Mawsynram - The Wettest Place on Earth in Meghalaya

Mawsynram, a village in the East Khasi Hills of Meghalaya, holds the Guinness World Record for being the wettest place on Earth. The experience here is dominated by the near-constant presence of rain and mist, especially during the monsoon. This immense rainfall shapes the entire landscape, creating a world of vibrant, deep green vegetation, countless seasonal waterfalls, and roaring streams. The village itself is simple, with houses often soundproofed with grass to dampen the deafening sound of rain on their tin roofs. Visitors will see locals using traditional 'knups', which are turtle-shell-shaped rain shields made from bamboo and leaves.