Cherrapunji Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town of Meghalaya, India
About Cherrapunji
The original name for this town was Sohra, from the days when it was the capital of a local chieftainship. The town's name was pronounced "Churra" by the British before morphing into Cherrapunji ("punji" means "village" in the Khasi language). There is a monument to David Scott (British Administrator in NE India, 1802–31) in Cherrapunji Cemetery. Cherrapunji is in a dramatic location, on a plateau 600 metres above the surrounding valleys which, given the amount of rainfall, are naturally lush and full of diverse vegetation. However, the flat area at the top has a limited water supply, and looks surprisingly desolate in the dry season. Although Cherrapunji still receives a lot of rainfall, locals in some areas nevertheless have to walk for several kilometres for potable water and also face
Top Attractions in Cherrapunji
Explore the best things to see and do in Cherrapunji:
- ★Living Root Bridges
- ★Mawsmai Cave
Where to Eat in Cherrapunji
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Avron Restaurant
Where to Stay in Cherrapunji
- 🏨By the way
- 🏨Cherrapunjee Holiday Resort
- 🏨Nongriat Guest house
- 🏨Polo Orchid Resort
- 🏨Saimika Park
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