ABOUT SOHRA (CHERRAPUNJEE):

• Sohra, previously known as Cherrapunjee.
• The wettest place on earth and is one of the most visited tourist spots of North East India.
• A dream land of fog and clouds.
• It is quite interesting to note that Cherrapunjee receives an average rainfall of 40 inches annually, but it suffers from water crisis.
• A place to discover the Indian summer monsoons.
• Scenic beauty of the region is enhanced by a number of gushing waterfalls.
• Other attractions are the festivals of Khasi tribes, oldest Theological College of the region (established in 1888), limestone caves, oranges and honey.

 

MODE OF COMMUNICATION:

• Airport: Umroi Airport, Shillong (SHL) 78 kms and Guwahati Airport (GAU) 165 kms from Sohra (Cherrapunjee)
• Rail: Guwahati Railway Station 145 kms and Mahishasan Railway Station 80 kms from Sohra (Cherrapunjee).
• Road: Well connected by Road

 

SIGHTSEEING AT A GLANCE:

PARK & GARDEN	Sa-I-Mika Park, Thangkharang Park, Eco Park,
OTHERS	Mawsynram, Mawkdok Dympep Valley View, Dain-Thlen Falls, Noh-Kalikai Falls, Ka Kper Syiem Sohra, Nongsawlia, Mawmluh Cave, Mawsmai Cave, Noh-Sngithiang Falls, Ka Khoh Ramhah, Kynrem Falls
FAIRS & FESTIVALS	Nongkrem Dance The Shad Suk Mynsiem

For more information visit https://www.meghalayatourism.in/

 

ATTRACTIONS OF SOHRA (CHERRAPUNJEE)

 

• Mawsynram:
  • Picturesque village on a hill, about 3 kms from Sohra (Cherrapunjee) and 55 kms from Shillong.
  • Broken the Cherrapunjee’s record of the wettest place on earth for some time.
  • The region teems with limestone caves with beautiful stalagmite and stalactite formations.

 

• Mawkdok Dympep Valley View:
  • 3 kms from Sohra (Cherrapunjee).
  • On the way Duwan Singh Syiem Bridge that is entrance to the Sohra (Cherrapunjee).
  • A view point enjoys the spectacular natural beauty.

 

• Sa-I-Mika Park:
  • 3 kms before reaching Sohra (Cherrapunjee) and 52 kms from Shillong on the way Dainthlen Falls.
  • Close to the waterfalls and caves of tourist interest.

 

• Thangkharang Park:
  • 8 kms from Sohra (Cherrapunjee) and 64 kms from Shillong on the way Mawsmai –Shella road.
  • Exotic orchids and some rare species of plants endemic.
  • Panoramic view of Bangladesh is clearly visible.

 

• Eco Park:
  • 10 kms from Sohra (Cherrapunjee) 57 kms from Shillong.
  • Several hybrid and indigenous orchids in the Green House.
  • Breathtaking view of distant Sylhet Plains of neighboring Bangladesh.

 

• Dain-Thlen Falls:
  • Located 5 kms away from Sohra (Cherrapunjee).
  • Natural rock carvings of the episode draw visitors to see the image of the Thlen.

 

• Noh-Kalikai Falls:
  • 9 kms from Sohra (Cherrapunjee).
  • A beautiful waterfall, cascading down from the top of the gorge and deep green poll below.

 

• Ka Kper Syiem Sohra:
  • Cremation ground of the Sohra Syiemship.
  • One of the most expensive and intricate ceremonies.

 

• Nongsawlia:
  • Located 2 kms from Sohra (Cherrapunjee).
  • See the great work by Welsh Missionaries.

 

• Mawmluh Cave:
  • Access to the cave is via river.
  • River enters the cave and forms pools of water within the cave.
  • Locally known as Krem Mawmluh.
  • One of the longest caves in the Indian subcontinent.

 

• Mawsmai Cave:
  • Located direction of Bangladesh border, 6 kms from the Sohra (Cherrapunjee).
  • Only cave that is fully lighted.
  • It has impressive formations of large passages and chambers.

 

• Noh-Sngithiang Falls:
  • 1 km from Mawsmai village and also known as Mawsmai falls.
  • Vibrant colours sun light on the waterfalls makes it beautiful to behold.

 

• Ka Khoh Ramhah:
  • Rock formation in the shape of a giant cone.
  • During the heavy monsoons, water flows between the two rocks and the cascading waterfall presents a breathtaking sight.
  • Ideal for picnic spot.

 

• Kynrem Falls:
  • Cascades down in three stages from the top of the hill.
  • Highest waterfall in Meghalaya.