- May 8
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Updated: May 23
Nohkalikai Falls: One of the Highest Waterfalls in India
The Legend of Nohkalikai
The name "Nohkalikai" comes from the Khasi language, where:
Noh means "to jump or to leap"
Ka is a feminine article (like "Ms.")
Likai refers to a woman from a local legend
In the village of Rangjyrteh near Cherrapunji, Meghalaya, lived a young widow named Ka Likai. After her husband's death, she worked hard to raise her daughter. Eventually, she remarried, but her new husband grew jealous of the love she showed her child.
Tragically, while Ka Likai was at work, her husband murdered the child and cooked her remains, leaving behind only her head and bones. Unknowingly, Ka Likai ate the meal. She discovered her child’s fingers in a betel nut basketand, in utter horror and despair, leapt from the edge of the waterfall, ending her life.
Best Time to Visit
Monsoon (Late June - September):The waterfall is at its most powerful, surrounded by lush greenery. Expect rain and fog, but the view is spectacular.
Post-Monsoon (October - December):Clear skies and pleasant weather. The falls still flow strongly, offering stunning scenery.
Avoid Dry Season:Water flow is significantly reduced and less dramatic.
How to Reach Nohkalikai Falls
From Guwahati Airport – 168 km
From Guwahati Railway Station – 145 km
From Shillong – 54 km
From Shillong (Umroi Airport) – 79 km
The drive offers scenic views of Meghalaya's landscapes.
Entry Fees
Adults: ₹20 per person
Camera Fee: Applicable
Parking Fee: Applicable
Food and Accommodation
Where to Eat
Pure Vegetarian Restaurants
Orange Root
D Clouds Kitchen
Green Leaf
Pine Leaf
Non-Vegetarian Restaurants
Jiva Grills
7Trep Restaurant
Golden Spoon Dhaba
Avron Restaurant
Where to Stay
Polo Resort
Jiva Resort
Avron Stay
Multiple homestays and hotels available in Cherrapunji
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