Cherrapunjee, locally and officially known as Sohra, is 56 kms from Shillong, and a "must see" destination for all tourists. Apart from being the record holder for the heaviest rainfall, it was the headquarters of the Khasi/Jaintia province during British rule which was however shifted to Shillong in 1864, due to the inconvenience caused by excessive rain during the monsoon months.The average rainfall is 12,000 mm a year and the record for a single day was 2455 mm recorded in 1974 confirming it as the "Wettest place on Earth".

Place to seen in Cherrapunjee.

Dain-Thlen Falls - Just before reaching Cherrapunjee a road to the right leads one to the falls which is 5 kms. away. Daiñ Thlen means cutting of the Thlen (a serpent monster).

Noh-Kalikai Falls - One of the most striking waterfalls and undoubtedly the highest in Meghalaya.

Noh-Sngithiang Falls - Also known as Mawsmai Falls is actually a number of waterfalls cascading down to a conyon.

Mawsmai Cave - The illuminated cave provide tourist an experience of caving.

Thangkharang Park - It offers a panoramic view of the sleep cliffs and the Kynrem falls.

Khoh Ramhah - The "Giants Basket" also known as "Motrop" is an imposing single formation in a shape of a giant cone.