Cherrapunji Weekend Trip | Short Trip To Cherrapunjee

OVERVIEW- Among the wettest place on the Earth, Cherrapunji with its clean and pristine surroundings is an excellent place to sit back and unwind. With a unique climate gifted to the area, its untouched beauty and an environment similar to the freshest dew drops, Cherrapunji is sure to refresh you inside out. The waterfalls in the area only compliment the climate and the flattering pleasant air around. This rainy misty place is also famous for astounding tourists with the lavish spread of the Bangladesh plains from it's cliffs. The beautiful waterfalls, caves and parks of the place are enough to allure tourists for a great holiday.

GUWAHATI- Considered to be the gateway to North East India, Guwahati is the largest city in the region. It is situated between the southern bank of Brahmaputra River and the foothills of the Shillong plateau. Dispur, a part of Guwahati, serves as the capital of Assam. The hill ringed, green wooded, river bordered urban centre was also known as Light of East in the ancient times. Popularly also known as City of Temples as the temples are perched on hills or on hillsides which offer panoramic view of the vast Brahmaputra as well as the bustling city.

SHILLONG- Shillong is popularly known as the Scotland of the East and is famous for its picturesque rolls of hills, abundance of flora and fauna and its music culture. The Capital of Meghalaya, Shillong is one of the major tourist destinations in North East India. The British loved this place so much that they had established its Capital for Eastern Bengal and Assam.

CHERRAPUNJI- Cherrapunji in Meghalaya is one of the wettest places on the planet and the only place in India to receive rain throughout the year. The town of Cherrapunji is nestled in the East Khasi Hills about 50 km southwest of the state capital, Shillong. Cherrapunji, also known as Sohra or Churra, means ˜the land of oranges'. The cliffs of Cherrapunji also offer stunning views of the plains of Bangladesh.

Tour Destination: Guwahati/Shillong - Cherrapunji

Travel Duration: 02 Nights/03 Days

DAY 1: GUWAHATI/SHILLONG - CHERRAPUNJI

Today drive to the wettest places on the planet Cherrapunji. Transfer to hotel. Evening at leisure to enjoy wonders of nature or you can go for a leisure walk around the place.

Overnight at Hotel

DAY 2: CHERRRAPUNJI

After breakfast visit this beautiful place of Cherrapunji

LIVING ROOT BRIDGES- Meghalaya's double-decker and single-decker root bridges are known to be unique in the world. The bridges are tangles of massive thick roots, which have been intermingled to form a bridge that can hold several people at a time. Made of the Indian Rubber Tree this is one of the biggest attractions of Cherrapunji. A unique attraction and quite an innovative mix of nature and engineering. The Umshiang River flows beneath the bridge.

NOHKALIKAI FALLS- One of the most photogenic waterfalls in India, Nohkalikai in Meghalaya is the fifth highest waterfall in India. Nohkalikai, which means means Ka Likai Leap in Khasi language, is located about seven km away from Cherrapunji, the second wettest place on the planet.

MAWSYNRAM- Crowned as the wettest place on earth, the village of Mawsynram is a nature lovers dream and the best place to witness the fury of the rains. With 11,872 mm of rainfall received annually, Mawsynram beats Cherrapunji by a slender margin.

SEVEN SISTERS FALL- the Seven Sisters Falls have the reputation of being the fourth highest waterfalls in India. Also known as Nohsngithiang Falls, they form a seven-segmented waterfall, which plunges over the top of limestone cliffs of the Khasi Hills. The falls only flow during the rainy season. The vibrant colors of the setting sun make for a great sight.

MAWSMAI CAVES- Mawsmai cave is one of the main tourist attractions in the Cherrapunji, which is credited as the wettest place on Earth. These magnificent caves are formed out of limestone and are quite long and deep.

KHOH RAMHAH- Also known as Motrop and the Pillar Rock, Khoh Ramhah is a massive rock formation that looks like a giant cone. In the local language, Khoh Ramhah means basket of the giant.

THANGKHARANG PARK- The Park is the house of various orchids and birds. The park offers you a panoramic view of Bangladesh and Kynrem falls cascading down at a distance in three levels. The serpentine roads add to the beauty of this place.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 3: CHERRAPUNJI - GUWAHATI/SHILLONG

Day free for leisure and later depart at airport/station to catch your flight/train towards onward destination.

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