Welcome, in this episode I am in Elephant Falls, Shillong, Meghalaya, India.
From the gate, there is a steep, slippery flight of stairs to navigate each level of the fall.
The breathtaking Elephant falls were referred to as 'Ka Kshaid Lai Pateng Khohsiew' by the local Khasi people which means 'The Three Step Waterfalls'.
Elephant Falls is situated at the outskirts of the main city of Shillong in the East Khasi Hills District, Upper Shillong.
Since it requires walking down a large flight of stairs, it is not recommended for the seniors who have a little difficulty in walking.
The stairs might be slippery. So, make sure to wear comfortable footwear with a good grip.
Elephant Falls is named after an Elephant like stone at its foot. The Elephant Falls are amongst the most popular falls in the North-East. However, the stone disintegrated and was washed away due to an earthquake in 1897. Elephant Waterfalls is a superb place for spending some time in the midst of nature.
Elephant Waterfalls can be visited all year round. Though during winters water level recede a little, still its charm of waterfalls remain, as today being 24th December 2022 and you can outlook its beauty.
The monsoon months are the best as the water flows with full might and the scenery is one to remember for a long time.
The sides of the waterfall are flanked by lush greenery and are rich in ferns.
If you plan to visit this place, you should come here by 9.00 a.m. By doing so, you will avoid traffic and congestion on the road and you will skip crowd as well which is very important.
The Elephant falls and around are favorite locations for photography. If you patiently spend time around the bushes here, you can get sight of some colorful exotic birds. I have come across here with a person who had captured some beautiful bird pictures.
From Shillong you can easily hire a cab till Elephant Falls.
It is almost 12 km away from the Shillong city center.

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