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Chasing Waterfalls in Meghalaya: A Complete Guide to Cherrapunji & Shillong
Meghalaya waterfall travel guide Cherrapunji

Chasing Waterfalls in Meghalaya: A Complete Guide to Cherrapunji & Shillong

Weekend Travellers 6/27/2026 14 min read
Known as the 'Abode of Clouds', Meghalaya boasts emerald valleys, crystal-clear rivers, and dramatic gorges fed by torrential rains. This guide takes you to the finest waterfalls in Shillong and Cherrapunji.

1. Nohkalikai & Seven Sisters Falls

Nohkalikai Falls is an awe-inspiring sight with turquoise pool plunge waters. Nearby, Seven Sisters Falls cascades gracefully down limestone cliffs.

1. Nohkalikai & Seven Sisters Falls

2. The Three-Tiered Wonder: Wei Sawdong

Hidden down a steep bamboo trek lies Wei Sawdong, a magnificent three-tiered turquoise waterfall surrounded by dense green forest.

2. The Three-Tiered Wonder: Wei Sawdong

3. Trekking to the Double Decker Root Bridge

Embark on an unforgettable trek from Tyrna to Nongriat to marvel at bio-engineered living root bridges nurtured by Khasi tribes across centuries.

3. Trekking to the Double Decker Root Bridge

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the tallest waterfall in Meghalaya?

Nohkalikai Falls, plunging from a height of 1,115 feet, is India's tallest plunge waterfall.

How to reach the Double Decker Living Root Bridge?

It requires descending approximately 3,500 stone steps from Tyrna village in Sohra.

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