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Things to do in Shillong, Meghalaya: The Best Waterfalls
Shillong (English: /ʃɪˈlɔːŋ/; Khasi: Shillong) is a hill station in the northeastern part of India and the capital of Meghalaya, which means "The Abode of Clouds" and is one of the smallest states in India. It is the headquarters of the East Khasi Hills district and is situated at an average altitude of 4,908 feet (1,496 m) above sea level, with the highest point being Shillong Peak at 6,449 feet (1,966 m). Shillong is the 330th most populous city in India with a population of 143,229 according to the 2011 census. It is said that the rolling hills around the town reminded the European settlers of Scotland. Hence, they would also refer to it as the "Scotland of the East".
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1. Wahrashi Falls
2. Elephant Falls
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4.0 based on 1,187 reviews
Reviewed By discoverwithanisha - Pune, India
A beautiful waterfall a few kms away from Shillong is a delight to our eyes. The actual Khasi name of this waterfall is "Ka Kshaid Lai Pateng Khohsiew" means 3-step waterfall. But the British found it difficult and they named it Elephant falls when they found a rocky ledge that resembled an Elephant. Though that ledge got destroyed in 1800s during an earthquake, the name is still there. Though all waterfalls of Meghalaya are magical but this one is so beautiful and the step like shape makes it even wonderful
3. Sweet Falls
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4.0 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By TravelWithKrish - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
Well yeah, we visited during end of monsoon and it was mud falls. Anyway, a nice falls situated a bit outskirt of Shillong inside Gorkha Rifles Training Center.
