About Bishop Falls
Bishop Falls is a three-tiered waterfall located in Shillong, East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya. Situated close to Beadon Falls, it drops about 135 metres in three distinct stages and is counted among India's tallest waterfalls. Surrounded by forested slopes and rocky cliffs, the falls are most impressive during the monsoon. The site is accessed via a narrow gorge and viewpoint, offering visitors a scenic natural attraction near Shillong city.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a tall, three-tiered waterfall plunging into a deep gorge surrounded by forested hills and rocky cliffs. The falls are viewed from a designated viewpoint across the gorge, often together with the adjacent Beadon Falls. The area is natural and relatively undeveloped, with steep steps leading to the viewpoint. The sound of cascading water is prominent, especially in monsoon, and the surroundings offer photo opportunities and short nature walks.
Key highlights
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Three-tiered waterfall with total drop of about 135 metres
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Twin waterfall with adjacent Beadon Falls sharing the same gorge
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Ranked among the tallest waterfalls in India
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Forested gorge viewpoint overlooking the cascade
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Most voluminous and scenic during monsoon season
History of Bishop Falls
Named during the British colonial period and historically documented together with Beadon Falls as the twin waterfalls of Shillong
Route
| By air | Shillong Airport at Umroi is the nearest airport; Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport at Guwahati is the nearest major airport with onward road transfer to Shillong |
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| By train | Guwahati Railway Station is the nearest major railway station, with onward road journey of about 100 km to Shillong and then to the falls |