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56 kms south west of Shillong situated at an altitude of 1,300 mts above sea level, Cherapunjee still continue to be the wettest place on earth with more than 12,000 mm of rain annually, from June to October Cherrapunjee is cloaked in thick mist most of the time but when the weather is fine, one can see Cherrapunjee at its glorious best. It is most spectacular with scores of white –foamy water falls cascading down from great heights, breathtaking landscapes covered by lush greens everywhere.

The lovely town is also famous for its limestone caves, orange and honey, a Centre of the Khasi Culture and literature. The oldest Theological College in this region is located here, established by the Welsh Presbyterian Missionaries in 1888, known as Cherrapunjee Theological College. In fact, no other place in India can offer such variety of nature in one place. Interesting sites in the vicinity of Cherrapunjee are:

To See
Dain Thlen Falls || Krem Mawmluh || Laitkynsew || Noh Kalikai Falls || Thangkharang Bird Sanctuary || Mawlong peak || Thangkarang Park || Noh Sngi Thiang Falls || David Scoot Memorial || Living Root Bridge || Khoh Ramhah

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