💧 Waterfall📍 Nature📍 Heritage

Dainthlen Falls

Cherrapunji, Meghalaya, India

4.2 (0)

Overview

A broad waterfall near Cherrapunji linked to the Khasi legend of a giant serpent 'Thlen', with rock carvings marking the tale.

Why visit: A wide falls with folklore and rock carvings near Sohra.

Things to do

›Broad cascade
›Thlen legend
›Rock carvings
›Plateau views

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Travel Information

Best time

Jun–Oct

Entry fee

₹10–30

Est. budget

₹100–300

Duration

1 hr

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Within

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