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Visit Double Decker Living Root Bridge in Cherrapunji

Double Decker Living Root Bridge

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The Living Root Bridges of Meghalaya, are nothing short of a beautiful fusion of man-made and natural pinnacle of construction. Originally created by the Khasi tribe, the roots or the “bridges” grow from the ancient rubber trees, which are found only in the North-East India. According to locals, some of these bridges are made from roots, which are well over 500 years old. The major tourist attraction among these bridges is the Double Decker Living Root Bridges of Cherrapunji. The path to reach this particular Living Root Bridge consists of nearly 3000 stair-steps. And since the Bridges are not built, but grown naturally, the beauty of the Bridge is astounding. These indigenous architectural marvels provide a practically free alternative to wooden bridges, which get spoiled in an area receiving as much rain as Cherrapunji.

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Visit Nohkalikai Waterfalls in Cherrapunji

Nohkalikai Waterfalls

Waterfall
Situtated at a distance of just 5 kilometers from the main city, Nohkalikai waterfalls in Cherrapunji, is one of the most popular tourist attractions. The Nohkalikai Falls is also one of the highest waterfalls in India, with water falling from a height of 1100 feet. The best season to visit the Waterfall is during Monsoon, when the waterfall is in its full swing. The Waterfalls are visible from a viewpoint, which offer a breathtaking panoramic view of the Waterfalls, pouring down into a green-colored pool, surrounded by the verdant green forests, making it a truly magnificent sight to see. The name of the waterfall literally translate from the Khasi language, to “The Jump of Likai”, referring to a local legend of a woman named Likai, who tragically committed suicide, by jumping off the cliff of the waterfall.

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Visit Seven Sisters Waterfalls in Cherrapunji

Seven Sisters Waterfalls

Waterfall
Seven Sisters Waterfalls (also known as the Nohsngithiang Falls or Mawsmai Falls) is 1 km south of Mawsmai village in East Khasi Hills, near Cherrapunji. The Seven Sisters Waterfalls are the fourth highest waterfalls in India. Since the Waterfalls flow only during the months of the monsoon, it is recommended to tourists to visit these Falls only during the months of July to September. Although Meghalaya is home to several of the India’s most magnificent waterfalls, the Seven Sisters Waterfall stand out, not just because of the sheer height from which the water falls, but also because of the effect of seven streams converging over a cliff to give the most splendid view of the scrubby-green hill, overlooking the great plains of Bangladesh. The look of this waterfall, with its lush, green hill, provides you with a sense of tranquil and peace like none other.

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Visit Mawsmai Cave in Cherrapunji

Mawsmai Cave

Cave
The Mawsmai Caves in Cherrapunji are one of the most astoundingly beautiful tourist spots in Meghalaya. This Cave is recommended for aspiring and amateur cave explorers, as this Cave is easy to navigate through, as only a select portion of the Cave is available to the general public, which is about 150 meters, out of the total length of about 250 meters of the Cave. The intricate, naturally made stalactites and stalagmites of limestone, which sometimes make the floor and the roof of the Cave to come together, to make the iconic pillars, is one of the unique things about Mawsmai Caves. Another interesting fact about the Mawsmai Caves, is that although the Path may seem narrow at first, yet, at some places, the roof can be up to 40 feet high, which will give you ample space to look at the detailed rock formation of the Caves, with the various colours and patterns making it seem as if the Cave were alive.

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Visit Dainthlen Falls in Cherrapunji

Dainthlen Falls

Waterfall
Located just outside the city of Cherrapunji at a distance of 2 kilometers, the Dainthlen Falls is one of the most popular waterfalls of Meghalaya. The magnificent waterfall is an important tourist destination of Cherrapunji. There is also an Eco-Park nearby, which serves as a picnic spot for tourists, and a viewpoint for people to see the Dainthlen Falls from. The splendid view of the waterfall, standing at a height of nearly 280 feet, is amplified by the natural beauty around it. The green bushes, the jutting rocky contour of the Hill, and the verdant trees surrounding the waterfall, all combine to give you a surreal experience of calm and serenity, as you look down upon the beautiful surroundings. The waterfall is named after a demon snake, Thlen, which according to locals, was killed on the cliff of this waterfall.

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Visit Kynrem Falls in Cherrapunji

Kynrem Falls

Waterfall
The Kynrem Falls is situated in Cherrapunji, Meghalaya, and at a height of nearly 1000 ft, it is the seventh highest waterfall of India. Like many other waterfalls of the region, the Kynrem Falls, too, flow in their full swing only during the months of Monsoon, and it is thus recommended to visit these Falls just during Monsoon. The magnificent beauty of the Kynrem Waterfall, as they tumble down from the cliff in three, visibly different steps, can be best viewed from a viewpoint situated in the Thangkharang Park nearby. Another point of interest for trekkers is, that the local guides also offer to take you through the scrubby forest, up the rocky Hill, to the trickling stream of the waterfall, with the journey offering you several wildlife experiences, such as bird-watching, and photography.

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Visit Mawkdok Dympep Valley View in Cherrapunji

Mawkdok Dympep Valley View

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The Mawkdok Dympep Valley in Meghalaya, is one of the most important tourist attractions of the region. The Valley is sometimes surrounded by the clouds, but add to the beauty of the Valley in their own mysterious way. A viewpoint for the Mawkdok Dympep Valley is the Duwan Sing Sylem Bridge, which provides a splendid panoramic view of the Valley. The breathtaking view of the magnificent Valley can be better seen from the viewpoint made by the Forest Department, which requires you to walk down a number of steps, but once you reach the viewpoint, the enchanting view of the Valley gives you a view to last a lifetime. The beautifully green Valley give you a surreal experience of Nature, as you look upon this Valley and feel yourself travel back in time, when the environment and nature were left unaffected by human interference.

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Visit Eco Park, Cherrapunji in Cherrapunji

Eco Park, Cherrapunji

Sight Seeing
Eco Park in Cherrapunji is situated in the center of all tourist attractions nearby Cherrapunji. You can see the alluring, great Sylhet Plains of Bangladesh, the streams of the Seven Sister Waterfalls flowing through the Park, and the enchantingly magnificent Nohsngithiang Falls, all from the various viewpoints located in the Park. These attractions make the Eco Park a favorite destination not just for tourists, but for the locals as well. The Park has a calm and peaceful atmosphere, with the soft breeze blowing, offering you the serene environment, as you look upon the different marvels of Nature. It is designed and maintained by the government of Meghalaya, the Eco Park offers a wide open area for children to play, providing some playing equipment for kids as well.

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Visit Khoh Ramhah in Cherrapunji

Khoh Ramhah

Sight Seeing
Khoh Ramhah in Cherrapunji, also known as the Pillar Rock, or Mothorp, is one of the major tourist attractions of the region. The sheer magnificence of the Pillar Rock becomes the attraction for the tourists, as it is an impressive natural formation in a conical shape. Near the Pillar Rock are another two rocks, which are similar in shape, but smaller in size. The Khoh Ramhah, or the basket of the giant as it literally translates, offers a magnificent view of not just the verdant, green Hills, but the great Sylhet Plains of Bangladesh as well. The beauty of the Khoh Ramhah is magnified by the stream flowing through the rocks, which seems like a waterfall, and the clouds surrounding the nearby hills, which provide the place with a magnificent view, which calms the soul. There is a viewpoint near the Rocks, from where you can admire the beauty and serenity of the place.

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Why to travel Cherrapunji

Surrounded by clouds and located high above the valleys below, Cherrapunji(Cherrapunjee) is one the major tourist destinations for the tourists visiting Meghalaya. The weather in Cherrapunji earned it a place in the Guinness Book of World Records, dubbing it as the wettest place on Earth. Nowadays, although Cherrapunji doesn’t still hold that record, it is still one of the best places to be in, while on your tour of Meghalaya, being situated in the lap of Nature. Apart from the splendid natural beauty of the place, there are plenty of other attractions in Cherrapunji, which are sure to make your stay memorable, like the Double-Decker Root-Bridge of Cherrapunji, Seven-Sisters waterfall, the Nokalikai waterfalls, and the Khoh Ramhah, among others.

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