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Destination Guide
Cherrapunji
4.5
1-2 Days
15 Attractions
About Cherrapunji
Earlier the wettest place on Earth, Cherrapunji (Sohra) in Meghalaya is known for its double-decker living root bridge — a natural wonder grown over centuries by the Khasi people. Located around 50 km from Shillong, this sub-divisional town is famous for rich flora and natural attractions. Although Mawsynram now holds the rainfall record, Cherrapunji still holds the record for highest rainfall in a single calendar year. Apart from the living root bridges, natural attractions include the Mawsmai Caves and Krem Phyllut cave formations. Asia's cleanest village, Mawlynnong, is a famous nearby tourist spot. Misty valleys and waterfalls make long drives ideal for road trip lovers. The breathtaking Nohkalikai Waterfalls and the town of Dawki at the Bangladesh border offer wonderful clearwater boating in winter.
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4.7
·25 km from city centerDouble Decker Living Root Bridge
Hidden deep in the lush, green forests of the wettest place in India: Cherrapunjee, Meghalaya; one can find the magnificent Jingkieng Nongriat Double Decker Living Root Bridge; more commonly known as the Umshiang Double Decker Living Root Bridge or simply just the Double Decker Root Bridge. This area is famous for root bridges made of Indian Rubber
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4.5
·35 km from city centerDawki
A beautiful river with crystal clear waters, Dawki is one of the most picture-perfect spots you'll find in Meghalaya. Travellers love spending a day outing here, especially boating in the pretty surroundings. Dawki is a small town in the Jaintia Hills and is a border town between India and Bangladesh. The small town, besides being a trade hub is al
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4.3
·3 km from city centerNohkalikai Waterfalls
The fourth highest waterfalls in the world, Nohkalikai falls plunge some 335 meters from a verdant cliff to the ground giving the portrayal of immense and natural magnificence. The pride of the state of Meghalaya, the falls are one of the most beautiful and grand waterfalls in the country. Tucked in between the evergreen rainforest of the Khasi Hil
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·24 km from city centerMawlynnong
Also located in the East Khasi district, this village has won the title of Asia's cleanest village in 2003 and India's cleanest village in 2005. This village is also referred as God's own garden.
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4.3
·7 km from city centerMawsmai Cave
Just half a kilometer from Cherrapunji these caves are the most prominent of the tourist hubs. Considered to be the fourth longest caves in the entire Indian sub-continent, the highlight of these caves is a little pool formed inside as a result of five different rivers joining here.
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·8 km from city centerMawsmai Falls
These are the highest waterfalls in India. At 1,035 ft the falls are also known as the Nohsngithiang Falls. Such a tourist landmark needs no introduction at all.
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3.2
·16 km from city centerThe Mawkdok Dympep Valley View
Basically a view point developed by the government. It lies at the beginning of the Sohra tourism circuit.
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·12 km from city centerMawsynram
A village close to the main city of Cherrapunji, Mawsynram gives Cherrapunji a run for its money with a neck to neck competition for the title of the wettest place on earth.
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3.2
·4 km from city centerDainthlen waterfall
These are one of the most popular falls of Cherrapunji - even for the locals. Legends have it that in the caves near the falls an evil snake was once killed.
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·7 km from city centerKrem Phyllut
Located south of Cherrapunji, this place is a major tourist attraction owning to the caves it has.
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·129 km from city centerNokrek National Park
This is a famous park of the state. Located nearly 45km from Tura, it is boasts of a wide variety of flora and fauna.
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3.2
·7 km from city centerThe Eco Park
Created in the plateaus of Meghalaya by the state government, it is a great attraction for locals as well as tourists. The Shillong Agri-Hoticulture has given this park many beautiful orchids which are housed in the Eco park's green house.
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3.2
·4 km from city centerNongsawlia
About 2 km from south of Sohra, this is one of the most visited sites by tourists. A large number of tourists from all around the world flock this site to see the great work by Welsh Missionaries.
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·8 km from city centerThangkharang Park and Ka Khoh Ramhah
Located almost 13km from the city, it is a park under the State Forest Dept. The Khoh Ramhah Rock (in the shape of an upside down basket) is what tourists come and see.
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·32 km from city centerKhasi monoliths
The Khasi Monoliths are located in close proximity to the Mawsmai Falls. These are amazing underground mazes and passages of age old caves.
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