Cherrapunji
India · Megh?layaIN
Town in Meghalaya, India
Cherrapunji, also known as Sohra, is a sub-divisional town in the East Khasi Hills district in the Indian state of Meghalaya. It was the traditional capital of ka hima Sohra.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 14,816
- Coordinates
- 25.301, 91.696
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Elevation
- 1484 m
Overview of Cherrapunji
Cherrapunji belongs to Megh?laya, India and has the feel of a small town. It counts about 14,816 residents. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. The local offer centres on nature, adventure and culture. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location. Elevation is roughly 1,484 metres.
Things to do in Cherrapunji
Nature in Cherrapunji
(6)Cherrapunji's nature entries include Caves, Geological Formations, Mountains, Natural Places and Nature. Everything listed here comes from what Cherrapunji is actually tagged with. Altogether 6 options are tagged here.
Adventure in Cherrapunji
(4)Under adventure, Cherrapunji is tagged with Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Theme Parks. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Cherrapunji.
Culture in Cherrapunji
(1)Our data lists Bridges as culture options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Cherrapunji's own activity tags.
Sports in Cherrapunji
(1)Cherrapunji's sports entries include Biking. Everything listed here comes from what Cherrapunji is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Cherrapunji
The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days.
Getting there & around
Small places like Cherrapunji are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Megh?laya. Time zone: Asia/Kolkata.
Similar destinations
Places near Cherrapunji that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cherrapunji known for?
- Cherrapunji, in Megh?laya, India, is best known for nature, adventure and culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 14,816 residents.
- What can you do in Cherrapunji?
- Recorded activities in Cherrapunji include Caves, Geological Formations, Mountains, Natural Places and Nature. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Cherrapunji?
- The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days.
- Where is Cherrapunji located?
- Cherrapunji is located in Megh?laya, India. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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