Best time to visit
Oct – May
Golden hour
Mid-morning when light enters the jungle
Pro tip
~3,500 steps each way — pack light, a wide lens is enough.
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How to get there
By air
Shillong Airport (~90 km) or Guwahati (~175 km)
By road
Drive to Tyrna village near Sohra (Cherrapunji)
On foot
~3,500 steps down to Nongriat; plan a full day