Cherrapunji (locally Sohra) is legendary as one of the wettest places on Earth — and that rain has carved a landscape of thundering waterfalls, deep gorges and limestone caves that draws travellers all year.
The great waterfalls
Nohkalikai Falls, India's tallest plunge waterfall, drops into an emerald pool below a cliff. The Seven Sisters (Nohsngithiang) Falls fan out across a sandstone escarpment and are at their most dramatic in the monsoon.
Caves and canyons
Explore the illuminated Mawsmai cave and the quieter Arwah cave with its fossils. Nearby, the Laitlum Canyons offer some of Meghalaya's most cinematic viewpoints over misty valleys.
Root bridges nearby
Cherrapunji is the gateway to the famous double-decker living-root bridge at Nongriat — a steep but unforgettable trek into the gorge below.
- Base 2–3 nights to cover falls, caves and a trek
- Monsoon = fullest waterfalls, slower travel
- Cliff-edge resorts offer sunrise over the plains
- Carry grippy shoes and a rain layer
We arrange Cherrapunji stays and guided root-bridge treks — request net rates for your clients.
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