Cherapunjee -The Abode of Clouds
About: Cherapunjee -The Abode of Clouds
Cherrapunjee (Better know as Sohra, Cherrapunjee is one of the most visited tourist sports of North Eastern India. Situated 56 km from Shillong and 1300 meters above sea level, known all over the word as the rainiest place on the planet. A pleasant drive to see roaring waterfalls leaping into deep gorges, including the famous Nohsngithiang falls is certainly an ever memorable visual treat. The lovely town is also famous for its limestone caves ,orange honey, a headquarter of the System of Sohra and a Center 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. Extensive limestone caves abound, with a large number of stalagmites and stalactites inside, the full length and breadth of the caves has not been adequately explored . In addition, the natural beauty is complimented by springs and sacred forests.
Cherrapunjee is known for the world’s highest average annual rainfall, about 450 inches(11,430 mm). The greatest recorded total single-year rainfall, 1,042 inches (26,467 mm) in August 1860–July 1861. The greatest recorded one-month total rainfalls, 366 inches (9,296 mm) in July 1861. The heavy rainfall is due to the village’s location on the plateau’s southern edge, at which point the saturated summer monsoon air rises up the southern slope and cools rapidly, releasing enormous quantities of condensed water.
Fast Facts:
- Elevation 1484m
- Population: 23,18,822 approx.
- Average Rain Fall:2014mm
- Temperature: The climate is cool throughout the year Max.25°C/Min.1°C
- Clothing: Light Woolens in Summer and Heavy Woolen in Winter
- Language: Khasi, Garo, English & Pnar
Distance:
- Guwahati: 169km/3hrs.
- Shilong: 56Km/2hrs.
Best Places to Visit in Cherapunjee
12 km from Cherrapunjee is situated a beautiful park Thanakharang. Besides housing a bird sanctuary, the spot commands an imposing 180 degree view of the plains of Bangladesh. The ideal time to visit is during the monsoons when the gorges become resplendent with several several seasonal waterfalls
Noh Kalikai Falls, a few kilometers to the west of Sohra (Cherrapunjee ) a clear bubbling steam emerges from its steep mountain bed to hurl down a rock precipice into a deep gorge, creating a captivating view of breathtaking beauty . The cascading waterfall compares favorably with the well known Job Falls of South India .
Located near Cherrapunjee are the Kshaid Dain Thlen Falls or the falls where the mythical moster of Khasi legend was finaaly butchered. Thlen is the Khasi name for a mega monster, which according to local legend and belief personifies the devil himself. Axes used by the people as they buthered the Thlen made deep scars on the surface of flat rocks where Thlen was butchered. These Axe- mark are still intact and visible
Living Root Bridge : located at the Laitkynsew and Nongriat villages. Two great roots run directly one over the other, and the secondary shoots from the upper have been bound round and grow into the lower so that the former affords at once a hand rail and suspending chain, the latter a foot-way. The length of the bridge is about eighty feet and its height about twenty about the water in dry season .
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