Hike out to
Rainbow Falls
The gorge’s far reward.
- Access
- Day walk from Nongriat
- Known for
- Midday rainbow in spray
Rainbow Falls is the deep-gorge reward beyond Nongriat: a few hours of root bridges, bamboo steps and boulder-hops to a tall fall off a black rock face. Sun hitting the spray throws the rainbow that names it, strongest in high-water months.
Quick answers
Rainbow Falls at a glance
How long is the Rainbow Falls walk?
Roughly 4-6 hours return from Nongriat village, depending on pace and photo stops.
Practicals
Permits & season
No entry permit for Indian nationals; foreign nationals register at checkposts.
October to May works; the monsoon is the point in Cherrapunji and Mawsynram, and the fiercest anywhere in India.
When to go
Plan around these months
Nearby
Close enough to combine
Things to do
What you're here for
The gorge walk
Crossing after crossing into quieter jungle.
Journal
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Facts checked against the official Meghalaya tourism portal · Last verified 2026-09-26