Good Time
Cherrapunji (Sohra) in February
Meghalaya, India
February warms slightly and remains dry. Ideal for the Nongriat trek — stable weather, no leeches, dry paths.
The February story
February is arguably the best month for the root bridge trek. The Double Decker and Single Root bridges are in full view without monsoon mist. Canyon views from Sohra are spectacular. Budget-friendly.
Why February scores 4/5
Weather
Dry. 6-17°C. Warming up. Excellent trekking. Clear canyon views.
Roads & Access
self drive: Doable — parking available at viewpoints.. road condition: Good road from Shillong. Last stretch winding but paved.. public transport: Shared taxis from Shillong. Very limited local transport.. from nearest city: Shillong — 54km, 2hr. Guwahati — 150km, 4.5hr.. last km difficulty: easy to Sohra, moderate for Nongriat trek
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 3/5. rescue: SDMA Meghalaya — for trekking emergencies, alert local guides first. helpline: 100, 108. ambulance: 108 — response time 45min+. police station: Sohra PS — Sohra Bazaar. nearest hospital: PHC Sohra — very basic. Civil Hospital Shillong 54km for serious cases
Network
VI: No, JIO: No, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Airtel and BSNL work in Sohra town. NO signal at Nongriat root bridges or most trek routes. Download offline maps.
Kids
Kid-friendly (2/5) — Educational — living root bridges are unique, Waterfalls are spectacular, Nature immersion
Elevation
1,484m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Anyone looking for the best time to visit
Who should think twice
- ✗Anyone needing constant connectivity
- ✗Waterfalls not at peak
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3/5 | Dry season. 5-15°C. Clear views of Bangladesh plains. Root bridge treks safe. |
| Februaryviewing | 4/5 | Dry. 6-17°C. Warming up. Excellent trekking. Clear canyon views. |
| March | 4/5 | Warming 8-20°C. Pre-monsoon. Good trekking. Light showers possible late March. |
| April | 3/5 | Warming 10-22°C. Pre-monsoon showers increasing. Waterfalls building. Tourist season. |
| May | 2/5 | Monsoon building. 12-22°C. Heavy showers. Treks becoming risky. Waterfalls spectacular. |
| June | 1/5 | Full monsoon. 14-20°C. 2000mm+ this month alone. Treks dangerous. |
| July | 1/5 | Peak monsoon. Wettest month. 14-20°C. Record rainfall. Everything risky. |
| August | 1/5 | Heavy monsoon continues. 14-20°C. Slightly less than July but still extreme. |
| September | 2/5 | Monsoon retreating. 12-22°C. Rain decreasing. Landscape peak green. |
| October | 5/5 | Post-monsoon. 10-22°C. Dry, clear, waterfalls still flowing. Perfect. |
| November | 5/5 | Dry. 8-20°C. Clear views. Waterfalls still flowing. Root bridge treks optimal. |
| December | 4/5 | Dry. 5-18°C. Clear but cold. Waterfalls reducing. Good trekking. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Shillong — 54km, 2hr. Guwahati — 150km, 4.5hr.. Roads: Good road from Shillong. Last stretch winding but paved.. Self-drive: Doable — parking available at viewpoints.. Public transport: Shared taxis from Shillong. Very limited local transport.. Last stretch: easy to Sohra, moderate for Nongriat trek
Elevation
1,484m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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