Cherrapunji, or Sohra as it's locally known, is the entry point to some of Meghalaya's most famous natural sights. The living root bridges are a worth seeing. The most famous, the Nongriat double-decker bridge, is a significant trek down 3,500 steps and back up.
The area is also known for its caves. Mawsmai Cave is the most accessible and popular, with lit passages. For a more rugged experience, Krem Phyllut is nearby.
Drive to Dawki to see the glass-clear waters of the Umngot river, which forms the border with Bangladesh. The water is clearest from January to March.
Visit Mawlynnong, often called Asia's cleanest village, to see community-led conservation in action. The nearby Riwai sky walk offers views from a bamboo platform high in the trees.
Nohkalikai Falls, at 340 metres, is India's tallest plunge waterfall. It's a short drive from the main town and is best viewed just after the monsoon.
The standard arrival point for Meghalaya is Guwahati in Assam.
The best season to visit the Khasi & Jaintia Hills is from October to April, when the weather is dry and pleasant. The monsoon, from June to September, is intense, with the region receiving over 10,000mm of rainfall. During these months, some waterfalls and caves may be closed or inaccessible, but the landscape is a deep, unmatched green.
