Explore these unknown majestic waterfalls in Meghalay

Planning a trip to Meghalay?  Don't forget to visit this amazing waterfalls.These waterfalls remained unknown and unseen to many travellers..Many tourists don't know about these magical waterfalls. This article is only for them.  I live in Guwahati and I have almost visited each and every fall of Meghalay.  Today I will share about the falls may be u don't know.

                         Krangsuri Falls

Krangsuri Falls
You will be facinated by the crystal clear water of Krangsuri Fall which is located in Meghalay.It is 30km from Jowai the district of West Jaintia Hills.
It is remains unseen to many travellers who visit Northeast. The place is really breathtaking and the colour of the water is blue.
U have have to trek 15minutes to reach  this waterfall. The best time of this water fall is Summer because water is not clear in Monsoon.
Best time: Summer

Nohkalikai Fall

It is the tallest plunge water fall with 1115 feet height. It is located in Cherrapunji. It is only 6 km away from Cherrapunji.

                            Nohkalikai Fall

The water is almost green in colour only few tourist know about this amazing waterfall. The name 'Nohkalikai' has been derived from a  khasi woman's name 'likai' who gave his life by jumping into that fall.  'Noh' means jump in Khasi.
Best time: Monsoon

Dainthlen Fall

Daithlen waterfall is another breathtaking waterfall in Cherrapunji. It is situated in Sohra.

                     Daithlen Fall

The waterfall is really awesome and unbelievable.  The name 'Daithlen' has been derived from a huge serpent who lived there in a cave near the fall.  But the local people killed the snake for its destructive nature.
Best time: Monsoon

Wei Swadong Falls
This is 3step waterfalls. It is situated near Daithlen Falls. The view of this waterfall is amazing and it is also cleaclean blue water.

                           Wei Swadong Falls

But  remember one thing  u should go to visit this waterfall if u r physically fit and fine because u have to trek 200meter of steps without any proper stairs.

Seven Sister Falls

Seven sister fall is one of the most beautiful waterfall in Cherrapunji. A number of falls come from the rocks. Sometimes the clouds covers the falls. Sometimes they move from therethere.

                      Seven Sisters Fall

Monsoon is the best time to explore this fall. The name 'seven sisters' symbolises seven states -  Assam,  Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Tripura,  Mizoram and Meghalay.
Best time: Monsoon

Kynrem Fall
Kynrem waterfall is one of the highest waterfall in India with 1,001 feet height. It is situated inside a park name Thangarang.It is located 15 km  Cherrapunji. There fall looks most beautiful during Monsoon season.

                          Kynrem Fall

 People usually get a view of this fall from a deck in the park.  It is a peaceful botanical Garden and a relaxing place.

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Places to visit in Sillong with details
Dawki Camping details

Places to visit in Sillong with details and photos

Sillong is the city found in Meghalaya which is the house of clouds and rains. It is called the Scotland of North East for it scenic natural landscape.lets see the main attraction of Sillong.

Normally Sillong has many places to visit but I have chosen some selective places which u can cover in one day...

Umium Lake(17km North from Sillong)
This will be the first attraction of a traveller. It resembles to the lake of Scotland. The lake is amazing. U will be surprised if u will go for 1st time. Somewhere in the lake land is peeping which makes the lake more beautiful.Water sports Complex is also available there where many water rides are available.  Here has a view point called Umium lake view point. 

Elephant Falls(12 k.m from the city) 
(Entry fee rs 20) 
It is most popular amongst tourists. This is a three steps water fall.  You have to step down to enjoy all of these. This fall name as Elephant falls by a British for a huge elephant shaped rock near the falls.. This rock is destroyed because of earthquake.. But the name remained as Elephant Falls.

Don Bosco Museum
Entry fee-100 rs. 

This is one of the place to know the whole Northeast Indian people and their culture,  and life style, habit etc. The people who have interest on history would like this place.

Sillong Peak(10k.m South from the city)
Entry fee-Rs. 10
Height-1966meters above sea level

It gives u a beautiful view of the whole city.  You have to show identity proof to enter this place.A telescope is available for the tourist which gives birds eye view.. 

How to go

Book  four wheelers from Guwahati station..  There rents  are based on seats

4 seats- 5000/day

8seats- 6000 /day

 U can take share taxi (rs 300)from Guwahati station



Way to Sillong 

Time- 3hrs from Guwahati station

Best time to visit: March to June

Hotels- many hotels are available here(rs.1000-1500)
You can stay also in Arabinda Aasram  (200/person) 

                                                  

FRAUD AND UNSAFE HOTELS AT KAMAKHYA

I said about my good experience always but today I will share my worst experience at Kamakhya which will help many of u.
Yesterday I stayed in a hotel of Kamkhya it was not actually hotel but a big house. It has more than 16 rooms.  The local people calls the house Doctor's house.The name of the person is Dr Paramesh Sharma.We have taken 13rooms there.

When we went there to book room we gave7000 rs as advance.He was not agree to give any receipt.But he wrote on a page after many requests. The 2nd time I went there and gave him Rs.4000.That time also he was not agree to give us any receipt but after so many request he gave us the receipt..  My question begins  from here..
1. Why he was not agree to give us any receipt? Is he fraud?
  Yes he is. I got my answer when he asked for the receipt..  He also forgot about my 2nd payment. He wrote about my 1st payment in his copy but there is nothing about 2nd. I'm sure that he would have been cheated us if I had no proof.

  The next thing happened in that house with my sister.  She was changing dress inside her room. The door was locked. My aunty was outside the room..  He saw a boy, 15-16 years. He works there.He was watching from the keyhole. When my aunty asked him what was he seeing he was totally sweating and ran from there.

 When we went to Dr Paramesh Sharma and told him about what was happened they completely denied the fact that it was not their boy they did not know him.Even two man of his house behaved with us very rudely. They came to hit our family member.In the next two days we did not see the boy..  They all knew about the matter but remained silent as asked the boy not to come.

 My question here is..
Are we going to tolerate these rude behaviour with our own money?
 If the boy is not their worker then the boy is an outsider.
 An outsider can enter there  anytime?
Where is our safety?
If a worker like this can enter there then he could also fit a hidden camera there.

My suggestion- Guys I'm saying honestly plz avoid this type of hotels like Paramesh Sharma's house if u r going to Kamakhya. Otherwise u will be in the same problem.They are very rude.

DAWKI CAMPING DETAILS

     Have you ever gone in an imaginary world in real?? We all have read about it in poems and fairy tales but did not go in real. You have to stay a full moon night beside Dawki river, if u want to taste this Imaginary world. Believe me, the atmosphere will take you to a completely different world where you will be able to see the moon in Dawki's crystal clear water. The silver light will fall upon the sand and u will become witness of an unforgottable memory. This world is very silent and totally secluded from the crowd of everyday life... 

Location:west Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya. The campsite of Dawki is called Shongpdeng. 

                  

                                             

How to reach

Book 4wheeler from Guwahati station to Dawki. Lots of four wheelers are available outside the Guwahati Station. They have different fares based on seats. 

4 steat(5000/day) 

8seat(6000/day) 

Time to reach 
Maximum 6hours from Guwahati station. 

Camp and other things

1. Reaching the Dawki u have to talk to the local people.
2. They will provide camp, sleeping mat, pillow (400Rs perhead)
3. They will reach u to the campsite with their boat. After few mins of boating u will be at ur destination.  U don't have to give any charge for this. 
4. There is no electricity and no network except airtel. 
5. The washroom is not so good. But water is available.  

Food

1.U have to pay Rs. 250perhead  for food and they will arrange food for u. (Rice,  Chicken etc)

2. U can roast meat there..u have to take meat on the way of going...  Otherwise tell them they ,will arrange all of these.

3. U can carry mineral water or drink Dawnki's water.. The local people use to drink Dawki's water... 

Best time to go

October to April

Read the board ...  One side of this board is India and other side is Bangladesh. 

Weather

      The climate remains moderate throughout the year.

Summer 20°-25° c. 

Winter 16°- 17°c.

My suggestion

      When u will come to Dawki , visit other places of Meghalaya also..  U don't have to pay much for this...

Our plan
     For us we were 7 people in number.we booked a rent Sumo for 3days with the capacity of 8 people from Guwahati (as I am currently living in Guwahati) . 


    We stared early morning around 7am for Shillong and around 10am we reached there, enjoyed the sightseeing and local food.  We stayed one night there. 

     The next morning we set for Double Decker Root Bridge. We had our break fast in a roadside hotel. 

       At 10.30 we reached at the Double Decker root bridge. We had to trek for 3 hrs to reach the exact spot. And then 3hr to come.

        It was 4.30.We set for Dawki.we had no time for lunch because driving is very difficult at night in those places. We ate the dryfoods what were with us

         At 7.30 pm we reached at Dawki. We talked to the local people. They arranged camping things for us and took us to the campsite with their small boat. 

      I can't share my experience in just words. The journey of 10mins through the river at that night was just amazing.. We enjoyed bonfire, chicken roast which were preplanned. 

   The next morning we had to good bye Dawki..But that experience will be remained forever with me... 

 People who live in other states book a train/flight to Guwahati. Then stay one night here and plan your journey. 

If u want to know any information related to this place then please feel free to comment. 

                                       Thank you for reading... 

Dzukou Valley Trekking

Get Ready to hear the sounds of Nature. If trekking is ur passion,  this unknown place is only for you.  It is located at the border of the states of Manipur and Nagaland.  The valley,named, Dzukou is so amazing that I can't stop myself to share my experience with you. The small bamboo plants cover the whole valley like a green carpet. The natural beauty is so amazing that it is also called the ' Heaven of Earth'.You can see the hide and seek game of Sun and Clouds on the way of your journey. The main valley is covered with small flowering 

plants which are homes of many small birds. 



The Dzukou valley

How to go: It will be 3nights 2days plan.

1) Take train from Guwahati station to Dimapur 2) Take share taxi (250 Rs.)or bus (100Rs.)from Dimapur station to reach Kohima. 

3) Book a taxi(800Rs-1000Rs) to reach Dzukou valley car point or trek point which is in Vishama villege. U have to trek for minimum 5hrs to reach the Guest House. 

4)you can also take a flight to Dimapur to go. 

My Suggestions: 

1.Don't choose Saturday to start ur journey because Sunday is their holiday. You will be in trouble to find taxi or bus. 

2. If u r planning to reach Kohima by bus then don't waste ur time to reach at the bus stop. It is in Dimapur station but all the seats of bus goes to be reserved when train comes at the station. Don't worry There are lots of bus.  But try to reach earlier. 

3.When you will book a taxi from Kohima make sure that they will reach u at the trek point on the hill. 

Guest House

The guest house(100Rs per person) is small but clean.There is no electricity. 50people can stay together. They will provide u a thin blanket(does not work at all for the temperature is too low), a  pillow and a sleeping mat (50 Rs each) 

personal rooms are also available there(300Rs.)

                  Dzukou Valley Guest House

Food and water

Don't expect too much high quality foods here.The foods are also very expensive . Carry ur own food and try to carry dry foods. No need to carry water. Water is available here. Even on the way u will find many small stream of clean water. 

Cooking facility

 U can cook urself. They rent kitchen place and utensils and sells firewood. The 'chula' is also available in the Kitchen.

Camping place

There are lots of place on the main valley if u like camping.

Best time to go

May and June are the best.Though lots of flowers bloom on July and August, there is water and mud everywhere as it is a rainy season. But if u want to see flowers u can select July and August. 

                             The Main Valley 

My Suggestion 

Carry Winter clothes because temperature is very low here ,carry rain coats, dry foods, if possible carry a blanket.. 

Another Route: 

  jakhama is another trekking route to come or go...  Don't choose this route if u r trekking for the first time.. It will take more time if u r not an expert..  We choosed this route to return. This is a jungle route. U can select the route if u r an adventure lover. 

Jakhama Route

Natural Beauty of Jakhama route:

U have to trek through a deep jungle..  Natural beauty is amazing here...  Sometimes u have to make out which one is the right path to go.. But inspite of all it will be remain as an unforgottable memory if u choose this route. 

                  Natural beauty of Jakhama 

My suggestions:  

1.put on raincoat when u select this road

2.Only select this route if u can start earlier.. 

2.Don't go via this route in the rainy season(July, August) 

Best time time to travel river Dawki ..Meghalaya

November to March is the best time to travel in Dawki river. Dawki river is famous for its very clean water. But if u like to do camp beside river then I prefer February and March.  U can also roast meat beside river.

The local people will provide camp,pillow sleeping mat, they also take u at ur camp point beside river with their small boat and back to ur car point at the day of return. For these they will take 1000for 3people approx.  The Dawki river looks amazing at full moon night.

 But if u only want to visit the u can go November to March.