Nohkalikai is India's tallest plunge waterfall at 340 m (1,115 ft). Located near Cherrapunji, one of the wettest places on Earth. The name means 'Jump of Ka Likai' from a tragic Khasi legend. The turquoise pool at the base is particularly stunning after monsoon season.
Parking 30 INR. Camera +20 INR. Bangladesh visible from viewpoint on clear days. Souvenir shops and local spices available
October-December and March-May best. Monsoon (June-September) for full waterfall but expect mist and rain. Morning for direct sunlight
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A tragic Khasi legend. Ka Likai, a widow who remarried, discovered her new husband had killed her daughter and fed her the flesh. Driven mad with grief, she leapt from the falls. The name means 'Jump of Ka Likai' in Khasi language
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