1. Explore Living Root Bridges. Living root bridges are unique natural wonders found in Cherrapunji. These bridges made from rubber tree roots are strong and can survive for hundreds of years.

It is is one of the wettest places on Earth. With an average annual rainfall of 11 metres, the town of Cherrapunji in north-east India is 15 times as wet as London. That might not seem shocking ...

Cherrapunji's weather office says the average annual rainfall in the town has dropped by about 20% in the last five years - though the trend started a decade ago. "It is basically since 2005 that we ...

Cherrapunji is also quite inexpensive thanks to the number of accommodation options available here. A hostel named By the Way offers a bed at Rs 250 a night.