A part of one of Meghalaya’s oldest trails, this trek takes you back in time as you walk along a section of a 100-km-long trade route that was established by the British as they explored and colonised India

The David Scott Trek, named after the British administrator who was posted to these parts in the early 19th century, today runs on part of the 100-km-long trade route that was established as the British expanded into Meghalaya from the plains of what is now Bangladesh. It is recommended to take the trek in the opposite of its usual direction. By starting at Ladmawphlang, you will encounter the remnants of the Raj on your first day. The trail serves as a resting place for many, as can be seen by the presence of numerous ancient megaliths along the way, each erected to mark a victory, a site of sacrifice, or the last resting place of a loved one. The trek ends in Mawphlang, a site of an at least 800-year-old forest that is venerated by the Khasis as their most sacred grove. Standing under its canopy, you can feel why the locals hold this place dear. It has a presence that grants a walk here a sense of gravitas that you’ll rarely feel elsewhere. Spend some time listening to the forest and when you leave, do not take anything away with you except gratitude and memories.