To experience a walk in the abode of the clouds, we suggest you to start your journey from Cherrapunji (also known as Sohra). Cherrapunji is about an hour and a half drive from Shillong, Meghalaya’s capital. With an average annual rainfall of 463 inches, Cherrapunji is the second wettest destination on the planet.

   It’s topped only by the neighbouring village of Mawsynram, which gets 467 inches of rain per year. Fortunately, most of the state’s rain falls during monsoon season, between June and September, making it a great place to explore outside these months. One of the most photogenic spots in the area is Nohkalikai Falls -- the highest waterfall in the country at 1,115 feet (335 meters).

Mawsmai Caves

   Another worthwhile natural attraction is the Mawsmai Caves which are dripping with stunning limestone stalactites and stalagmites which are the result of thousands of years of water....

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