The Wahrashi Falls, located in the remote* area
of Syntung Village, East Khasi Hills (EKH), Meghalaya is a beautiful place with multiple
waterfalls.
We say that it’s located in the remote area of
EKH even though it’s only about 60 km away from Shillong, the Capital of
Meghalaya (2 Hours 30 mins trip), because there is actually no good roads to
get there and only Heavy vehicles like Trucks, Buses, Sumo, Geeps, SUVs and
other 4x4 wheel drive vehicles can easily go through the road, even though
there are some areas that have actual roads but you have to take an Hour (1
hour) drive through the bumpy off-roads before reaching Syntung (from Jatah-Syntung).
We came there on the 30th of December
2016 and it was definitely a great day out.
It will take you 2.5 to 3 Hours to reach there,
but it is worth it as the natural environment there is absolutely great, it’s
clean and has several natural attractions (both flora and fauna) other than the
waterfalls and clean rivers.
Going there during the summer/monsoon will be
difficult but that is when the waterfalls are flowing at their fullest and the
surrounding is covered with green plants of all kinds.
What is The Wahrashi Falls?
The Wahrashi Falls/Kshaid is a waterfall along
with several waterfalls in one location in syntung village under Mawkynrew C&RD Block.
There are more than 5 waterfalls (8 in total)
just in this location and good for explorers who want to see them all.
It’s a great place to spend the whole entire day
for a Picnic, Trekking, Camping and taking pictures with everyone.
On reaching the Parking area of The Tourist spot,
we have to take a short walk thought the footpaths and
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| Footpath Before Reaching the First Viewpoint |
reach the First Viewpoint overlooking the waterfalls from a far, on heading down the footpath
we get a closer view of the waterfalls and on reaching down, there is a clean
running river with a scary bamboo bridge to cross the river, if you’re afraid
then you can take the concrete bridge to cross the river.
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| View from the First Viewpoint |
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| View from the Second Viewpoint |
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| View from the Third Viewpoint |
While heading towards the Third Viewpoint on another hill top we are greater with another Waterfall as seen in the next Picture.
You can definitely spend the entire day exploring the area and see all eight waterfalls.
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| Rocky Trail |
There is also a rocky trail from across the river
after crossing the river through the concrete bridge and a different view
awaits you from the top.
Pictures
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| Wahrashi First Tier Waterfall |
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| Wahrashi Second Tier Waterfall |
If your starting from Shillong then take the Old
Jowai Road and head towards Nongthymmai, and go through smit village, go left
from the junction between Mawkynrew and Lailyngkot. Travel through Jongsha village,
Mawkynrew village and Jatah village… Follow the Map on Google or use a GPS.
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