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Things to do in Dainthlen Falls
The falls where the serpent fell.
The list
The short version: A broad Sohra-area fall tied to the legend of the serpent Thlen, with rock scars said to mark the killing.
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The serpent rocks
Scarred stone that the legend points to.
Know before you go
- Legend
- The serpent U Thlen
- Type
- Broad plateau falls
Dainthlen is a broad, powerful fall on the Sohra plateau, best known through the Khasi legend of U Thlen, the man-eating serpent: the rock scars nearby are said to be where villagers finally killed it.
Best time: June to October.
Practicals
Permits & season for Meghalaya
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.
Dainthlen Falls month by month
Places to visit near Dainthlen Falls
All of Dainthlen Falls, none of the guesswork
Fixed departures you can join solo, or a private plan around your dates. Prices on the page, real people on WhatsApp.
Keep planning
- Meghalaya travel guide
- Flying into Umroi Airport, Shillong: flights, cabs and onward connections
- Meghalaya permits: the complete guide
- How Many Days for Meghalaya? 3, 4, 5 and 6 Day Plansfrom the journal
- Is Meghalaya Safe for Tourists? Honest Answer + What to Watcfrom the journal
- Meghalaya from Bangalore: Flightsfrom the journal