Cherrapunji, Meghalaya

Meghalaya · most people spend 5–7 days

CherrapunjiTravel guide · tours · day trips

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Our own itineraries · private car and driver throughout · real photographs only

Most people spend 5–7 days From ₹18,500 per person 39 itineraries include Cherrapunji Meghalaya

The short version

About Cherrapunji

Cherrapunji is a city in Meghalaya.

Cherrapunji has 5 places to stay.

Cherrapunji is best known for Nohkalikai Falls, Mawsmai Caves and Seven Sisters Falls. Most visitors give it 5–7 days.

It combines well with Ampati, Baghmara, Dawki and Jowai, all within a day of Cherrapunji.

Worth knowing

State
Meghalaya
Good for
Culture, Food, Local Experience, Heritage
Typical stay
5–7 days

Last updated 2 October 2026 · Compiled by The Trip India from verified listings, destination records and traveller reviews.

  • Visit Cherrapunji during winter for pleasant weather
  • Hire a local guide for the best experience

What people come for

Places to visit in Cherrapunji

places to visit in Cherrapunji8

These are the Cherrapunji sights our own itineraries actually visit, ranked by how often they appear — so the order reflects what a Cherrapunji trip really includes.

Nohkalikai Falls01Nohkalikai Fallsvisited on our itineraries
Mawsmai Caves02Mawsmai Cavesvisited on our itineraries
Seven Sisters Falls03Seven Sisters Fallsvisited on our itineraries
Eco Park04Eco Parkvisited on our itineraries
Living root bridges05Living root bridgesvisited on our itineraries
Double Decker root bridge06Double Decker root bridgevisited on our itineraries
Nongriat07Nongriatvisited on our itineraries
Rainbow Falls08Rainbow Fallsvisited on our itineraries

Bookable on their own

Day trips in Cherrapunji

Short outings that book on their own — no package needed. Each is a one-day trip from Cherrapunji with a private car and driver.

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Our own itineraries

Cherrapunji tour packages

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Ours, not resold. A private car and driver throughout, and Cherrapunji is in every itinerary. Prices are per person on twin sharing.

Weather and seasons

Best time to visit Cherrapunji

The year divides into three seasons, and each changes what there is to do.

WinterNov-Feb
SummerMar-May
MonsoonJun-Sep
Nov-FebWinter

7–18°C

≈71 mm rain

0 deg45 deg
Mar-MaySummer

14–24°C

≈820 mm rain

0 deg45 deg
Jun-SepMonsoon

19–25°C

≈1961 mm rain

0 deg45 deg

What it costs

Budget
₹800/day
Mid-range
₹2,000/day
Luxury
₹5,000+/day

Is Cherrapunji safe?

Cherrapunji is generally safe for tourists.

Where to stay

Hotels in Cherrapunji

Places to stay in Cherrapunji, grouped by the kind of stay - resorts, homestays and everything between. Promoted properties appear first.

Combines well with

Places to visit near Cherrapunji

Real photographs only

Cherrapunji photos

Every image below is a real photograph from one of our Cherrapunji itineraries. Stand-in image files are never shown.