Mawjymbuin Caves Meghalaya Mawsynram,Meghalaya

Shiv Mandir situated in Mawsynram, no Pooja or offerings are carried out here. Stalactite-stalagmite formation as Shiv Ling and water dripping naturally on top of it as dhara. Open 9am-4pm and minor entry & parking fees to be paid. A huge with natural Shivlingam inside. There is an upside shivlingam too on the main one with water dropping from above. The cave towards the end look a little scarry though. One has to buy a ticket to visit it. It’s near Mawsynram, the wettest place on the planet, so do visit here while a visit to Mawsynram. The stalagmite in the Mawjymbuin Cave resembles the ‘shivalinga’ of the Amarnath cave.

Mawjymbuin cave which is made of calcareous sandstones is 209 metre high and never fails to astonish the tourists. The serenity and picturesque backdrop of Mawsynram village with steep and sliding slopes ,rolling green mountains and ear-piercing but elegant waterfalls add glory to the place. Years of weathering ,dripping of mineral enriched liquid and deposition of Calcium Carbonate has given rise to many magnificent stalagmites inside the cave. The 4m high, 50 metre wide entrance chamber is awe-inspiring. The presence of unique stalagmites makes it a thing of interest for geologists, who conduct numerous researches here. The impressive pair of cave formations and the giant stalagmite inside the cave, which is in the form of Shiv Linga has turned this cave into a sacred shrine for Hindus. This attracts flocks of devotees nationwide. The cave also has a dome shaped rock with a flat top called the Symper Rock. It is also a faultless place for those who has a passion for photography.
A small stream flows under the eastern portion of this cave .Many rift entrances and passages form a part of this cave, some of which are difficult to enter. So the caves has in it for the adventure seekers as well. The flooding of tourists, pilgrims and historians has made this cave the major tourist attraction in Meghalaya.