Hidden in the green, rain-filled hills of Meghalaya, Sohkhmi Village is a peaceful place that most tourists haven’t discovered yet.

Hidden in the green, rain-filled hills of Meghalaya, Sohkhmi Village is a peaceful place that most tourists haven’t discovered yet.

It’s close to the popular spots of Dawki and Shnongpdeng, but still remains quiet and natural.

It’s close to the popular spots of Dawki and Shnongpdeng, but still remains quiet and natural.

Located in the East Khasi Hills, Sohkhmi is perfect for people who want to enjoy nature, peace, and local culture away from the crowds.

Located in the East Khasi Hills, Sohkhmi is perfect for people who want to enjoy nature, peace, and local culture away from the crowds.

Sohkhmi is not busy with tourists, which helps it keep its natural charm and traditional way of life. The village is surrounded by beautiful valleys, thick forests, and clean rivers.

Sohkhmi is not busy with tourists, which helps it keep its natural charm and traditional way of life. The village is surrounded by beautiful valleys, thick forests, and clean rivers.

One of the best things about Sohkhmi is its natural pools and waterfalls. The water is very clear and cool, and often looks green or blue depending on the sunlight.

One of the best things about Sohkhmi is its natural pools and waterfalls. The water is very clear and cool, and often looks green or blue depending on the sunlight.

There are quiet spots along the Sohkhmi stream where you can swim, and small waterfalls that create peaceful places to relax.

There are quiet spots along the Sohkhmi stream where you can swim, and small waterfalls that create peaceful places to relax.

If you enjoy adventure, Sohkhmi is also a great place to go trekking. There are trails that lea d through forests filled with birds, mossy rocks, and tall bamboo trees.

If you enjoy adventure, Sohkhmi is also a great place to go trekking. There are trails that lea d through forests filled with birds, mossy rocks, and tall bamboo trees.

These trails lead to nearby villages, offering insights into Khasi culture and views of the Bangladesh plains, similar to those from Mawlynnong.

These trails lead to nearby villages, offering insights into Khasi culture and views of the Bangladesh plains, similar to those from Mawlynnong.

The best times to enjoy these views are at sunrise or sunset, when the sky turns bright with colors and the land below looks endless.

The best times to enjoy these views are at sunrise or sunset, when the sky turns bright with colors and the land below looks endless.

The people of Sohkhmi, part of the Khasi tribe, are warm and welcoming. Visitors can stay in local homestays, enjoy traditional food, and experience the community’s simple, sustainable lifestyle.

The people of Sohkhmi, part of the Khasi tribe, are warm and welcoming. Visitors can stay in local homestays, enjoy traditional food, and experience the community’s simple, sustainable lifestyle.

Tips: Visit between October and April for clear weather and swimmable streams. Respect the local culture, carry back your waste, and consider a local guide to explore hidden spots.

Tips: Visit between October and April for clear weather and swimmable streams. Respect the local culture, carry back your waste, and consider a local guide to explore hidden spots.

The village is 80–90 km from Shillong via Dawki or Shnongpdeng; a four-wheeler is best in the rainy season.

The village is 80–90 km from Shillong via Dawki or Shnongpdeng; a four-wheeler is best in the rainy season.

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