Nohkalikai Falls, Cherrapunji,
Meghalaya
Nohkalikai Falls is a waterfall located near Cherrapunji Town (also known as Sohra) in Sohra District in the Indian state of Meghalaya. It is the tallest plunge waterfall in India and the 4th highest falls in the World. This waterfall is tucked in between evergreen rainforests of Khasi Hill. Cherrapunji is one of the wettest places on Earth.
Legends
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The Waterfall
Nohkalikai Falls is located on the edge of the Cherrapunji Plateau and is about 340 metres (1,115 feet) high. This waterfall is fed by the rainwater collected on the summit of a comparatively small plateau and decrease in power during the dry season, from December to February. There is a plunge pool below the falls with water of an unusual shade of green during summer and sky blue during winter. The viewpoint along the cliff gives you a panoramic view of the falls. Tourists can trek to the edge of the falls as wells as to the bottom of the falls.
The trek to the edge of the waterfall passes through lush grasslands, streams, boulders. A three-tiered waterfall named Tlai falls can be seen on the way. It takes around two hours to reach the edge of the falls. The trek to the pool at the bottom of the fall is very difficult as it required a lot of climbing down the rocks and boulders. The best time to visit the waterfalls is during the months of June to November. There are entry fees to visit this waterfall.
Connectivity
The falls is located at about 7
Kms from Cherrapunji, 44 Kms from Mawngap, 54 Kms from Shillong, 69 Kms from Mairang,
80 Kms from Shillong Airport and 146 Kms from Guwahati Railway Station.
Cherrapunji is well connected to Shillong and Guwahati by road. Taxis are
available from Cherrapunji to reach this waterfall.
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