Dainthlen Falls

Dainthlen Falls is a dramatic stepped waterfall near Cherrapunji, named after a legendary giant serpent (Thlen) believed to have been killed at this spot by a Khasi hero. One of Meghalaya's most atmospherically situated waterfalls — set in a narrow river gorge flanked by vertical stone walls and dense subtropical forest. Less visited than Nohkalikai, it offers a more intimate and myth-laden waterfall experience. Best during monsoon (June to October) when the flow is at its most dramatic.