Mawphlang Sacred Grove

Located about 25km away from Shillong in the East Khasi Hills of Meghalaya, the Sacred Forest of Mawphlang (or Law Kyntang) is said to have stood for a thousand years. The reason why this forest remains a natural treasure is that cutting down any tree or even a branch is forbidden here. In Khasi culture, one of the most important aspects is the reverence for ‘sacred forests’. As a part of their religious beliefs, the tribal people have considered these forests as scared entities.