By Air
To get to Cherrapunji town, you can hire taxis from Paltan Bazaar bus stand in Guwahati or get a pre-paid taxi from the airport itself. Technically, the Umroi Airport (91 km) near Shillong is the nearest airport to Cherrapunji.
Meghalaya, India
Respect the local culture , don't forget to carry warm clothing for winter minths of November-March. Rain coat & Umbrella is recommended due to heavy rains expected in summer months.
Cherrapunjee, also known as Sohra, is a high-altitude town in the northeast Indian state of Meghalaya. This is most popular due to the area receiving the most rainfall in the world. Cherrapunji is a small town found in Meghalaya state in northeast India. It's located about 54km southwest of Shillong, the state capital. The town is situated high atop the Shillong plateau, in the East Khasi hills. This plateau averages about 1,480 m above sea level and lies as much as 1,000 m above the floors of the surrounding valleys. The town itself sits at an altitude of 1,260 m above sea level.
To get to Cherrapunji town, you can hire taxis from Paltan Bazaar bus stand in Guwahati or get a pre-paid taxi from the airport itself. Technically, the Umroi Airport (91 km) near Shillong is the nearest airport to Cherrapunji.
Guwahati acts as the nearest railhead to Cherrapunji. Although it lies at a distance of 181 km from this region, bus serviceor taxis can be availed from the railway station. Guwahati railway station is well connected to the entire country and regular trains carry passengers to and fro.
Buses for Cherrapunji leave from the Sohra Bus Stand in the Bara Bazaar area of Shillong.
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