Best Time to Visit Cherrapunji in 2021 - Know Season, Climate & Weather

Cherrapunji, known to be a nature lover-snirvana, is a small town situated on the southern edge of Khasi Hills, in Meghalaya. The town is approximately 58 km away from Shillong and can be reached via roadways.

We believe you must learn a little more on what Cherrapunji has in store for the tourists. We believe a consolidated list of things that can be done there will help you plan your itinerary better. We think these points will excite you enough to quickly book your tickets and use up your points on InterMiles with flight bookings to Shillong.

You might not know this but Cherrapunji is known to be the second wettest place on earth. Yes, earth. Their monsoon is rather flooded but the ambiance that it creates is something you would definitely relish. With a hiking stick in one hand and a cup of chai in the other, how can one resist such a scenic bliss? Besides, you can always pick up a snazzy locale to reside in from our Hotel recommendations!

You have probably come across pictures of the famous living root bridges literally on all social pages. How about witnessing some of that magic? You'll get to cross dense jungles, water streams, stony trails before you can reach the spot that will make you get your cameras out. Adventure junkies will certainly be drawn to this trek and what follows as they walk past the thick jungles.

The Nokrek National Park in Cherrapunji is home to the adorable red pandas who make for fun pals! If you fancy the wildlife and want to see a bunch of cute red pandas hanging out in the wild, you have got to make Cherrapunji happen in your travel list! Not to mention how the place also houses Asian elephants, diverse species of cats and a plethora of rich flora to invoke the environmental enthusiast in you.

Cherrapunji can make your heart skip a beat with the views it has to offer. Right from witnessing the gorgeous Nohsngithiang falls to the overwhelming greenery, everything about the place sparks the ‘wow’. You will be amazed by the glorious environment that the locals of the place have managed to maintain to perfection.

From the deep and exciting caves of Krem Phyllut to the exploring the Mawsmai caves, Cherrapunji boasts some intrigue that will bring forth the want to wanderlust. Of course, options to hike and trek are aplenty so don't you worry about a thing.

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As mentioned earlier, Cherrapunji has rain throughout the year with a certain increase in level witnessed during the monsoon season. Considering how the place is wet throughout the year, it does make for a fun spot for those who cannot do without indulging in adventure sports such as hiking, trekking and more.

The weather in Cherrapunji is quite fascinating as it rains in summer, monsoon and winter. During summer, the temperature is quite pleasant with some mode3rate rain to relish. While you might be tempted to visit the place during their monsoon season, which is between June to September, we do advice that you push your plans to October.

The perfect time to witness the best of Cherrapunji is between October to February. There is a tendency for the temperature to drop to 5° Celsius but on average, the recorded temperature is close to 15° Celsius. This time is ideal not just for the beautiful weather but also for all the fun festivals and activities that the locals engage in. You will be able to participate in several fests and also get the adventure bug to go tripping!

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