Mawlynnong vs Sohra (Cherrapunji)
Pick Mawlynnong for
family trips, culture and heritage
Pick Sohra (Cherrapunji) for
nature, photography, tight budgets, fewer people
| Mawlynnong | Sohra (Cherrapunji) | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Meghalaya, East Khasi Hills | Meghalaya, East Khasi Hills |
| Highest point | 900 m | 1,500 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Trek distance | No trek needed | No trek needed |
| Days on the ground | 2 | 2–3 |
| Best months | Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr | Sep, Oct, Nov, Mar, Apr |
| Snow likely | Rarely | Rarely |
| Crowds in season | Busy | Moderate |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,200 | about ₹2,500 |
| Gateway | Guwahati | Guwahati |
| With kids | Great | Great |
| With seniors | Great | Good |
| Permits | Village entry fee. | None. |
Mawlynnong: when to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Sohra (Cherrapunji): when to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely