Nohkalikai Falls is a vertical waterfall located near Cherrapunji. It drops from a height of about 340 metres into a pool below. The site has a fixed viewpoint area with railings, parking, and small stalls nearby for short visits.

Travellers usually cover Nohkalikai Falls along with nearby caves and viewpoints in Cherrapunji, as part of Meghalaya tour packages, stopping briefly at the main viewpoint before continuing the route. A traveller after visiting the falls.

"I didn’t stay long, maybe 20 minutes, but that view stayed with me. The height, the silence, it felt different from other waterfalls I’ve seen,"

Significance of Nohkalikai Falls

Nohkalikai Falls is known as one of the tallest plunge waterfalls in India. The water falls straight down without touching the rocks in between, which makes its drop clearly visible from the viewpoint.

There is also a local story behind its name. “Noh Ka Likai” means “jump of Likai.” It refers to a woman who, according to local belief, jumped from the cliff due to a tragic personal incident.

Best Time to Visit

Visit between October and May. Water flow is steady, and visibility is clear. Monsoon (June to September) increases water volume but brings heavy rain, fog, and low visibility from the viewpoint.

How to Reach Nohkalikai Falls

From Shillong, drive 54 kilometers to Cherrapunji first. From Cherrapunji, Nohkalikai Falls are just 5 kilometers away. Shared cabs from Shillong cost ₹150 per seat. Private cab charges ₹1,200 to ₹1,500. No direct bus runs to the falls.

Pricing and Timings

Entry Fee: ₹20–₹50 per person

1. Camera Charges: Approx. ₹20
2. Parking Fees: Around ₹10–₹50 for per vehicle

Timings:

1. Opening Time: 9:00 AM
2. Closing Time: 5:00 PM

Closed on: Open all days