About Place
Cherrapunjee, also known as Sohra, is a high-altitude town in the northeast Indian state of Meghalaya. It's known for its living root bridges, made from rubber trees. To the northeast, Mawkdok Dympep Valley View Point overlooks verdant gorges. In the surrounding hills, the Noh-Kalikai, Dain-Thlen and Kynrem waterfalls plunge from forested clifftops. South of town, Mawsmai Cave is illuminated to show its stalagmites.
Places To Visit
- Double Decker Living Root Bridge
- Krem Phyllut
- Mawlynnong
- Dawki
- Mawsmai Cave
- Nohkalikai Waterfalls
- The Eco Park
- Mawsmai Falls
- Nongsawlia
- Dainthlen waterfall
- Thangkharang Park and Ka Khoh Ramhah
- The Mawkdok Dympep Valley View
Activities
- Escape into the Scenic Meghalaya
- Day Tour to Cherapunji
- Trek to the Living Root Bridges
- Motorcycle Expedition in the Mystical Northeast
- David Scott Trail and Double Decker Root Bridge Trek
Famous Food
- North Indian
- Bengali
- Punjabi
- South-Indian
- Chinese
- Pork momos
Things To Buy
- Handicrafts
- Woden artifacts
- Jewelry
- Honey
Shopping Area
- Fish Market
- Veg And Fruit Shop
- Sunshine Wine Shop
- Meva's Shop Nice
Cherrapunji Details
Best Time To Visit
Monsoon Period
Important Contact
- Police Control Room:
- 100 / 0364 - 2220115 / 2224879 / 2223737
- Ambulance Service:
- 108 / 2224100
- Tourist Center:
- 91-364 2502166 / 2500736
