A Captivating Fall-The Elephant Falls
Originally known by the Khasis as ‘Ka Kshaid Lai Pateng Khohsiew,’ Elephant Falls, stands out as one of the captivating falls located 12 kilometers on the outskirts of Shillong city.
Elephant falls is a charming spot where a descending mountain stream bifurcates into two high falls. It is surrounded by fern-covered rocks and is a treat to the eyes of a nature lover. The rocks near the falls believed to be in the shape of elephants were destroyed by the great earthquake in 1987.
However, the falls till today stands out as the best tourists spots in the state added to many other beauties of nature bestowed upon the nature of Meghalaya.
This beautiful tourist spot previously unattended was not safe for tourists. A group by the name of San Shnong Youth Welfare Organisation (SSYWO) from the nearby village is now taking the initiative for providing security to the tourists and also undertook developmental and maintenance works which has brought the Elephant Falls to what it is seen today.
Encouragement to the SSYWO was given by the Tourism Department and DRDA by the construction of Kiosks etc. However, the works of improvement and approaches and steps leading down to the falls and fencing was undertaken by this group.
SSYWO, operating the falls employs around 15 persons from the nearby village. Speaking to The Meghalaya Guardian SSYWO member J. Kharpuri and Kyrshanbor Pathaw, said “the members who has taken the responsibility to look after the falls also takes with it the responsibility to see that tourists visiting the spot is safe.” Narrating the activities that the group is performing in maintaining the Elephant falls as well as its surroundings, Kharpuri said “our activities like cleaning the place starts as soon as we get to work.” “Our main activities includes cleaning of garbage to see that the place is clean.” “We even clean the falls” Kharpuri further added.
Besides its charming beauty, the surroundings of the falls are also filled with tea and food stalls to give their service to the tourists. Altogether 9 stalls at the spot are rendering to tourists indigenous foods, arts and crafts
Today the Elephant falls is well-maintained that tourists can experience and feel the crystal clear water from the waterfalls.
Elephant falls is a charming spot where a descending mountain stream bifurcates into two high falls. It is surrounded by fern-covered rocks and is a treat to the eyes of a nature lover. The rocks near the falls believed to be in the shape of elephants were destroyed by the great earthquake in 1987.
However, the falls till today stands out as the best tourists spots in the state added to many other beauties of nature bestowed upon the nature of Meghalaya.
This beautiful tourist spot previously unattended was not safe for tourists. A group by the name of San Shnong Youth Welfare Organisation (SSYWO) from the nearby village is now taking the initiative for providing security to the tourists and also undertook developmental and maintenance works which has brought the Elephant Falls to what it is seen today.
Encouragement to the SSYWO was given by the Tourism Department and DRDA by the construction of Kiosks etc. However, the works of improvement and approaches and steps leading down to the falls and fencing was undertaken by this group.
SSYWO, operating the falls employs around 15 persons from the nearby village. Speaking to The Meghalaya Guardian SSYWO member J. Kharpuri and Kyrshanbor Pathaw, said “the members who has taken the responsibility to look after the falls also takes with it the responsibility to see that tourists visiting the spot is safe.” Narrating the activities that the group is performing in maintaining the Elephant falls as well as its surroundings, Kharpuri said “our activities like cleaning the place starts as soon as we get to work.” “Our main activities includes cleaning of garbage to see that the place is clean.” “We even clean the falls” Kharpuri further added.
Besides its charming beauty, the surroundings of the falls are also filled with tea and food stalls to give their service to the tourists. Altogether 9 stalls at the spot are rendering to tourists indigenous foods, arts and crafts
Today the Elephant falls is well-maintained that tourists can experience and feel the crystal clear water from the waterfalls.
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