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Elephant Falls

Popular three-tiered waterfall set among ferns and rocks near Shillong.

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Elephant Falls, a short drive from Shillong, is a scenic three-tiered waterfall tumbling through fern-covered rocks, reached by stepped walkways with viewing points at each level. Easily accessible and especially full during and after the monsoon, it is one of the city's most visited sights.

How to reach Elephant Falls

Roughly 12 km from Shillong towards Upper Shillong; taxis available.

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Visitor information

🕑 TimingsDaytime
🎟 Entry feeNominal entry
📅 Best timeSeptember to May (fuller after monsoon)
📍 From centreAbout 12 km
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