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History
Located at a distance of 12 kms from Shillong, the Elephant Falls provide a beautiful sight that will make you leap with joy. The falls are surrounded with green vegetation that provides a perfect backdrop to to it. This place is a perfect picnic spot and is visited by a lot of travellers each day.
These falls also hold prime attention of photographers due to its picturesque beauty. An ideal place to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life Elephant is a two-tier waterfall that is set in the dingles of magnificent rocks.
The falls justify their name during the monsoons (especially in July and August) when the water gushes down with full force. Even the localities visit these falls during the rainy season to experience the mighty force of water gushing down the falls, making it look all the more magnificent and stunning. So pack your picnic lunch and enjoy a day out with family and friends at the stunning Elephant Falls.
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Best time to visit
Monsoon is the best time to visit these falls but in case you want to escape the holiday rush try and avoid the months of July and August.
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Trivia
You may also visit the nearby Wir Phang Falls and the Wei Iaplam Falls. Both these falls are also busy tourist spots but none resembles the voluminous and elegant Elephant Falls.
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Timing
You can visit the falls during anytime of the day.
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