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Cherrapunji, locally known as Sohra, is famous for being one of the wettest places on earth due to high rainfall. This makes the whole landscape of Cherrapunji lush green and beautiful. The waterfalls of Cherrapunji are mesmerising specially during the monsoon. Cherrapunji is one of the most sought of tourist destination in Meghalaya.
During your Cherrapunji Tour with us you will cover the following major tourist attractions:
Waterfalls: Wei Sawdong Falls, Dainthlen Falls, Nohkalikai Falls, Seven Sister Falls, among others.
Caves: Mawsmai Caves, and Arwah Caves
Lakes: Umiam Lake, Ward’s Lake, Dawki Lake
Mawlynnong & Shnongpdeng Villages
Shillong and its nearby places like Elephant Falls and Shillong Golf Course
While you explore the different tourist attractions during your Cherrapunji Tour, the following are the major things to do in Cherrapunji:
Luxury Camping in the greenery of Mawmluh Village
Trekking to the Double Decker Living Root Bridge
River canyoning
Outing with family and friends at Eco Park
We offer Cherrapunji Tour at the most affordable price with the best service. We have also curated budget Cherrapunji packages for travellers who are on a tight budget. You can customize our Cherrapunji travel itinerary as per your requirement.
Cherrapunji Tour Package Highlights
Uncover the hidden beauty of Cherrapunji’s wettest landscapes
Witness its mesmerizing waterfalls, green parks, caves, and other beautiful places of Cherrapunji.
Spend some time at the spectacular Umiam Lake.
Witness rural life at the cleanest village of Mawlynnong and walk through the Living Root Bridge
Enjoy boating at Dawki Lake, locally known as Umngot Lake
Go for a full day trekking of the Double Decker Living Root Bridge
Cherrapunji Tour Day-wise itinerary
Day 1 – Guwahati-Shillong via Umiam Lake
After your arrival at Guwahati Railway Station/Airport, our representative will welcome you and thereafter you will straight away head to Shillong. On the way, you will stop at Umiam Lake Viewpoint where you will get the most amazing view of this giant Umiam Lake. Spend some time at the lake and refresh yourself with the calm breeze coming from the lake. Later you will be taken to Shillong. Check-in to your hotel and freshen up. The evening is at leisure.
Day 2 – Dawki Mawlynnong – Riverside Camping
After you savour your delicious breakfast,you will be taken to Mawlynnong Village. Here you will explore the rural life of the village and also see the Living Root Bridge and the balancing rock. Later you will be taken to Indo-Bangladesh Border and also to Dawki river where you can do boating.The river bed can be clealry seen right from the surface of Dawki Lake. Don’t forget to click pictures at the Dawki River as you take a boat ride on the crystal clear waters. Thereafter head for Shnongpdeng village where you will do overnight camping at the riverside with bonfire.
Day 3 – Cherrapunji Tour
Early morning after relishing a sumptuous breakfast at the campsite head to Cherrapunji. You will visit Seven sister Falls, Nohkalikai Falls , Wei Sawdong Falls, Mawsmai Cave, Arwah Cave, and Eco Park from where you can see the Sylhet Plains of Bangladesh. In the evening drive to your hotel at Cherrapunji via a scenic route.
Day 4 – Cherrapunji – Shillong Sightseeing – Guwahati Tour
After breakfast check out from your hotel and head for a long day tour. You’ll visit Mawkdok Dympep Valley, Shillong Peak and Elephant Falls. Then you’ll be taken to Ward’s Lake and Shillong Golf Course. Thereafter you will drive to Guwahati City. You’ll enjoy the river cruise over the Brahmaputra River and then check-in to the hotel at Guwahati for an overnight stay.
Day 5 Departure
Today is the departure day, pack your belongings and check out from the hotel. We will drop you to Guwahati Airport/Railway Station for your onward journey.
Weather in Cherrapunjee
The weather in Cherrapunji is pleasant all throughout the year. This is because it is one of the wettest places on earth. There is maximum rainfall in Cherrapunji and greenery can be seen all over. The waterfalls look amazing during the monsoon which is the ideal time to visit Cherrapunji as nature’s beauty is at its peak. During winter the weather is dry as compared to monsoon but adventure lovers will get the opportunity to involve themselves in various types of outdoor activities like River Canyoning, Camping etc..
The maximum rainfall is during the months of June to September. October onwards the temperature goes down and is the best time to go there for pleasant weather. The maximum temperature here is around 23-24 degrees which is during March-April.
How to reach Cherrapunji
There is no airport or railway station in Cherrapunji, the nearest airport is the Umroi Airport, also known as the Shillong Airport.
If you want to reach Cherrapunjee by air, then you can either come to Shillong Airport from where Cherrapunji is about 79.6km. You can also take a flight to Guwahati airport which is around 163.7 km away. From there, you can hire a taxi to reach Cherrapunji.
Guwahati Railway Station is the closest railway station to reach Cherrapunji, so once you reach there, you will be easily able to get a taxi or get on a bus to reach Cherrapunji.
To travel by road, you can either take a bus to Shillong from where you can hire a cab to reach Cherrapunji.
You can also hire a Guwahati to Cherrapunji Taxi to reach Cherrapunji by road. It takes around 5 hours to reach from Guwahati to Cherrapunji.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can camp at Mamluh Village, Cherrapunjee, near Double Decker Living Root Bridge but the same depends on availibility.
You can do the following trekking during your Cherrapunji Tour-
Double Decker Root Bridge Trekking
Mawryngkhang Bamboo Trekking
David Scott Trail Trekking
Old Nongkrong from New Nongkrong via the ancient footpath
Ladumrin through Siej Village
There are many famous places to visit in Cherrapunji like Seven Sister Falls, Wei Sawdong Falls, Dainthlen Falls, Nohkalikai Falls, Mawsmai Cave, Arwah Cave and Eco Park among others.
Yes, Cherrapunji is considered one of the safest places for tourists.
Sohra is the local name for Cherrapunji, however, the place is commonly known as Cherrapunji among tourists and people from outside the state.
Cherrapunji is a small town where things are not expensive when it comes to local items, But items from outside are comparatively expensive. So it is advisable to buy locally manufactured products.
You can buy handicraft items made of bamboo, pickles and also seasonal fruits. Cherrapunji is famous for Oranges, Honey etc. So do not forget to buy these items during your Cherrapunji Tour.
Yes, there are several homestays available in Cherrapunji at budget price.