Waterfall · Meghalaya
Seven Sisters Falls (Nohsngithiang)
A wide multi-segmented waterfall plunging off limestone cliffs near Mawsmai, best in the monsoon.
Quick facts
- Best season
- June – September for full flow; October for flow plus clearer skies
- Duration
- 30–60 minutes
- Altitude
- ≈1,250 m
- Nearest town
- Mawsmai / Sohra (East Khasi Hills)
- Permit
- No permit needed for Indian or foreign visitors. Carry photo ID; small village entry/parking fees are common.
About Seven Sisters Falls
The Seven Sisters Falls, known locally as Nohsngithiang Falls, is a broad, segmented waterfall that pours over limestone cliffs near Mawsmai village, about 1 km south of Mawsmai Cave and a few kilometres from Sohra. It drops roughly 315 m, and during the monsoon the cliff edge divides the water into several parallel streams, giving the falls their popular name.
Facing west, the falls are famous for catching the late-afternoon sun, when — on clear days — light filters through the spray and sometimes creates rainbows; locals sometimes call it the 'Mawsmai Falls'. In the dry season the streams thin to delicate threads or disappear entirely, so timing matters.
There is a viewpoint at the Eco Park at Mawsmai and along the road. On a clear day, the view extends across the Sylhet plains of Bangladesh, giving a dramatic sense of how abruptly the Khasi hills end. Combine Seven Sisters with Mawsmai Cave and Thangkharang Park in a single afternoon.
How to reach Seven Sisters Falls
Near Mawsmai, about 4 km from Sohra and 58 km from Shillong.
Tours that include Seven Sisters Falls
Things to do
Places near Seven Sisters Falls
CaveMawsmai CaveAn easy, lit limestone cave near Sohra, with stalactites and narrow squeezes.
Plateau TownSohraLegendary rain capital on the edge of the Khasi plateau, ringed by gorges, waterfalls and caves.
WaterfallNohkalikai FallsIndia's tallest plunge waterfall, dropping about 340 m into a turquoise pool near Sohra.
Seven Sisters Falls FAQs
Why is it called Seven Sisters Falls?
In the monsoon the water splits into several parallel streams over the cliff edge, traditionally counted as seven.
Does Seven Sisters Falls flow all year?
No. It is spectacular in the monsoon but can be almost dry from December to April.
Can I see Bangladesh from here?
Yes, on clear days the plains of Bangladesh are visible beyond the escarpment.
Facts checked against: en.wikipedia.org · meghalayatourism.in. Conditions change — verify timings and permits before travel.






