A rain-soaked plateau town in the Khasi Hills, known for tall waterfalls, caves and living root bridges.
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Sohra sits on the edge of the Shillong Plateau, where cliffs drop toward the plains of Bangladesh and some of India's tallest falls pour off the edge. It suits walkers, families who want easy caves and viewpoints, and fit travellers ready for the long stair trek to the double decker root bridge.
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| When | What to expect |
|---|---|
| November to February | The dry season. Days are cool and clear, January is the coldest month with lows around 5 C, and the falls carry less water. |
| March to May | A changeover period with warmer days and some showers. May brings the first heavy rain. |
| June to September | Peak monsoon, with June and July the wettest months. Waterfalls are at full flow, but views are often lost in cloud and trails get slippery. |
| October | Rain eases, skies begin to clear and the falls still have good flow. |
A 340 m plunge waterfall dropping into a green pool, often called the tallest plunge fall in India. A viewpoint with food stalls sits at the top.
A wide fall of about 315 m split into seven streams, at its best in the monsoon. It can shrink or dry up in winter.
A short, lit limestone cave of about 150 m with some narrow squeezes. It suits families and first-time cave visitors.
A larger and quieter cave with fossils set in its walls, reached by a short path.
A two-level bridge grown by Khasi villagers from rubber tree roots, at the bottom of about 3,000 to 3,500 steps from Tyrna.
A forest department park on a cliff edge with views over the Bangladesh plains, a garden and a play area. Kynrem Falls can be seen nearby.
A broad fall over flat rock with a local legend attached. The edge has no barriers, so keep back in rain.
A viewpoint over a deep valley on the road from Shillong, with tea stalls and a zipline.
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| Budget level | Type | Price per night |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Homestays and guesthouses (hostel beds in lower Cherrapunjee cost less) | ₹1,800 to ₹2,500 |
| Mid-range | Inns and 3-star resorts | ₹2,800 to ₹5,500 |
| Luxury | Upscale resorts | ₹8,000 to ₹11,500 |
Food is simple and centred on rice and pork. Small cafes and resort restaurants serve meals, and tea and snack stalls sit at the main viewpoints. Guesthouses in Nongriat serve set dinners.
Vegetarian thalis are available at some cafes, such as Orange Roots.
| Budget level | Stay per room | Food per person | Local transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | ₹2,000 | ₹400 | ₹150 per person |
| Mid-range | ₹3,500 | ₹900 | ₹1,500 per vehicle |
| Luxury | ₹9,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,500 per vehicle |
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