure out the timings from localites so that you dont miss on the only sumos for that specific day.

Sightseeing places nearby 

• Shillong View Point, Laitkor Peak, Peak Viewing Point 
• Elephant Falls, Upper Shillong, 
• Mawkdok Dympep Valley View Point, Mawkdok, Meghalaya 

Things to Carry 

• Its must you carry warm clothes while traveling to Meghalaya as its too breezy and extreme cold weather. 
• Raincoats, rain cover for your camera, bags and the other stuffs.
• Gloves, warm jackets, thermals, winter socks, scarf and hat shrugs
• Choose your foot wear wisely for trekking and hiking.

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