- Where
- Near Sohra (Cherrapunji), East Khasi Hills
- Distance
- About 3.5 km from Sohra bus stand; about 58 km from Shillong
- Timings
- About 9 am–5 pm
- Entry fee
- Roughly ₹20–50 per adult; camera extra
- Permit
- None
- Best time
- October–May
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
Book onlineCherrapunji Caves Day Trip from Shillong₹4,499 / car (up to 4) · Car and driver from Shillong for the day includedArwah Cave is a limestone cave on a hillside near Sohra (Cherrapunji). It is known for the marine fossils of shells and fish set into its walls, left from when this plateau lay under the sea. A paved forest path leads to the entrance, with views back over the Sohra valley.
Inside the cave
A few hundred metres of the cave are lit and open to visitors, with narrow, low and wet sections. The fossils are easy to miss, so take a guide at the gate if one is available, and don't touch them. It is longer and less crowded than Mawsmai, but not suited to young children or anyone with knee trouble.
How to reach
Arwah is about 3.5 km from the Sohra bus stand and about 58 km from Shillong. From the parking, the walk to the cave takes 15–20 minutes. It fits easily into a Cherrapunji day with Nohkalikai and Seven Sisters falls.
Arwah Cave: questions travellers ask
What is the Arwah Cave entry fee?
Roughly ₹20–50 per adult, with extra charges for cameras and guides.
What are Arwah Cave timings?
Roughly 9 am to 5 pm.
Arwah or Mawsmai: which cave is better?
Arwah is longer, quieter and has fossils; Mawsmai is shorter and busier but easier for families. Many visitors do both.
How far is Arwah Cave from Shillong?
About 58 km, roughly 2 hours by road.
Sources
Timings and fees change. Check on the day, or ask us when you book.
