Nohkalikai Falls (Sohra) | Mesmerizing Waterfall In India

Nohkalikai waterfall situated almost 7 km away from Sohra is well known for its mesmerizing view and a pathetic story of a wretched mother. The Falls is one of the tallest falls in India, as the water is falling in a small shimmering bluish plunge pool from a height of 1,115 feet.

 Front view of Nohkalikai waterfall 

               

The name of the waterfall came from the local Khasi tribe language. There is a tragic story behind the naming of the waterfall. According to legends, a young mother called Likai lived in a village known as Rangjyrteh near the upstream of the falls. As her husband had died, she was the only working person in her family. So, she became a porter and took all responsibility for her only loving daughter. As she had to work outside for a long time, there was no one to take care of her daughter. Therefore, she had married again. Her new husband was not happy as she had been spending most of the time with her infant after work. To get all attention from his wife, he had killed Likai's infant girl and cooked her flesh. After a day-long work, tired Likai had returned home and was searching for her girl. However, she could not find anyone except the meal. As she was hungry, she ate the meat. Khasis love to eat betel nut and leaf after a meal. Likai was not exceptional. So, she went to the place for slicing betel nut and found something that was horrible. Wretched mother saw her daughter's tiny finger. The situation was unendurable and there was nothing that could console her. She had run to the edge of the waterfall. Without thinking twice, she threw herself from the cliff. Since then, it has been called "Noh ka Likai" (meaning the leap of Ka Likai).

Panoramic view of Nohkalikai falls

                      
                     

Although visitors flock more in the monsoon, the place is beautiful any time of year. To get a panoramic view of the Nohkalikai waterfall, tourists have to reach the viewpoint positioned near a restaurant. Setting in the restaurant, tourists may also enjoy the view of the eye-catching waterfall with a cup of tea or coffee, as the weather is too wet.

 The cranky humid wind of Sohra and the tremendous view of the waterfall always fascinate the tourists and give some unforgettable sweet memory. However, the pathetic story of the waterfall instills a sense of sadness for an unknown grieving mother.