Postcards from Cherrapunji that will convince you to visit it

Set off early for Shillong. That way, you will be able to avoid the traffic snarls the Meghalayan capital is infamous for.

If the weather is clear, head to the Golf Links and just laze around on the grass there.

Crossing Mylliem on the Cherrapunji is an experience on its own. Sit back and relax as you soak in the winding curves and rolling hills.

The Mawdok Valley view point is a great for a pitstop. You can enjoy a hot cup of tea in the chilly weather, zip-line over the canyon or just take a dramatic walk in the fading afternoon light across the bridge.

The fog comes swooping down with any warning during monsoon days, and makes the journey all the more mystical.

Undulating hills hug one end of the road on the way to Cherra.

Soon the canyon opens up and you are left with jaw-dropping views of the Bangladesh plains as you approach Sohra.

The Seven Sisters Falls is the best place get a panoramic view of the plains. The ecopark is notorious for slippery sandstones in the rains though.

If it is raining when you reach Cherra (for which there is a high probability), head to the Polo Orchid resort. The restaurant there has good food options, but be vary of the price.

The sun and rain play hide and seek on most rainy days, and towards the latter half of the afternoon the clouds lose their theatrics and unveils a side Meghalaya that made Sir David Scott fall in love with the region.

Mylliem basking in the warm rainy sunshine. Absolutely magical.

Shillong's markets are best enjoyed during the fading sunlight and on foot.