Khublei

welcome to the wettest place on Earth

Khublei

welcome to the wettest place on Earth

Searching for Vegetarian Food…

in Cherrapunjee? Look no further…

ORANGE Roots is a Pure Vegetarian Restaurant at Cherrapunjee with a seating capacity for 130 persons serving Pure Vegetarian Combo Meals / Plate Meals / Thali besides Indian Breakfast including Dosa, Puri Subji, Chole Batura and Snacks.  We at ORANGE Roots have a large Car Parking Area and Clean Rest Room facilities just alongside the road. Tourists have responded enthusiastically to the tasty and sumptuous food served hot with warmth by our young and energetic Khasi ladies in hygienic environs at very reasonable prices. 

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Khublei.

It is more than just a greeting in Khasi, literally meaning ‘God Bless’, it is an expression of warmth and our invitation to you to come and experience this land of ours which has truly been blessed.

Come to Cherrapunji to get close to nature. Nature alone can soothe your senses and bring balance to your perspective of life, especially for those greatly stressed by the demands of modern urban living.

Discover Cherrapunji​

Locally known as Sohra, Cherrapunji is situated on the southern flanks of Khasi Hills, dominated by steep precipices due to the Dawki fault in the tectonic plates. It is a place of immense scenic beauty, accentuated by the Monsoon clouds and the heavy rainfall received in eight months of the year.

LIVING ROOT BRIDGES

Enrich your holiday by trekking down to the Living Root Bridges, a bio-engineering wonder.

MEGHALAYAN AGE

Did you know the current epoch we live in is called the Meghalayan Age (named after our state) ?

SEASONS

Every month of the year in Cherrapunji is a season for a different reason.

PEOPLE & CULTURE

Meghlaya’s indigenous communities have their own unique customs, beliefs and traditions.

MARKET- Iew SOHRA

For the discerning tourist, an insight into the daily lives of the people of the region.


Comparative Average Annual Rainfall (in mm)

2397.3

Mumbai

11621.0

Cherrapunji / Sohra

615.0

London

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