The Laitlum Canyon mostly reminds us of the Scottish Highlands, Laitlum Canyon, Shillong is also referred to as the “Sit Valley” just from Shillong right there on the Mizoram highway, Laitlum Canyon is an hour’s drive away. Laitlum Canyons does justice to its name meaning “end of hills”. The flow of tourists to this magnificent place is comparatively more limited but the beauty of the place has led to outlive perfect. 

Most of the course, the canyons are shrouded in smoke and that adds to their fragile beauty and also the perfect site for a long hike, there is a way that ends up in a sheer effort of steps and then down to reach a small local village if local Meghalaya life interests you. This village is Ra Song which has 300 odd residents. The stairway that leads to Ra Song has close to 3000 steps and you will pass through bamboo plantations and wild orchid groves on the way. Incidentally, this rather arduous path is the only way villagers can go to the nearest market. The villagers physically carry out their crops to the nearby market, If the pulley is out of order and bring in food and other materials in traditional large baskets. The main crop at Ra Song is broom plants. 

How to reach Laitlum Canyons

• You can opt for local taxis and cabs in Shillong to take you sight-seeing which will cost you around 3000-4000 INR.
• Direct buses from Shillong to Smit are also available at 20 rupees per head which will stop directly at Smit and from Smit you need to walk some distance to get to Laitlum. But as far as sight-seeing is concerned buses would not be preferable as they are very congested and sometimes you may not even find a seat to sit.