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Nohkalikai Falls is a famous waterfall located near Cherrapunji in the state of Meghalaya, which is known as the fourth-highest waterfall in the world. The Nohkalikai Waterfalls are a sight to behold and attract a large number of tourists. Nohkalikai Waterfalls is called the pride of the state of Meghalaya and it is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in India. This waterfall falls from a huge rock on the ground from a height of about 335 meters and presents a wonderful view of nature. This stunning waterfall falls into the lagoon which looks blue as the sky's reflection.  Nohkalikai waterfall is in the lush green rainforest of Khasi hill flows with the full flow throughout the year.

Nohkalikai Waterfall is one of the magnificent places to visit in northeast India. The name of this stunning waterfall is based on a lady who killed herself by falling into this waterfall. The lady’s name was Ka likai who had remarried a man who believed the lady loves her daughter more than him. One day the man killed his daughter when ka likai was outside working and he cooked the daughter's flesh and served it to Ka Likai.  She had this meal and went out to look for her daughter and she found her daughter’s finger outside. She was upset and heartbroken and then she committed suicide by jumping into the waterfall which then came to be known as Nohkalikai.

After an excellent visit to nature’s beauty enjoys the existing wonders of art and architecture such as the Taj Mahal in Agra. It is also considered a symbol of love. People must visit it at least once. For the best visit, you can get help through Golden triangle tour by car so you need not consider or worry about Taj Mahal agra timings which change as per sunrise and sunset timings.

Best Time To Visit Nohkalikai Waterfall

Cherrapunji is known for the highest average rainfall in India and the wettest place in India. So the best time to visit Nohkalikai waterfall in Cherrapunji is from October to December and March to May. That means you need to avoid the rainfall season and winter season in India. But it is also true Cherrapunji can be cloudy at any time and in any season.

How To Reach Cherrapunji

Cherrapunji is a well-connected city of Meghalaya in all means by road, by train, or by air so tourists can reach here easily. The nearest domestic airport is in Umroi, Shillong which is just 80 km away from the waterfall. The next best option is Borjhar airport, Guwahati which is around 166 km far from the waterfall. The nearest railway head is Guwahati railway station from where you can take a taxi or catch bus to Shillong and then take a cab to Cherrapunji. Cherrapunji is just 53 km away from the capital of Meghalaya, Shillong. Plenty of options are available to reach Shillong by road through buses, cabs or personal vehicles.