Sohra · East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya

Nohkalikai Falls

One of India's tallest plunge waterfalls, seen from a roadside viewpoint near Sohra.

naturePlateau escarpment waterfall
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Eco-risk today32/100Low pressure on the place
Crowding todayBusy~1499 expected · 2500/day capacity
Oct seasonGood seasonJFMAMJJASOND
Access4GNo permit neededMedical help ~6 km
Respect the place

Before you go

The falls carry a Khasi legend that locals tell with care. Stay behind the viewpoint railing, and ask a Ranger guide for the story instead of trusting a sign.

  • Stay behind the railing
  • Use the bins or carry waste back

Plan to arrive around 11 am, when the fog usually lifts. A verified Ranger report shows a small slip about 4 km before Sohra, with one-lane traffic, so allow an extra 30 minutes. Weekends are busiest. A weekday visit means more time at the railing and less waiting at parking.

Why the eco-risk is 32

What adds up today

  • Ecosystem sensitivity20/45
  • Visitor load12/30
  • Season0/25
  • Verified issues0/12

Visitor counts in this preview are simulated. Trips planned in Trekne are added to the expected load.

Getting there

Roads, transport and help

Road
Paved, one lane in places
Transport
Taxi from Shillong · Shared taxi to Sohra
Nearest town
Sohra · 5 km
Signal
4G
Medical help
~6 km
Capacity
2,500 visitors / day
Heritage in Meghalaya

Community places nearby

  • Mawphlang Sacred GroveSacred grove · Khasi · Ask before photosApproved by the community

    • Nothing may be taken out of the forest

    • Go with a local guide

    • Stay on the path

  • Umshiang Double-Decker BridgeLiving root bridge · Khasi · Photos allowedApproved by the community

    • Stay off the roots

    • Don't carve or tie anything to the roots

  • Nartiang MonolithsMonolith site · Jaintia (Pnar) · Photos allowed

    • Don't climb on the stones

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