Nohkalikai Falls
Nohkalikai Falls is a dramatic plunge waterfall located near Cherrapunji (Sohra) in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya, India. Towering at about 340 meters (1,115 feet), it is the tallest plunge waterfall in India and one of the most striking natural landmarks in Northeast India. The falls are famed for their turquoise pool and the poignant Khasi legend that gives them their name.
Key facts
Height: ≈ 340 m (1,115 ft) – India’s tallest plunge waterfall
Location: Near Cherrapunji, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, India
Water source: Rain-fed stream on a small plateau above Cherrapunji
Best visiting season: June–September (monsoon)
Entry hours: 8 AM – 5 PM; nominal entry and parking fees
Cultural and ecological significance
Nohkalikai Falls symbolizes Meghalaya’s “abode of clouds” identity and anchors regional eco-tourism. The lush ecosystem supports diverse flora and fauna, while the legend of Ka Likai remains integral to Khasi oral tradition. Together, they make Nohkalikai both a natural marvel and a cultural emblem of Meghalaya’s mist-shrouded highlands.
