7 best places to visit in the month of August in India Kumar Utkarsh June 10, 2025 4:20 PM IST Guwahati is a great place to begin an exciting motorcycle trip across Northeast India. From green forests ...

Cherrapunji Travel Guide: A City Where "Barso Re Megha" Comes to Life: By Shreya Doris Chattree Perched high in the East Khasi Hills of Meghalaya, Cherrapunji, also known as Sohra, is a breathtaking ...

To imagine a Diwali, without the lights, the firecrackers, the rangolis and the mouth-watering sweets would be hard right? Would it still be Diwali? Well yes, because at the core of it, Diwali is all ...

Cherrapunji in Meghalaya is one of the wettest places on the planet and the only place in India to receive rain throughout the year. The town of Cherrapunji is nestled in the East Khasi Hills about 50 ...

Tucked away in the northeastern corner of India, Cherrapunji (also known as Sohra) is the kind of destination that quietly sneaks up on you and leaves you wide-eyed. Famous for once holding the record ...

Just two days after recording 811.6 mm of rainfall in a day, Cherrapunji in Meghalaya received a bountiful 972 mm of precipitation in 24 hours ending 8.30 am on Friday, the highest in June since 1995 ...

Just two days after recording 811.6 mm of rainfall in a day, Cherrapunji in Meghalaya received a bountiful 972 mm of precipitation in 24 hours ending 8.30 am on Friday, the highest in June since 1995, ...

Cherrapunji, Meghalaya, famed as one of Earth's wettest spots, beckons with thrilling treks, vibrant culture, and stunning landscapes. Planning is crucial due to extreme rainfall and rugged terrain.

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Atlas Obscura on Slate is a new travel blog. Like us on Facebook, Tumblr, or follow us on Twitter @atlasobscura. In northeastern India, in one of the wettest places on earth, bridges aren't built—they ...