Circuit · Meghalaya
Sohra (Cherrapunji)
Waterfalls, caves, Mawsynram and the double-decker root bridge.
- Places
- 3
- Altitude
- 400–1,500 m
- Fly / train to
- Guwahati
- Daily spend
- about ₹2,300
When to go
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Best for most places here: Mar, Apr, Sep, Oct, Nov. Each place here needs 2–3 days on the ground; places in one circuit share travel days, so pair two or three.
Places in this circuit
Mawsynram & Mawjymbuin Cave
Often called the wettest place on earth, with a limestone cave and a natural Shiva-linga stalagmite.
Nongriat Double-Decker Root Bridge
A steep stair-trek into a jungle valley to living bridges grown from rubber-tree roots, and the Rainbow Falls.
Sohra (Cherrapunji)
Plunging waterfalls like Nohkalikai, limestone caves and gorge views over Bangladesh.
What to pack for Sohra (Cherrapunji)
Everything the places in this circuit call for, most widely needed first. Each place's page has its full list with reasons.
- Fleece or light sweater
- Sun cap or hat
- Rain jacket or poncho
- Sandals with grip
- Day pack, 20–30 litres
- Water bottles, 2 litres in total
- Sunscreen, SPF 50
- Small first-aid kit and your own medicines
- Insect repellent
- Power bank
- Light travel tripod
- Spare memory card and camera battery
- Compact umbrella
- Comfortable walking shoes with grip
- Motion-sickness bands or tablets
- Quick-dry trekking pants, 2 pairs
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Sohra (Cherrapunji): questions people ask
Which places are in the Sohra (Cherrapunji) circuit?
The Sohra (Cherrapunji) circuit in Meghalaya covers Mawsynram & Mawjymbuin Cave, Nongriat Double-Decker Root Bridge and Sohra (Cherrapunji). They share a gateway, so two or three are usually combined in one trip.
What is the best time to visit Sohra (Cherrapunji)?
March and April and September to November suit most places in Sohra (Cherrapunji). Individual places differ, so check each one.
How do you reach Sohra (Cherrapunji)?
Travel to Guwahati, then continue by road.
How much does a Sohra (Cherrapunji) trip cost per day?
About ₹2,300 per person per day on the ground for a mid-range trip, averaged across the places in this circuit.
Which is the easiest place in Sohra (Cherrapunji), and which is the highest?
Mawsynram & Mawjymbuin Cave is the easiest (easy). Sohra (Cherrapunji) is the highest at 1,500 m.