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Literally translating to a flowing river, ‘Wah’ meaning river and ‘Khen’ as in flow in Khasi. Wacken is a hamlet nestled in the midst of lush forests and hills. Its location among the valleys being an ideal destination tributary of water flowing in from different directions of the district, resulting in the name of the village. However, there is more than just flowing water at this verdant region. A well preserved and newly introduced destination initiated by the villagers, offers not just a scenic trek route, but also a great myth associated to it which is the highlight of the idyllic location. That is the trek to a giant rock called ‘U Mawryngkhang’.


Initiated and managed by local villagers of Wahkhen since 2017, the other highlight of the trip would be the elevated path made of bamboo, sticks & cane knots at regular intervals to bridge the way through across hills, rocks and the flowing river. An architectural magnificence with all natural resources being utilized from the forest with efforts made by the local people of the Tourism Promoters Trekking Society. The purpose of which is to increase tourism and the livelihood of the indigenous people. Reflecting excellent craftsmanship by the local Khasi artisans, taking them about a year to completely build the entire trek trail.

The trek begins with an elevated narrow bamboo trail through organic Synsar (broom) plantation to eventually go down a hill of steps which leads to the first encounter of the river ‘Wahrew’ which is the cleanest river in the region flowing down to the neighbouring country of Bangladesh. On further trekking towards the King of Rocks, they are many exceptional natural wonders to witness through the

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thrilling trek route. Mostly connected by bamboo bridges along the mountain ridges, which at certain levels of height need be tread carefully. Also above the flowing river, which turns into a roaring rapid during the monsoons, increasing the excitement of adrenaline rush when taking the trek then. Freshwater pools are found along the route of the trek which appeals to many to take a dip or swim, which is an experience not to be missed. There are uphill climbs, downhill descends, muddy, stony, narrow spaces to sporadic and difficult bamboo paths on the cliffs. Such as the 150 meters long bamboo Skywalk along the 70 meters deep ‘Mawkhlieng’ rock. The king of stones is first visible from a view point rock called ‘Mawmoit’ which when crossed further leads the trek to a 100 meters tall bamboo ladder to access the peak of ‘U Mawryngkhang.’ Once there, witness the wonder of the magnificent views and a feeling of achievement on making it to the top of the colossal rock which is an experience, unlike any.



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