Cherrapunji — officially Sohra — sits on the edge of a plateau that drops away towards the plains of Bangladesh, and that dramatic geography gives it more waterfalls, caves and viewpoints per kilometre than anywhere else in Meghalaya. Here are the best Cherrapunji tourist places, from Nokhalikha Falls to the Double Decker Living Root Bridge.
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Culture & Villages · East Khasi Hills
1. Sohra — Cherrapunji
- 54 km from Shillong · 2 h
- 1 to 2 days
- Easy — most sights are roadside
- Varies by site
Best time: JFMAMJJASOND Jun – Mar
The town on the edge of the plateau — waterfalls, caves, canyons and the clouds that made it famous as the wettest place on earth.
Why visit: Nokhalikha, Seven Sister and Kynrem falls, two walkable caves and the Nongriat trek all sit within a short drive, so one base covers more than any other town in the state.
Local tip: Stay at least two nights. As a day trip from Shillong, most of your time goes on the road.
