Elephant Falls, a three-tiered waterfall just outside Shillong, takes its English name from a large rock at the base that early British administrators thought resembled an elephant, though the rock formation has since e…
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Introduction
Elephant Falls, a three-tiered waterfall just outside Shillong, takes its English name from a large rock at the base that early British administrators thought resembled an elephant, though the rock formation has since eroded and no longer closely matches the description. Steps and pathways allow visitors to view the falls from multiple levels, making it one of the more accessible and family-friendly waterfalls in the immediate Shillong area.
As one of the closest and most easily reached waterfalls to the state capital, Elephant Falls is often a first stop for visitors beginning to explore Meghalaya's wider network of cascades, offering a convenient introduction before venturing further afield to more remote falls near Cherrapunji.
History
The falls were named by British colonial administrators for the elephant-shaped rock formation once visible at their base, a name that has persisted even as the rock itself has changed shape considerably over the ensuing century.
Best time to visit
October to April, and June to September for fuller monsoon flow.
How to reach
About 12km from Shillong, roughly 30 minutes by road.
