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Nohkalikai Falls

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  Did you ever came across the name. Or did you ever know the legend behind it. If no, then read this post until the end.  Nohkalikai Falls  is the tallest plunge  waterfall  in  India .  The waterfall is located near  Cherrapunji , one of the wettest places on Earth. Nohkalikai Falls are fed by the rainwater collected on the summit of a  small plateau and decrease in water during the dry season in December - February. Below the falls and form a plunge pool with unusual green colored water. The legend: According to legends, in a village called Rangjyrteh a woman named Likai resided. But had to remarry after her husband's death. Ka Likai was left with her infant daughter with no means of income. In order to sustain herself and feed her child she had to become a porter herself.  Her work required her to leave her daughter unattended for long intervals and when she would be at home she would spend most of her time taking care of her infant. She realized that raising a child required b