Laitlum Canyons

Panoramic Meghalaya Vistas

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Overview

Situated atop the East Khasi Hills, the Laitlum Canyons are a favourite with trekkers and nature lovers who are rewarded with panoramic vistas of Meghalaya.

Open Hours

Suggested Duration - 2 to 3 hours

What To Expect?

A 45-minute walk up both a lush and rocky trail leads to Laitlum Canyons from where the views of the clouds covering the canyons are delightfully breath-taking.

Tips

The café en route is a good place to stop for a cup of tea and snacks.
The trail is not recommended for small children and senior citizens.
The trail has no entry fee.

Laitlum Canyons Overview: A Gem of the Khasi Hills, Meghalaya

Laitlum Canyon, Shillong, is one of the most popular attractions of the city, known for its grand expanse and a mesmerizing, photogenic landscape. It is located in the East Khasi Hills and is a great trekking destination, which still remains minimally explored due to its disconnected travel route. Nevertheless, a trip to this attraction is filled with new surprises, enchanting landscape features, and picturesque views.

Laitlum Canyons Information

Ticket Price	Laitlum Canyons entry fee is not applicable.
Timings	5.00 am to 5.30 pm
Best Time to Visit	From November to March
Famous For	An enchanting landscape, rolling hills, lush greenery and dense forest cover, deep valleys, winding roads, sparkling waterfalls, known as the end of the hills.
Time Required	2 to 3 Hours

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About Laitlum Canyon Shillong: Facts, Figures and History

The Canyon is located South of Shillong at about 21 km. It takes close to 30 minutes to drive from there.
The word ‘Laitlum’ means ‘End of the Hills’ in the local dialect and is an endless canyon expanse.
The panoramic views of the canyon portray an enormous embrace of the hills and valleys located here.
It takes about 45 minutes to hike up to the Laitlum Canyon from the base. The Laitlum Canyon height of 1,966 meters also creates an enchanting escape for travellers.
The trekking trails emerging from the Laitlum Canyon are characterised by verdure and rocky pathways that are long and elevated, making them popular among adventure enthusiasts.
After reaching the top of the canyon, one can also catch a glimpse of the Rasong village located in the valley’s deep ridges.
Inhabitants of the region are known for living and breathing the local Khasi lifestyle and culture.

Top Activities to Try Out in the Laitlum Canyons

Hiking and trekking:You can explore various hiking and trekking trails originating in the Laitlum Canyons to get a glimpse of the landscape up close.
Rasong village visit:A visit to Rasong village deep in the valleys is one of the top things to do here.
Local traditions and cultures exploration:When here, you can also explore the local cultures and traditions which are unique to the Khasi Hills tribes.

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