Arwah Cave

Arwah Lumshynna

A cave on the outskirts of Cherrapunji containing fossils of ancient organisms, reached by a trail built along a cliff edge with excellent scenery.

Arwah Cave lies about 3 km west of Cherrapunji town. From the parking area, it takes about 20 minutes on foot along a trail built along a cliff to reach the cave entrance, with views of the gorge and waterfalls along the way. Inside the cave, shell and fish fossils can be seen embedded in the rock walls. It is less crowded than Mawsmai Cave and has a larger space, though some areas require a torch. Admission is about 50 rupees.

Opening hours

About 09:00–17:00

Karst caves · Fossils · Hiking

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