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Cherrapunji Travel Guide
Cherrapunji is a misty valley with sparkling rivers and swirling clouds and is a perfect summer getaway. Located at a distance of 50 km from Shillong, Cherrapunji is the wettest place on the planet earth. It is a lush green valley covered with enchanting hills, majestic waterfalls, caves and canyons, painted with mist all around. Numerous streams could be seen everywhere, all flowing in an uncontrollable velocity and creating a deafening thunderous sound. Natures marvel the Double-decker living root bridge is the elite attraction here. Tracking from the entry point to the leaving root bridge is an exhilarating experience. Read Cherrapunji Travel Guide to know more about beautiful destination Sohra.
Cherrapunji is a heaven for adventure lovers. Two natural cave namely "Mawsmai Cave" and "Arwah Cave" is located here. Bring out your prehistoric instincts as you navigate a maze of caves. Explore these caves and feel at home in enclosures that were actual homes to ancient human beings. In Maswami cave one can witness numerous stalactites and stalagmites formed naturally by water flowing from this cave since ages. It takes around 20 minutes to walk through the cave. Fossils of marine animals and seashells can be found inside Arwah Cave.
Staying at Polo Orchid Resort and walked to Mawsmai Cave is a wonderful experience. Which take around 30 minutes. It is also a great centre to explore the Khasi culture and is home to an ancient Presbyterian Church and a Ramakrishna Mission.
After a round of cave exploration, it is time to visit the waterfalls of Cherrapunji. Some of the thrilling waterfalls in India is located in Cherrapunji. Few of the best falls in Cherrapunji are Nohsngithiang Falls, Dain Thlen falls and Nohkalikai Falls. Kynrem falls the 7th highest waterfalls in India is one among the few falls in Meghalaya that remains in full flush mode throughout the year. On the other hand Nohkalikai Falls is the tallest plunge waterfall in India having a height of 340 meters. Check our blog - A guide to waterfalls in in Meghalaya during Monsoon to known about best waterfalls in Cherrapunjee.
Places to visit in Cherrapunji
1. Khoh Ramhah
2. Mawsmai Cave
3. Nohsngithiang Waterfalls
4. Nohkalikai Waterfalls
5. Dain Thlen falls
6. 7 Sisters falls
7. kynrem falls
8. Double Decker living root bridge
9. Garden of Caves
10. Sa-I-Mika Park resort
11. Eco Park
12. Thangkharang Park
13. Mawkdok Dympep Valley
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Weather of Cherrapunji
Summer
Summer season in Cherrapunji knock in the starting of May and last till the end of July. The season is characterized by frequent showers. Cherrapunji's weather is very pleasant during summer and it is covered with fog most of the time. Maximum temperature during summer does not exceed 20 degrees.
Monsoons
During Monsoon, misty hills of Cherrapunji receive shower on and off. It is essential to carry raincoats, umbrella and light woollen to feel comfortable during monsoon.
Winter
Winter season is characterized by cold night and sunny day. Sunshine to its fullest during the day. Roads are clear and waterfalls ran dry during winter. Rains come slightly but it is very less. Winter starts in the month of November and last till February. It is advisable to carry heavy woollen clothes during winters.
How to reach Cherrapunji
Cherrapunji by Air
Umroi Airport at Shillong is the nearest airport located at distance of 80km from Cherrapunji. It takes approximately 2.5 to reach Cherrapunji from the airport. You can find taxis from Shillong airport to Cherrapunji. Another major International airport close to Cherrapunji is Guwahati Airport(LGBI Airport). It takes around 4 - 5 hrs to reach Cherrapunji from Guwahati airport.
Cherrapunji by Railways
Guwahati railway station is a big railway junction close to Cherrapunji. It takes around 5 hrs to reach Cherrapunji from Guwahati. You can hire shared Taxi to reach Cherrapunji from Guwahati Railway Station or Khanpara area of Guwahati.
Cherrapunji by Road
National Highway 40, connects Guwahati to Shillong. State Transport Corporation and other private transport operators have services to various places in Meghalaya and Shillong. Shillong is well connected by a network of roads with all important cities in the neighboring states.
Sumos and Taxis also ply frequently between Guwahati and Shillong. It takes around 3 hours to reach Shillong from Guwahati.
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