Rainbow Falls

Rainbow Falls is a scenic waterfall located near Nongriat village in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya, close to Cherrapunji (Sohra). Set within dense subtropical forest, it is known for the rainbow that often appears in its mist when sunlight hits the cascade. Accessible only by a strenuous trek from Tyrna via Nongriat and the Double Decker Living Root Bridge, the falls features a tall drop into a turquoise pool surrounded by boulders and forest.

Visitors can expect a strenuous trek from Tyrna village down approximately 3,500 steps to Nongriat and then a further 1 to 1.5 hour forest trail to reach the falls. The site features a tall waterfall dropping into a clear turquoise pool surrounded by large boulders and dense forest. On sunny days a rainbow is often visible in the spray. There are no built structures at the falls; the area is natural and requires walking over uneven, rocky terrain. Swimming is possible in the pool when conditions are calm.

Located in the Khasi Hills inhabited by the Khasi community, the area around Nongriat is known for traditional living root bridges crafted from rubber tree roots, reflecting indigenous knowledge of bioengineering and forest stewardship