Cherrapunji (locally known as Sohra) is a town in East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya. It receives both the Southwest and Northeast monsoon showers which give it a single monsoon season. Cherrapunji is one of the wettest places in the world with yearly average rainfall of approx 450in. Most of the rainfall comes in the months of May-September and during these months Cherrapunji is transformed into a misty valley with numerous gushing streams, lush tropical forests and beautiful seasonal waterfalls. 
To reach Cherrapunji the most convenient railhead and airport for most travellers would be Guwahati, (Assam), where many trains and flights are bound from Kolkata, Delhi and Bangalore. Shillong is located about 60 kms from Cherrapunji and is connected by a steep road. Taxis are available from Shillong to Cherrapunji.

Tourist Attractions:

The dramatic Nohjalikai Falls are a popular tourist attraction in Cherrapunji.

Mawsmai Cave is a 150 m long cave with underground passages and the road side monoliths outside the cave are impressive.

Cherrapunji also offers adventure seekers many opportunities for hikes (guided and unguided). For magnificent views hike from the pretty palm clad village of Tyrna.

See the incredible root bridges near Nongriat. The limbs of the rubber trees have been trained into footbridges by the Khasi villagers across streams and narrow gorges.

From Cherrapunji you can also get some stunning views of the plains of Bangladesh.  Orchids blooming a few feet away form a belt lacking of vegetation.