Nohkalikai Falls, India's tallest plunge waterfall at over 340 metres, drops in a single sheer cascade near Cherrapunji, its pool below tinged a distinctive blue-green colour that adds to the dramatic visual impact of t…
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Introduction
Nohkalikai Falls, India's tallest plunge waterfall at over 340 metres, drops in a single sheer cascade near Cherrapunji, its pool below tinged a distinctive blue-green colour that adds to the dramatic visual impact of the falls. The waterfall's name carries a tragic local legend involving a woman named Ka Likai, whose story is still told by local guides as part of a visit to the viewpoint overlooking the falls.
The falls are at their most powerful during and shortly after monsoon, when the volume of water plunging from the plateau edge creates a genuinely thunderous spectacle, though the sheer height of the drop makes Nohkalikai visually striking across a wide range of water conditions and seasons.
History
The falls' name and associated legend, involving a mother's tragic act following a family betrayal, remain deeply embedded in local Khasi oral tradition, adding a layer of cultural narrative to what is already one of India's most physically dramatic waterfalls.
Best time to visit
July to October, for the fullest and most dramatic flow.
How to reach
About 5km from Cherrapunji, roughly 15-20 minutes by road.
