💎 Hidden Gem📍 Trek📍 Nature🪂 Adventure

Nohkalikai Trek & Blue Pool

Cherrapunji, Meghalaya, India

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Overview

A steep guided trek down to the base of Nohkalikai Falls and its brilliant blue plunge pool — a strenuous but rewarding descent.

Why visit: Stand at the foot of India's tallest plunge falls beside its blue pool.

Things to do

›Descent trek
›Blue plunge pool
›Falls base view
›Forest trail

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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–Apr

Entry fee

Guide fee

Est. budget

₹500–1,200

Duration

Half–full day

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Within

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