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Cherrapunji (/ ˌ tʃ ɛ r ə ˈ p ʌ n dʒ i,-ˈ p ʊ n-/ ⓘ) or Sohra is a sub-divisional town (Proposed District) East Khasi Hills district in the Indian state of Meghalaya.It was the traditional capital of ka hima Sohra (Khasi tribal kingdom).
Chirixalus cherrapunjiae, with the common names Cherrapunji bubble-nest frog or Cherrapunji bush frog, is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae. It is endemic to north-eastern India. Taxonomy and systematics
[1] The hybrid bridge of Nongriat. Nongriat is a village in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya State, in north-eastern India. [2] It is perhaps best known for its living root bridges; one an impressive double-decker suspension bridge called Jingkieng Nongriat. [2]
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It is known as the Cherrapunji of South India. Agumbe is 650 meters above sea level. The place is famous for its sunset view. [131] Kavaledurga is a fort on a hill 871 metres (2,858 ft) above sea level. [132] Kodachadri hills are 115 km from Shimoga city. The hills are 1343 m [133] above sea level. Kundadri is a hill near Thirthahalli.
Owing to its high rainfall, it has received the epithet of "The Cherrapunji of South India", after Cherrapunji, one of the rainiest places in India. [4] Agumbe is associated with rainforest conservation efforts, documentation of medicinal plants, tourism (trekking and photography), and the promotion of cottage industry.
The crested finchbill was formally described in 1845 by the English zoologist Edward Blyth under the binomial name Spizixos canifrons.He specified the type locality as Cherrapunji in the Indian state of Meghalaya of northeast India. [2]