Nohkalikai Falls
A 340 m plunge waterfall near Sohra (Cherrapunji), the tallest of its type in India, dropping into a green pool.
Overview
Nohkalikai Falls is the headline stop on a Sohra day trip from Shillong. This guide covers the 340 m drop, timings and when the flow is strongest.
Nohkalikai Falls drops about 340 m (1,115 ft) from a small plateau near Sohra (Cherrapunji) in the East Khasi Hills, and Wikipedia calls it the tallest plunge waterfall in India. It is fed by rain collected on the plateau above, so the flow weakens in the dry months from December to February. The plunge pool below has an unusual green colour.
The name recalls the legend of Ka Likai, a woman who ran off the plateau edge after learning her child had been killed by her second husband. Meghalaya Tourism places the falls about 7.5 km from Sohra, roughly 79 km from Shillong Airport, with a viewpoint reached by a short drive from Sohra town, and lists opening daily from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. It also recommends a local guide and suggests October to December for the best sight.
From Shillong it is a long day trip combined with Mawsmai Cave and other Sohra sights. Fee information was not found on the official page, and clouds often hide the falls, so an early start helps.
Entry fees
Entry
All visitors
No fee stated on the official Meghalaya Tourism page; an unverified search summary mentioned Rs 10 / Rs 20 but no loaded page confirmed it
Source: Meghalaya Tourism – Nohkalikai
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Opening hours
- Mon – Sun
- 8 AM – 5 PM
Open daily 8:00 am-5:00 pm per Meghalaya Tourism.
Visitor information
- Best time to visit
- October to December per Meghalaya Tourism; flow weakens December–February (Wikipedia).
- Best time of day
- Early morning, before cloud covers the gorge
- How long to spend
- 1 hour
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Families
- Suitable for families
Good to know
- Stay behind railings at the viewpoint
Location
Near Sohra (Cherrapunji), East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya
Sohra, Meghalaya, India
25.27556, 91.68667
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Nohkalikai Falls. Photo: Vikramjit Kakati / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 The falls from the viewpoint. Photo: ANKAN / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 Falls in summer. Photo: Jyotishkardey / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 The falls in fog. Photo: Peeyush Tiwari / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 The waterfall from a distance. Photo: Photos Worldwide / Wikimedia Commons · CC0
Frequently asked questions
How tall is Nohkalikai Falls?
About 340 m (1,115 ft), the tallest plunge waterfall in India according to Wikipedia.
What are the Nohkalikai Falls timings?
Meghalaya Tourism lists daily 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
When is the best time to see Nohkalikai Falls?
Meghalaya Tourism suggests October to December; flow decreases from December to February.
Information sources
Where the facts on this page come from, and what still needs confirming.
Information last checked 7 October 2026
Not yet confirmed
- Entry fee
Not available yet
- official fee statement
- Meghalaya Tourism – Nohkalikai · Tourism board
- Wikipedia – Nohkalikai Falls · Encyclopedia
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