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Presenting Cherrapunjee to The World Cherrapunjee Holiday Resort
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Cherrapunji is a small town located on the southern edge of Khasi Hills about 4823 feet above mean sea level. Cherrapunjee is locally and now officially known as ‘SOHRA’. Khasi people of Mon-Khmer origin inhabit it.
It is the headquarters of Sohra Civil Sub-Division and falls in East Khasi Hills District of the Indian State of Meghalaya.
Meghalaya is one of the seven states of North East India with Assam to its North and sharing an international border with Bangladesh on its South.
The Rainiest Place on Earth The average annual rainfall at Cherrapunjee from 1973-2007 is 11,952.2 mm (i.e. 39.21 feet . The major cause for Cherrapunji receiving the heavy rainfall be attributed to the orographic features of the Khasi Hills here. Cherrapunji falls directly on the path of Southwest Monsoon known as the Indian Summer Monsoon / Asian Summer Monsoon. The deep gorges around Cherrapunji help to funnel and converge the low flying rain bearing clouds over Cherrapunji. The upward thrusted rain clouds rapidly cool as they reach higher altitudes, condense and deluge Cherrapunji.
The Living Root Bridges are exclusive to Meghalaya in the whole world. The stem of a species of Indian Rubber tree- Ficus Elasticaare trained over 20- 25 years to form these living bridges to cross fast flowing rivers and streams. Some of these bio-engineering wonders are 53 feet, 70 feet and 100 feet long.
The Double Decker Root Bridge has two levels. They are grow in strength by the day. These bridges are reachable on foot throughout the year and are used by villagers everyday. Cherrapunjee Holiday Resort helps you with guides to see these Living Wonders. www.cherrapunjee.com
Places of Tourist Interest Thangkharang Park, Khynrem Falls
Khoh Ramhan/ Pillar Rock
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Dainthlen Waterfalls
Mawsmai Caves
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Eco Park
Rama Krishna Mission Museum
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First Presbyterian Church, Nongsawlia
Sohra Market
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Cherrapunjee Holiday Resort Cherrapunjee Holiday Resort is a family run Nature Resort, promoted as a Family Holiday Destination. It is our earnest desire to provide the right ambience for family holidays in the lap of nature in this abode of clouds. Come to nature to be soothed and healed, to have great family get-togethers, for soft adventure and for real adventure. Inculcate the spirit of adventure in your children. The serenity and beauty of this place will overwhelm you.
www.cherrapunjee.com
At Cherrapunjee Holiday Resort, the focus is on the abundant scenic beauty all around the Resort, the benevolence of the Asian Summer Monsoon on Cherrapunjee, the enchanting and challenging Nature Treks in this amazing terrain, the Living Root Bridges including the unique Double Decker Root Bridge, which are exclusive to Meghalaya in the whole world, Baths in waterfalls, mountain streams and cool springs during the rainy season, Swims in Natural Swimming Pools that are rock pools in the river bed down in the valley, Bonfires, Adventure Caving, River Canyoning, Geo-Caching and Camping Out in winter.
www.cherrapunjee.com
Come be soothed by Nature… To know more visit: www.cherrapunjee.com Contact us at: [email protected] Call us at : +91- 94361 15925, +91- 96153 38500, +919863079856
www.cherrapunjee.com
Cherrapunji is a small town located on the southern edge of Khasi Hills about 4823 feet above mean sea level. Cherrapunjee is locally and now officially known as ‘SOHRA’. Khasi people of Mon-Khmer origin inhabit it.
It is the headquarters of Sohra Civil Sub-Division and falls in East Khasi Hills District of the Indian State of Meghalaya.
Meghalaya is one of the seven states of North East India with Assam to its North and sharing an international border with Bangladesh on its South.
The Rainiest Place on Earth The average annual rainfall at Cherrapunjee from 1973-2007 is 11,952.2 mm (i.e. 39.21 feet . The major cause for Cherrapunji receiving the heavy rainfall be attributed to the orographic features of the Khasi Hills here. Cherrapunji falls directly on the path of Southwest Monsoon known as the Indian Summer Monsoon / Asian Summer Monsoon. The deep gorges around Cherrapunji help to funnel and converge the low flying rain bearing clouds over Cherrapunji. The upward thrusted rain clouds rapidly cool as they reach higher altitudes, condense and deluge Cherrapunji.
The Living Root Bridges are exclusive to Meghalaya in the whole world. The stem of a species of Indian Rubber tree- Ficus Elasticaare trained over 20- 25 years to form these living bridges to cross fast flowing rivers and streams. Some of these bio-engineering wonders are 53 feet, 70 feet and 100 feet long.
The Double Decker Root Bridge has two levels. They are grow in strength by the day. These bridges are reachable on foot throughout the year and are used by villagers everyday. Cherrapunjee Holiday Resort helps you with guides to see these Living Wonders. www.cherrapunjee.com
Places of Tourist Interest Thangkharang Park, Khynrem Falls
Khoh Ramhan/ Pillar Rock
www.cherrapunjee.com
Dainthlen Waterfalls
Mawsmai Caves
www.cherrapunjee.com
Eco Park
Rama Krishna Mission Museum
www.cherrapunjee.com
First Presbyterian Church, Nongsawlia
Sohra Market
www.cherrapunjee.com
Cherrapunjee Holiday Resort Cherrapunjee Holiday Resort is a family run Nature Resort, promoted as a Family Holiday Destination. It is our earnest desire to provide the right ambience for family holidays in the lap of nature in this abode of clouds. Come to nature to be soothed and healed, to have great family get-togethers, for soft adventure and for real adventure. Inculcate the spirit of adventure in your children. The serenity and beauty of this place will overwhelm you.
www.cherrapunjee.com
At Cherrapunjee Holiday Resort, the focus is on the abundant scenic beauty all around the Resort, the benevolence of the Asian Summer Monsoon on Cherrapunjee, the enchanting and challenging Nature Treks in this amazing terrain, the Living Root Bridges including the unique Double Decker Root Bridge, which are exclusive to Meghalaya in the whole world, Baths in waterfalls, mountain streams and cool springs during the rainy season, Swims in Natural Swimming Pools that are rock pools in the river bed down in the valley, Bonfires, Adventure Caving, River Canyoning, Geo-Caching and Camping Out in winter.
www.cherrapunjee.com
Come be soothed by Nature… To know more visit: www.cherrapunjee.com Contact us at: [email protected] Call us at : +91- 94361 15925, +91- 96153 38500, +919863079856
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