Introducton: Also known as Sohra.
Best Time to Visit: Sept to May, June july august is highest rainfall so must avoid these three months.
Temperature: 6c minimum 16c maximum
Places to Visit In Cherrapunji:
- Double Decker Living Root Bridge
- Krem Phyllut
- Mawlynnong
- Dawki
- Krem Mawsmai Cave
- Nohkalikai Waterfalls
- Eco Park
- Mawsmai Falls
- Nongsawlia
- Dainthlen Waterfall
- Thangkharang Park and Ka Khoh Ramhah
- Mawkdok Dympep Valley
- Khasi Monoliths
- Mawsynram
- Wakaba Falls
- Nokrek National Park
- Noh-sngithiang Falls
- Seven Sisters Falls
- Arwah Cave
- Sa-I-Mika Park
- Mawmluh Cave
- Kynrem Falls
- First Presbyterian Church
- Duwan Sing Syiem Viewpoint
- Ka Kper Syiem Sohra
- Don Bosco Shrine / Museum
- Elephant Falls
- Umiam Lake (69 kms)
How to Reach:
Easily accessible from Guwahati
By Air: Borjhar Airport in Guwahati 174 kms North, Shillong 53 kms.
By Rail: Nearest Railway station is Guwahati 148 kms.
By Road: Government buses are available frequently for the visitors. One can even get AC buses to the city.
- Shillong to Cherrapunji 52 kms
- Mawsynram to Cherrapunji is 80 kms
- Guwahati to Cherrapunji is 146 kms
- Gangtok to Cherrapunji is 680 kms
- Kolkata to Cherrapunji is 1125 kms
Things to Do:
- Rock Climbing & Camping
- Steel Rope Bridge
- River Canyoning from Nongthymmai to Mynteng
- River Rafting and Swimming in the River
from guest houses with basic amenities, cottages, resorts etc.
Best Places to Eat In:
Sohra Pulao which is rice cooked with oil and vegetables but without spices should not be missed.
What To Buy:
- Known for its handicrafts, specially items made from cane & bamboo.
- Best place to buy good quality orange flower honey.
- Can also buy cinnamon & other spices that are cultivated in and near Cherrapunji.
- Definitely buy Meghalaya tea which has distinctly lighter flavor compared to other.
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