East Khasi Hills

Laitlum Canyon

Dramatic valley views at the edge of the Shillong plateau.

Laitlum Canyon

Best time

October to April

From Shillong

About 1 hour by road

Laitlum means 'end of the hills'. Grassy ridges drop away into deep valleys, with a long stairway down to Rasong village for the energetic.

Come early in the morning or at sunset; fog can roll in quickly.

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