About Wah Kaba Falls
Wah Kaba Falls is a seasonal cascade waterfall located on the Shillong-Cherrapunji Road near Sohra (Cherrapunji) in East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya. It plunges from a steep cliff into a deep gorge surrounded by lush green hills. Notable for its dramatic drop, fenced viewpoint and valley panoramas, it is most impressive during the monsoon when water flow is at its peak.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a roadside waterfall viewpoint accessed by a short flight of steep steps with iron railings and fencing. The falls drop from a cliff edge into a forested gorge with expansive views of the surrounding valleys and hills. There is a designated viewing platform for sightseeing and photography. The area is open and exposed, with small roadside stalls nearby. Direct access to the base of the falls is not available.
Key highlights
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Steep cascade waterfall plunging into a deep gorge
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Fenced viewpoint with panoramic valley views
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Most spectacular during monsoon season
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Easily accessible from Shillong-Cherrapunji Road
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Popular photography and sightseeing stop en route to Sohra
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Shillong Airport (Umroi) about 70 km away; major airport is Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, Guwahati about 160 km away |
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| By train | Nearest major railway station is Guwahati Railway Station, about 150-160 km away; onward journey by road to Shillong and Sohra |
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