Dated : 11 Jan 2021 (IST)
Unique wonders of Cherrapunji
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Unique wonders of Cherrapunji
The first thing to come to mind when we talk about Cherrapunji is rain, rain and more rain. This high-altitude town in the northeast Indian state of Meghalaya, is renowned for its unique living root bridges. The place receives 11777 mm rainfall each year making it one of the wettest places on the earth. When it comes to Cherrapunji attractions, the place is a magical wonderland surrounded with verdant gorges, hills, waterfalls, caves and forests.Let’s explore some of the must-visit attractions of Cherrapunji:
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Nohkalikai Falls
This one is also India’s third-highest waterfall dropping down from a height of 1120 ft. It is a must visit Cherrapunji attraction, flowing right out of the pristine forests and because mostly it’s raining in the region, the waterfall keeps gushing and can be admired throughout the year.https://d39aa9d48d967c52fecaf2900aa25a7f.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-37/html/container.html?n=0
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Mawsynram Village
The village of Mawsynram is the wettest place on the whole Earth! This picturesque and peaceful village set in the lap of nature receives more than 11000 mm of rainfall every year. The houses in the village are intentionally covered with thick grass to lessen the sounds of heavy rainfall.
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Seven Sisters Waterfalls
Northeast India, also known as Seven Sisters state, is famous for its seven waterfalls, locally called Nohsngithiang Falls or Mawsmai Falls. Situated close to the village, the Seven Sisters Falls, is the fourth highest waterfall in the country set in East Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya. This is mainly a cluster of seven waterfalls, set next to each other.
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Mawsmai Cave
Those who love going on little adventures, the underground cave is a perfect option. This is simple and one can easily manage to explore the inside without any local guide. Counted among the most popular places to visit in Cherrapunji, this cave is nearly 6 km from the main town.
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Double Decker Living Root Bridge
Unique to Meghalaya, the Double Decker Living Root Bridge is one of its most loved wonders of Cherrapunji. Set right in the middle of dark and dense and green forest, the iconic living root bridge is simply stunning. Coming here and looking at it will feel like an otherworldly experience.
