| Langshiang Falls | |
|---|---|
Langshiang Falls | |
  Location in India | |
| Location | West Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya, India |
| Coordinates | 25°26′43″N91°13′43″E / 25.44521°N 91.22866°E Coordinates: 25°26′43″N91°13′43″E / 25.44521°N 91.22866°E |
| Type | Plunge |
| Total height | 337 metres (1,106 ft) |
| Number of drops | 1 |
| Watercourse | Kynshi River |
The Langshiang Falls is located near the village of Sangriang, 24 kilometres (15 mi) from Nongstoin, in West Khasi Hills district in the Indian state of Meghalaya. It can also be seen from Mawpon village. [1]
Nongstoin is the headquarters of West Khasi Hills district in the state of Meghalaya in India.
West Khasi Hills is an administrative district in the state of Meghalaya in India.
India, also known as the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh largest country by area and with more than 1.3 billion people, it is the second most populous country as well as the most populous democracy in the world. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the southwest, and the Bay of Bengal on the southeast, it shares land borders with Pakistan to the west; China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the northeast; and Bangladesh and Myanmar to the east. In the Indian Ocean, India is in the vicinity of Sri Lanka and the Maldives, while its Andaman and Nicobar Islands share a maritime border with Thailand and Indonesia.
The total height of the falls is generally quoted at around 337 metres (1,106 ft). However, that needs to be confirmed. [2] Considering the height to be correct, it is the 3rd highest waterfalls in India. [3]
Langshiang, about 24-25 km from Nongstoin, is about 30 minutes walk from Sangriang village. The Mighty Kynshi River after splitting and forms the 2nd largest River Island in Asia meets somewhere on the upstream side of Langchong (Langshiang) area. The river passes through a valley and forms a pool called ‘Wei Spi’ and is surrounded by breathtaking giant cliff. The river then divert it downstream to a deep gorge forming one of the highest and biggest waterfall in the state popularly known as the ‘Langshiang Falls’ or ‘kshaid Ur-Nar’. It offers one of the best panoramic views of the green lawn hills nearby and surrounding by hamlets including the village of Mawpon. Langchong consist of some falls, closer to wei spi there are two waterfalls called the ‘kshaid chong’ falls and ‘wei spi’ falls. As the river flows downstream, it goes through deep gorge and there is an upcoming project known as the Kynshi HEP. The project will significantly enhance development and secondary benefits like boost to tourism.
