Krem Chympe Cave and Waterfall Trek from Shillong
Near Khaddum, East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya
Photos of caves in Meghalaya; Krem Chympe is a river cave like these, with a waterfall at its mouth.
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Group of 8+? Book on WhatsAppA waterfall from a cave
The river spills out of the rock into a blue-green pool.
A real trek
1.5–2.5 hours down to the river, longer back up.
Local guide
There are no signboards; the guide knows the way.
A long day by car
From Shillong at 5:00 am, back after dark.
About this experience
Krem means cave in Khasi and Jaintia. At Krem Chympe, in the East Jaintia Hills, a river comes out of a limestone cave and falls into a deep turquoise pool under the arch of the cave mouth. It has become one of Meghalaya’s most photographed hidden places.
Getting there is the adventure: a drive of about 120 km from Shillong and a guided trek down to the river. We leave at 5:00 am so you have time at the pool, and add Khaddum waterfall if the day allows. Going deep into the cave needs caving gear and is not part of this trip.
Pickup
About 5:00 am in Shillong
Drive
About 120 km, 3.5–4 hours each way
Trek
1.5–2.5 hours down, longer up
Open
November to March
What’s included
- A car and driver from your Shillong hotel for the day
- A local guide for the trek
- Village entry fee (about ₹50, paid on the spot)
- Food and water
- Caving beyond the cave mouth
Your day
5:00 am
Pickup in Shillong, drive via Jowai
About 9:00 am
Meet the guide at the village
Morning
Trek down to the river
Midday
The cave mouth, the waterfall and the pool
Afternoon
Climb back up and drive to Shillong
How to get there
From Shillong
About 120 km via Jowai, 3.5–4 hours
From Jowai
About 70 km, 2–2.5 hours; ask us for a Jowai pickup
Best time to go
Nov – Mar Best
Clear turquoise water and a dry trail.
Apr – Oct Closed
Rain makes the trail and the river unsafe.
Krem Chympe cave trek price
₹6,499 per car for up to 4 people. Car from Shillong for the day and a local trek guide included. No booking fee.
| Group | Price |
|---|---|
| 1–4 people1 car | ₹6,499 |
| 5–8 people2 cars | ₹12,998 |
Cancellation and good to know
Full refund 7+ days before
50% refund 3–6 days before; no refund after that.
Full refund if it can’t run
Closed by the authorities, the weather or for safety: your money back, or a free change of date.
A very long day
Around 14 hours door to door. Staying in Jowai the night before makes it easier.
Fitness
Steep, slippery descent and a hard climb out. Not for children or bad knees.
Swim with care
The pool is deep. Only swim with a life jacket and your guide’s OK.
Krem Chympe cave trek FAQs
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Photos: Sharada Prasad CS, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Wann Majaw, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons · BhuyanBhaskar, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons · Sujan Bandyopadhyay, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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