Wei Sawdong Falls

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Wei Sawdong Falls
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Wei Sawdong Falls
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Location in Meghalaya
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Wei Sawdong Falls (India)
Wei Sawdong Falls
Location Cherrapunji, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, India
Coordinates 25°17′28″N91°40′42″E / 25.2912308°N 91.6783496°E / 25.2912308; 91.6783496
Type Tiered (3 tiered)
Elevation51 m (167 ft)

Wei Sawdong Falls is a three-tiered [1] waterfall located in Cherrapunji, Meghalaya. [2]

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Location

The fall is situated some 60 km southwest of Shillong in East Khasi Hills district [3] and is in close proximity to another major waterfall, Dainthlen Falls. The name Wei Sawdong derives from the Khasi language (wei - resembling a pool, sawdong - square-shaped), spoken locally.

Wei Sawdong is difficult to access, and the trek to the waterfall is along an out-and-back trail and challenging. [4] The falls are especially known for their bluish-green, crystal-clear water. [5]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Dainthlen and Wei-Sawdong Falls – Meghalaya Tourism" . Retrieved 2022-04-23.
  2. ↑ "Meghalaya is the perfect place for a relaxing vacation". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 2022-04-23.
  3. ↑ "Meghalaya's most offbeat secrets: No one will tell you about these places!". The Times of India. Retrieved 2022-04-24.
  4. ↑ Singh, Ritu. "Waterfalls, Meadows & Lakes Galore: Why Meghalaya is a Nature Lovers Paradise | Top 8 Places to Visit". www.india.com. Retrieved 2022-04-23.
  5. ↑ "AllTrails - Wei Sawdong Waterfall".
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