Explore the Wettest Place on Planet Earth Cherrapunjee

Unbelievably, the Cherrapunjee is the only place on planet Earth to receive the highest amount of rainfall. The rainfall throughout the year has made this place an exotic, incredible and unbelievable beauty of Mother Nature on the Himalayas. It is an international tourist destination, and many visitors come to witness the rain and see how cloud formation and precipitation occurs within few minutes. Due to continuous rain, there are many seasonal waterfalls, lakes and rivers looking hard to forget. To witness the natural beauty of rain, the monsoon season (June to October) is the heavy rainy season and the excellent time to visit Cherrapunjee. Rest of the season you can witness precipitation happen frequently. There are many Cherrapunjee tour packages to cater the needs of domestic and international tourists. It is advisable to book in advance and get few discounts on your flight tickets and hotel stay. It is a tourist friendly destination promoting Eco Tourism by the Meghalaya Tourism Development Board.

How to Reach Cherrapunjee

Cherrapunjee is a town of East Khasi Hills in Meghalaya State (India). Its coordinates are 25.3° -North Longitude and 91.7° -East Latitude. It is a world famous hill station at an altitude of (4,869 ft) on the lower Himalayan Ranges of North Eastern India. You can check Cherrapunjee packages online and book the shortest route to reach Cherrapunjee.

By Air-

The nearest airport is Guwhati International Airport, which is at a distance of 181 KM away from Cherrapunjee. The flight frequency to Guwahati is very less, and it is advisable to book in advance.

By Rail-

Cherrapunjee does not have rail services. The Guwhati Junction is the nearest railway station to reach Cherrapunjee.

By Road-

 Main roads are connecting Cherrapunjee from its neighboring towns. However, Guwahati is the closest one to reach by road to Cherrapunjee. By road travel, you can have an enchanting beauty of the valley and waterfalls.

Major Tourist Attraction Places in Cherrapunjee

A one-day tour is not enough to explore the enchanting beauty of Cherrapunjee. A week long tour is necessary to enjoy your trip to the most amazing place on the Himalayas. It is advisable to check for Cherrapunjee Holiday packages include the below-mentioned tourist areas as the major attraction in various tour/holiday packages of Cherrapunjee.

Significant Natural Mountain Caves to See in Cherrapunjee-

•    Mawsmai Cave

•    Lawshynna Cave

•    Mawmluh Cave

Major Waterfalls to See in Cherrapunjee-

•    Nohkalikai Falls

•    Seven Sisters Falls

•    Nohsngithiang Falls

•    Kynrem Falls

•    Dain-Thlen Falls

•    Wakaba Falls

National parks in Cherrapunjee-

•    Sa-I-Mika Park

•    Eco Park

•    Thangkharang Park

•    Nokrek National Park

Historic Place of Worship in Cherrapunjee-

•    Don Bosco Shrine

•    First Presbyterian Church

•    Nongsawlia Church

Other Important Attractions to see in Cherrapunjee-

•    Ka Khoh Ramhah

•    Khasi monoliths

•    Double Decker Living Root Bridge

•    Ka Kper Syiem Sohra

•    Tombs of Welsh Missionaries

•    Krem Phyllut

•    Mawsynram

•    Mawkdok Dympep Valley

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