Cherrapunji — view 1 of 4
Meghalaya, India
Cherrapunji
Cherrapunji (Sohra) is one of the wettest places on Earth, and its living root bridges — grown from rubber tree roots over generations — are the main reason to visit, alongside a string of dramatic waterfalls.
Ideal duration
1–2 nights, usually combined with Shillong
Best time
October to April, avoiding the extreme monsoon (June–September).
Starting from
₹13,400
Trip Highlights
- Double-Decker Living Root Bridge trek at Nongriat
- Nohkalikai Falls, one of India's tallest waterfalls
- Mawsmai Cave
- Seven Sisters Falls viewpoint
The trek to the Double-Decker bridge involves around 3,000 steps down and back up — moderately demanding, and best attempted by reasonably fit travellers.