The Atlas Obscura Guide To Cherrapunjee

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Cherrapunjee, India

Updated September 26, 2022

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Unusual Attractions in Cherrapunjee

Living Root Bridges

Cherrapunjee, India

The Root Bridges of Cherrapunji

Centuries-old bridges grown from tangled roots.

Cherrapunji

Cherrapunjee, India

Cherrapunji

Known as the wettest place on earth.

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