Crowned as the wettest place on earth, the village of Mawsynram is a nature lover’s dream and the best place to witness the fury of the rains. With 11,872 mm of rainfall received annually, Mawsynram beats Cherrapunji by a slender margin. Cherrapunji receives 11,777 mm of rainfall. Situated in East Khasi Hill district of Meghalaya, 15 km west of Cherrapunji, Mawsynram is 1400 m above sea level.
Meteorologists believe Mawsynram’s location plays a huge part in it receiving huge amount of rainfall.
The people of Mawsynram spend months preparing for the wet season. It becomes a ritual for them to buy and stock-up foodgrains, as it becomes highly difficult to leave their homes and go shopping for food during the wettest months between May and July. The women of Mawsynram use rain covers known as ‘knups’
The best time to visit the destination is from December to April.
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State: Meghalaya
Distance From Shillong: 61 Km.
Min Temp: 20.51℃
Max Temp: 27.53℃
Weather: LIGHT RAIN STARTING IN THE EVENING.
Altitude : 1434 Meters
| Number of People: | 32 |
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| Number of Days: | 32 |
| Number of Rooms: | 23 |
| Rent Per Room Per Day: | 23 |
| Number of People: | 32 |
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| Budget per Person: | 32 |
| Total Budget | 23 |
| Total Expenses | 1212 |
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