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World’s Wettest Place:  India is world-famous for its flora and fauna, alongside its diverse geographical wonders of the world. One such place holds the title of the world’s wettest place. To your surprise, the world’s wettest place is a small yet picturesque village of Mawsynram, which is pronounced as maw-zeen-raam. It is located in the East Khasi Hills of Meghalaya. The highlight of the location, other than being the wettest place in the world, is its surrounded by magnificent, lush green hills of the northeast.

The place receives around 12,000 mm of rain every year, according to the data from Jpl.nasa.gov. The fun fact about this wonderland place is its unique weather patterns. This climatic uniqueness is led by Southwest monsoon winds from the Bay of Bengal that hit the Khasi Hills, which cause intense rain in the area, throughout the year.

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Previously, the title of the wettest place in the world was held by neighbouring places of Cherrapunji and. One more highlight of the Mawsynram is that locals of the area make reed and bamboo coverings, which are locally known as ‘knups,’ during the rainy season to keep themselves dry.

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Mawsynram is breathtakingly beautiful and looks straight out of a fairytale, especially with that lush green landscape and cascading waterfalls, mysterious caves, and vibrant Khasi culture, which all make Mawsynram an eco-friendly treasure. Therefore, if you love adventure but a serene landscape, plan a trip to the wettest place in the world - Mawsynram, but remember to go there in a safe season to keep yourself safe and fine.

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