The sound of billions of drops of rain is what defines Cherrapunjee. Located in the East Khasi Hill district in Meghalaya, Cherrapunjee –is credited as being the second wettest place on Earth, following its neighbor Mawsynram. Booking one of the Luxury India Tours to the cliffs of Cherrapunjee will let you witness how it receives heavy rainfall due to heavy monsoon winds blowing from the Bay of Bengal. Visitors worldwide flock to Cherrapunjee to see the beauty of the Lush greenery, beautiful landscapes, and mystical waterfalls.
The weather conditions remain pleasant and comfortable for most of the year. We escort our visitors to Cherrapunjee, especially in the seasons when the hills witness heavy rainfall. The best time is between October and March, and visiting during these months is recommended as the weather remains calm and pleasant and less foggy.
When we visited Cherrapunjee for the first time, we arranged a one-day excursion trip. Our journey started when heading towards Sohra, and what we felt great about the trip was that the road journey from Shillong to Cherrapunjee is one of the lushest road trips, and it presents itself as one of the most magical landscapes you will witness. Get the chance to enjoy the beauty of the breathtaking views en route to Cherrapunjee. Booking one of the India Escorted Tours lets you enjoy the Greenery everywhere on route. However, it’s worth remembering that the weather is almost unpredictable, and most of the time, it’s common to witness heavy rains welcome you.
On the way, we had the privilege to visit the Seven Sisters Falls, also known as Nohsngithiang Falls, a seven-segmented waterfall located just 1 kilometer south of Mawsmai village. The falls have a reputation for being the fourth-highest waterfalls in India, plunging over the top of limestone cliffs of the Khasi Hills. Also, we found the Mawsmai caves quite beautiful. Situated around 6 Km from Cherrapunjee, the Mawsmai Caves is the most accessible cave for travelers.
The caves are long, a distance of 150 meters is open for tourists, and you will appreciate the limestone constructions of the cave. What will leave you fascinated is the Nohkalikai Falls, the tallest plunge waterfall in India at 1115 feet (340 meters). What’s absolutely breathtaking is the beauty of the plunge pool with unusual green-colored water. Also, we visited the Eco Park, which let us enjoy breathtaking views of the ‘Green Canyons’ of Cherrapunjee along with the waterfalls.
The eco-park, with a crystal clear water stream within its boundaries, lets the visitors view the Bangladesh plains. Also, our visitors took delight in recognizing the beauty of the Double Decker Living Root Bridge, an incredible structure. It’s a great moment to choose the trek to the 250-year-old bridge commencing from Tyrna village, passing through dense forest. We were mesmerized by the beauty of the surrounding lands, climbing down 3000 steps on the whole route, presenting to the visitors the sheer brilliance of human innovation.
Book one of the Best Tour Packages India with Titlyy to Cherrapunjee, the lush green beautiful land with very pleasant weather all around the year because of its ideal location beside the plains of Bangladesh. You will fall in love with one of the wettest places on Earth with spectacular landscapes, which has already earned fame as one of the best tourist destinations in Meghalaya.