Cherrapunji

Cherrapunji : Jewel Crest Of Meghalaya

Best Time of Visit

October to February

Ideal Duration for Visit

1 day

Average Budget

INR 1000/- PER PERSON

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Cherrapunji

Cherrapunji : Jewel Crest Of Meghalaya

Best Time of Visit

October to February

Ideal Duration for Visit

1 day

Average Budget

INR 1000/- PER PERSON

Planning Toolkit

Summer

In the summer, it receives moderate rain; nevertheless, May is the wettest month, and it is best avoided during this time. During the summer, the temperature remains nice.

Monsoon

Cherrapunji receives rainfall every year; but, during the Monsoon, it receives extremely significant rainfall, up to 11,777 mm. During the monsoon, the temperature ranges from 12°C to 16°C.

Winter

Cherrapunji is best visited in the winter. Although it is possible that the temperature will drop to as low as 5 degrees Celsius. The average temperature remains around 15°Celsius, making it a great time to visit all of Cherrapunji's key attractions.

Living Root Bridge with Two Decks

The Double Decker Living Root Bridge, which is unique to Meghalaya, is one of Cherrapunji's most popular attractions. The renowned live root bridge is truly amazing, set smack in the center of a dark, deep, and green forest. It will be an unreal experience to come here and look at it.

Seven Sister Waterfalls

Northeast India's Seven Sisters state is notable for its seven waterfalls, known locally as Nohsngithiang Falls or Mawsmai Falls. The Seven Sisters Falls, located adjacent to the village in Meghalaya's East Khasi Hills District, is the country's fourth highest waterfall. This is mostly a cluster of seven waterfalls that are adjacent to one another.

The first thing that comes to mind to hear Cherrapunji is rain, rain, and more rain.

Living root bridges are famous in this high-altitude hamlet in the northeast Indian state of Meghalaya. Each year, the area receives 11777 mm of rain, making it one of the wettest regions on the planet.

Wettest place on the Earth

Mawsynram village is the wettest area on the entire planet! Every year, more than 11000 mm of rain falls on this gorgeous and serene community nestled in nature. To reduce the noises of heavy rainfall, the houses in the village are purposefully covered with dense grass.

By Buses

In Cherrapunji, state-run city buses are provided for transport to various tourist attractions. These buses are a cost-effective way to go about the city.

By Cabs

Within the city, unmetered yellow top taxis, often known as Kali-Peeli cabs, are available for use. These are a quicker way to go around Cherrapunji. In Cherrapunji, you can only get shared taxis, but you may also take a private cab for a full day of sightseeing in Cherrapunji.

By Rentals

Tourist cabs and Tata Sumo taxis are another convenient and inexpensive method to see the sights of Cherrapunji. If you want to explore Cherrapunji's popular tourist attractions, your hotel can provide for a chauffeur-driven cab.

By Foot

For those looking to experience the thrill of mountain climbing, Cherrapunji offers a range of hikes in the neighboring highlands.

Population

11,722

Literacy Rate

92.59 %

Elevation

1430 m

Languages

Khasi and English