Wei Sawdong Falls | |
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Location | Cherrapunji, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, India |
Coordinates | 25°17′28″N 91°40′42″E / 25.2912308°N 91.6783496°E |
Type | Tiered (3 tiered) |
Elevation | 51 m (167 ft) |
Wei Sawdong Falls is a three-tiered[1] waterfall located in Cherrapunji, Meghalaya.[2]
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]