You have visited many places in India.Everybody knows about Taj Mahal of Agra,Red Fort of New Delhi, Ajanta caves etc...This time I would like to take your attention to the Natural Beauty of Incredible India. Believe it or not this place is belongs to India, the Wettest Place, Cherapunji, “the abode of clouds”.
The original name for this town was Sohra, pronounced as "Churra" by the British before morphing into the present one. Despite perennial rain, Cherrapunji faces an acute water shortage and the inhabitants often have to trek for miles to obtain potable water. Irrigation is also hampered due to excessive rain washing away the topsoil as a result of human encroachment into the forests. Now the Meghalaya State government has decided to rename Cherrapunjee to its local name "Sohra". There is a monument to David Scott (British Administrator in NE India, 1802–31) in Cherrapunji cemetery.
Cherapanjee is a town of constant waterfalls and mysterious caves with numerous stalactites. Driving here can be called one of the most thrilling ever, as you will enjoy numerous waterfalls and clouds.
Cherrapunji is perhaps the only place in India, which has just one season: the monsoon. The rainfall varies from heavy to medium to light, but there is no month without rain. Another surprising fact about Cherrapunji is that it rains mostly at night. Day-to-day activity is not really disrupted by the rain.
Mawsmai Falls-the fourth highest in India-lie just a few kilometers beyond Cherrapunji.Close by is situated a fascinating labyrinth of underground passages beneath age-old caves-a veritable dream for amateur explorers. Elsewhere around Cherrapunji, Khasi monoliths (stones in memory of their ancestors) lie dotted around-a vague reminder of the forests of Bastar.
Amidst all the surprises of Cherrapunji, perhaps the most abiding is the startling realization that the wettest place on earth where it rains every month also has an amazing amount of warm sunshine. When the clouds drift away, there are a series of memorable views, and one can see as far as Bangladesh. Orchids blooming a few feet away form a patch devoid of vegetation. Dense woods interspersed by rocky, cliffs furrowed by erosion.
Places to be Visited:
Khasi Monoliths : Near the Mawsmai falls in Meghalaya, lies scattered some rock stones laid down in the memory of the forefathers. The place has some underground tunnels and passages too which would be an exciting adventure ride for adventure enthusiasts.
Mawsmai Falls : This is the fourth highest waterfall in India with a height of 1035 feet. The place offers beautiful scenery where you can relax.
Orchid gardens : You can check out the orchids blooming in several parts of Cherrapunji. Moreover, you can also check out the vegetation of Bangladesh which is easily visible from the wet land.
How To Reach :
By Air:
The nearest airport is at Shillong.
By Rail:
The nearest railhead is at Guwahati in Assam.
By Road:
Cherrapunji is well connected by Road to major cities around.
Click here to see and navigate using roadmap of Cherrapunji
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