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Living root bridge, green valley and waterfall in Meghalaya

Guwahati to Cherrapunji taxi

About 150 km via Shillong to Meghalaya's land of waterfalls, caves and living root bridges.

Waterfalls, caves and root bridges

Cherrapunji, also called Sohra, is about an hour and a half beyond Shillong. The road runs along the edge of the plateau with sweeping views over deep green gorges. Many travellers stay a night or two to see Nohkalikai Falls, Mawsmai Cave, Seven Sisters Falls and to trek to the double-decker living root bridge at Nongriat.

Worth stopping on the way

  • StopUmiam Lake on the way up to Shillong.
  • StopMawkdok Dympep Valley viewpoint for the first big gorge view.
  • StopNohkalikai Falls, one of India's tallest plunge waterfalls.
  • StopMawsmai Cave, an easy limestone cave walk.

Questions about this route

How far is Cherrapunji from Guwahati?

About 150 km by road, usually 4 to 5 hours via Shillong.

Is a day trip to Cherrapunji from Guwahati possible?

It's possible but long. We recommend at least one night in Sohra or Shillong to enjoy it properly.

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