Ideal Duration: 45 minutes - 1 hour
Open Time: Throughout the year
Best Time: 1st January - 30th April
Nearest Airport: Umroi Airport Shillong
Nearest Railway Station: Guwahati
This enchanting and scenic fall nestles in the city of Shillong. Elephant Falls are amongst the most popular falls in the North-East, Known as Ka Kshaid Lai Pateng Khohsiew by the local Khasi people. Later, Renamed as Elephant Falls by the British who found difficult to pronounce it.
The literal meaning of this waterfalls is a three-step waterfall. This cascading waterfall was after a boulder which resembled an elephant in shape. Unfortunately, in the 19th century, this rock was destroyed by an earthquake.
Elephant falls is a beautiful example of nature because of the milky water that flows over black rocks. While visiting this beautiful location tourist can click some photographs with a charming background.
Weekly Close Days: Sunday
Throughout the year 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM, Last Entry: 05:30 PM
Free for all
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