Sohra (Cherrapunji)

The plateau around Sohra drops into deep green gorges threaded with waterfalls and bridges grown from living roots. It is a place for long walks, cold rivers and dramatic weather.

Places we love here

• Nature

  Double-decker root bridge, Nongriat

  A two-tier bridge grown from rubber-tree roots at the bottom of a long stepped descent.

• Food

  Jadoh and Khasi food

  Try jadoh (rice cooked with meat), dohneiiong and local tea at small eateries.

• Lesser-known · lesser-known

  Laitlum Canyons

  A grassy rim above a deep valley, often above the clouds in the morning.

• Culture

  Mawlynnong village

  A well-kept Khasi village with a nearby single root bridge.

• Experiences

  Mawsmai Cave

  A short limestone cave walk with narrow sections.

• Viewpoints

  Nohkalikai Falls

  One of India's tallest plunge waterfalls, seen from a viewpoint above.

• Viewpoints

  Seven Sisters Falls viewpoint

  A row of falls that run strongest during and after the monsoon.

• Nature

  Umngot river, Dawki

  A river famous for its clear water in the dry season. Boat rides run near the border town.