Locally owned tour operator in Shillong · Meghalaya & North East India
WATERFALLS · EAST KHASI HILLS

Seven Sister Falls

Seven parallel streams pouring 315 metres off the Sohra cliff face — best seen in monsoon, best photographed in the afternoon light.

57 km from Shillong · 2 hBest Jun – Oct#9 in Meghalaya
From Shillong 57 km · 2 h
Time needed About 1 hour
Difficulty Easy — roadside viewpoint
Entry Nominal viewpoint and parking charge
Best time to visit Seven Sister Falls: JFMAMJJASOND Jun – Oct — June to September for full flow; afternoon light year-round

Seven Sister Falls, known locally as Nohsngithiang or the Mawsmai Falls, is a seven-segmented cascade that drops around 315 metres off the limestone cliffs near Mawsmai village. In full monsoon the seven streams merge into a broad white wall; in the drier months they separate into distinct silver ribbons, which is when the name makes sense.

The viewpoint faces west, so late afternoon is the golden hour here — the sun comes in low across the Bangladesh plains and lights the whole cliff face. On clear days you can see the flatlands of Bangladesh stretching to the horizon from the same terrace.

It is a roadside stop rather than a trek, with a paved viewing deck, benches and tea stalls, which makes it a comfortable stop for families and older travellers. Go in the same run as Nokhalikha Falls and Mawsmai Cave — all three are within a few kilometres of each other.

Why visit

Seven streams pouring off a single cliff, with views stretching to the Bangladesh plains.

Local tip

Come in the late afternoon — the cliff faces west and glows at golden hour.

Highlights of Seven Sister Falls

  • Seven parallel cascades over a 315 m cliff
  • Views across to the Bangladesh plains
  • Golden-hour photography from the west-facing deck
  • Roadside access, no trekking needed

How to reach Seven Sister Falls

On the Sohra–Mawsmai road, roughly 1 km before Mawsmai Cave. Well signposted and included in every Cherrapunji sightseeing route we run.

FromDistanceTypical drive
Shillong57 km2 h
Guwahati157 km5 h approx.

Approximate road distances. See the full Meghalaya distance chart →

Entry fee

Nominal viewpoint and parking charge — fees are set locally and change from time to time. Carry cash.

Seven Sister Falls on the map

Map location is approximate — confirm the exact entrance with your driver.

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