The current record holder for the wettest place on earth as recognized by Guinness Book of World Records, is a small village in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya state known as Mawsynram in India. Mawsynram is reported to have an average annual rainfall of 11,872 millimeters (467.4 in). Unsurprisingly the area is covered with lush greenery,… Continue reading Wettest place on Earth : Mawsynram
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Living Root Bridge in Mawlynnong
In the depths of northeastern India, one of the wettest places on earth, bridges aren’t built – they’re grown. Living Root Bridge as the name suggests are made from the roots of the living banyan fig trees and are mostly present in the Northeast Indian state of Meghalaya. Mawlynnong which is considered as Aisa's cleanest village is also… Continue reading Living Root Bridge in Mawlynnong
The Itinerant Analyst 