“ The place rain calls home Tucked in Meghalaya's East Khasi Hills, Mawsynram is the Wettest Place on Earth, soaked by nearly 12,000 mm of rain a year. Here, monsoon clouds reign supreme, shaping life with every drop. Nohkalikai Falls , sometimes Ka Likai, [1] is the tallest plunge waterfall in India. [2] The 340 metres (1,115 ft) [3] waterfall is located in the Indian state of Meghalaya, near Cherapunji (now known as Sohra), one of the wettest places on Earth. At 335 meters, Nohkalikai which literally translates to ‘Jump of Ka Likai’ is the highest plunge waterfall in India and the 4th highest in the world. The tragic tale behind the name tells the story of a Khasi damsel called Likai who lived in the village of Rangjyrteh upstream of the waterfall. Nohkalikai Falls is India’s highest waterfall and one of the most incredible attractions in Meghalaya. In this article, we provide you with a complete travel guide to Nohkalikai Falls and its surroundings, including how to reach, best time to visit, things to do, places to visit, and places to stay.
