Sohra

Meghalaya·architecture · river

The southern Khasi and Jaintia hills are humid and warm, crisscrossed by swift-flowing rivers and mountain streams. On the slopes of these hills, a species of Indian rubber tree with an incredibly strong root system thrives and flourishes.

Sohra, Meghalaya·monsoon · hills

Eco park is one of the beautiful site to visit in cherrapunjee. A large "Eco Park" established by the Meghalaya government in the plateau, which hosts several hybrid and indigenous orchids in the Green House donated by Shillong Agri-Horticu…

Meghalaya·monsoon · hills

Alocasia is a genus of broad-leaved rhizomatous or tuberous perennials from the family Araceae, native to tropical and subtropical Asia to Eastern Australia, and widely cultivated elsewhere.

Meghalaya·monsoon · hills

Cheerapunji also called Sohra, Cherrapunjee and Charrapunji, is a town in East Khasi Hills district in the Indian state of Meghalaya. It is credited as being the wettest place on Earth.

Sohra, Meghalaya·monsoon · hills

Cheerapunji also called Sohra, Cherrapunjee and Charrapunji, is a town in East Khasi Hills district in the Indian state of Meghalaya. It is credited as being the wettest place on Earth.

Sohra, Meghalaya·river · forest

Thangkharang Park: Location: East Khasi Hills District, Sohra Managed and well maintained by the State Forest Department, this park on Mawsmai - Shella Road - about 8 kms from Sohra is a popular tourist spot.

Meghalaya·flowers · architecture

Located on the edge of the cliff of the breathtaking Cherrapunjee Valley, overlooking the splendid Nongsithiang Waterfalls, this rustic-style star resort is the best hotel in Cherrapunjee and has a way of slowing down time to a tranquil tem…

Sohra, Meghalaya·river

Just before reaching Sohra, a road to the right, leads one to the falls which is 5 kms away. The waterfall derives its name from a Thlen or a snake of gigantic size which dwelt in a cave.

Sohra, Meghalaya·bazaar · monsoon

A separate place for the selling of chicken and fish items at the Cherrapunjee market in the Indian state of Meghalaya. Shopkeepers display the chopped pieces of chicken and pork for sale.

Meghalaya·monsoon · hills

Cheerapunji also called Sohra, Cherrapunjee and Charrapunji, is a town in East Khasi Hills district in the Indian state of Meghalaya. It is credited as being the wettest place on Earth.

Sohra, Meghalaya·monsoon

भारत के चेरापूंजी में एक छोटा लड़का अपने बैग को बारिश से बचाने के लिए छाते पर संतुलन बनाए हुए है। चेरापूंजी दुनिया में सबसे ज़्यादा औसत वार्षिक वर्षा, लगभग 450 इंच, के लिए जाना जाता है। चेरापूंजी की जलवायु गर्म और समशीतोष्ण है। सर्दियों में…

Meghalaya·architecture · temple

At a distance of 1 km from Cherrapunji Bus Stand, Nongsawlia Presbyterian Church is a catholic church in Cherrapunji, Meghalaya.

Meghalaya·monsoon · hills

Cheerapunji also called Sohra, Cherrapunjee and Charrapunji, is a town in East Khasi Hills district in the Indian state of Meghalaya. It is credited as being the wettest place on Earth.

Sohra, Meghalaya·monsoon · hills

Cherrapunji also called Sohra, Cherrapunjee and Charrapunji, is a town in East Khasi Hills district in the Indian state of Meghalaya. It is credited as being the wettest place on Earth.

Meghalaya·monsoon · hills

Cherrapunjee is known for its fog and clouds. The heavy rainfall has sculptured many rock formations, striking cliffs and beautiful waterfalls all over the Southern slopes of Khasi Hills.

Meghalaya·monsoon · hills

Life goes on for the people who inhabit one the world's wettest towns- Cherrapunji. Taxis are parked at their usual spots waiting for passengers. Children play in the streets. People shop.

Meghalaya·monsoon · hills

When you don't know if the downpour is going to let up and let you finish your game, you ignore the rain and enjoy the game.

Sohra, Meghalaya

Help us identify these two species of scorpions (or is it the same species?) that we filmed in Cherrapunjee's humid forests, in Meghalaya, north-east India.

Meghalaya·monsoon · hills

Cheerapunji also called Sohra, Cherrapunjee and Charrapunji, is a town in East Khasi Hills district in the Indian state of Meghalaya. It is credited as being the wettest place on Earth.

Sohra, Meghalaya·monsoon · hills

Cheerapunji also called Sohra, Cherrapunjee and Charrapunji, is a town in East Khasi Hills district in the Indian state of Meghalaya. It is credited as being the wettest place on Earth.

Sohra, Meghalaya

The Mawsmai cave is located 6km from the main town of Sohra, as Cherrapunjee is locally known. It is one of the chief attractions besides the famous waterfalls for people visiting nearby Cherrapunjee from Shillong.

Sohra, Meghalaya

Situated around 6 Kms from Cherrapunjee, the Mawsmai Caves are a major crowd puller that leaves tourists spellbound.

Meghalaya·monsoon · river

Kids trying to catch fish from a stream in Sohra, Meghalaya, India. Sohra, previously known as Cherrapunjee, a Sub-Division in the East Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya, is set upon a plateau on the southern slopes of the state.