West Jaintia Hills · Meghalaya
Krang Suri Falls
A turquoise-pool waterfall in the Jaintia hills where you can swim (with life jackets).
Krang Suri Falls is an easy hill destination in West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya, reaching 900 m. The best time to go is November to April. Plan 2 days on the ground from Guwahati and about ₹2,200 per person per day.
What to do in Krang Suri Falls
The one thing not to miss
The falls and the pool
A curtain of water into a blue-green pool. Clearest from about November to February.
- 2Swim with a life jacketThey are compulsory and rented at the gate.
- 3Behind the fallsA path leads round the back of the curtain.
A sample plan: 3 days
Day 1
Guwahati to Krang Suri Falls
Check in and take a short walk to get your bearings.
Day 2
The falls and the pool · Swim with a life jacket · Behind the falls
Details for each are under What to do, above.
Day 3
Krang Suri Falls to Guwahati
Leave after breakfast; hill roads are slower than the map suggests.
A starting point built from the things to do above. Move days around to suit your pace.
When to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Why go
One of the prettiest swimmable falls in the Northeast.
Why not
The pool turns muddy in the monsoon; it is a short visit.
Before you go
- Permits
- Entry fee at the gate.
- Guide
- Not needed.
- Safety
- Swim only in the marked area, with a life jacket.
- Phone & internet
- Weak.
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If something goes wrong
Main hospitals in Meghalaya: Civil Hospital, Shillong; NEIGRIHMS, Shillong.
All emergency contacts for Meghalaya →What to pack for Krang Suri Falls
Worked out from its season, altitude and terrain. Tick things off as you pack; tap a name to find it in a shop.
Clothing
2 items
- Fleece or light sweater Mornings and evenings are cool in the travel season.
- Sun cap or hat Hours in open sun, with little shade above the tree line.
Footwear
2 items
- Comfortable walking shoes with grip Hill towns mean slopes, steps and wet stone.
- Sandals with grip Wet stone steps and river rocks are slippery; flip-flops are not enough.
For day outings
2 items
- Day pack, 20–30 litres For day outings: water, a layer, a camera.
- Water bottles, 2 litres in total Refill rather than buying plastic bottles.
Health and sun
3 items
- Sunscreen, SPF 50 The sun burns faster in the hills than in the plains.
- Small first-aid kit and your own medicines The nearest chemist may be hours away.
- Insect repellent Mosquitoes and midges at lower altitudes and in the wet months.
Documents and money
3 items
- Government photo ID and two photocopiesAsked for at hotels, check posts and permit counters.
- Enough cash for the whole tripATMs are scarce and often empty beyond the gateway town.
- Permits and registrationsEntry fee at the gate.
Phone and power
2 items
- Power bank Charging is limited, and cold drains batteries fast.
- A SIM that works thereWeak.
For what you're going for
3 items
- Light travel tripod For sunrise, night skies and long exposures.
- Spare memory card and camera battery Cold drains camera batteries; there is nowhere to buy spares.
- Swimwear and a change of clothes The river pools and waterfalls are for swimming, and there is nowhere to dry cotton clothes.
Read before you go
1 item
- A guidebook for Meghalaya Worth reading before you go, and it works without a signal.
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Getting there
The nearest gateway is Guwahati.
Directions open in Google Maps with today's road time. In the mountains, add a third to whatever it says.
- Normal car?
- Yes, any car can make it.
By road
From
Shillong
- Distance
- about 90 km
- Drive time
- about 3 hours
- Shillong
- Jowai
- Amlarem
- Krang Suri
From
Dawki
- Distance
- about 28 km
- Drive time
- about 1 hour
- Dawki
- Amlarem
- Krang Suri
Buses and shared taxis. Take a taxi from Shillong or Jowai; a short walk down steps leads to the falls.
Pickups & drivers
From Guwahati. Call or WhatsApp the driver directly.
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Krang Suri Falls: questions people ask
What is the best time to visit Krang Suri Falls?
The best months for Krang Suri Falls are November to April. May and October are possible but not ideal. Snow is rare here.
How difficult is Krang Suri Falls?
Krang Suri Falls is rated easy. No trekking is needed, starting at 900 m and reaching 900 m.
How many days do you need for Krang Suri Falls?
Plan 2 days on the ground, counted from Guwahati. Add travel days to reach the gateway from your city.
How much does a trip to Krang Suri Falls cost?
Expect about ₹2,200 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and local transport). That is roughly ₹4,400 for 2 days, before the cost of getting to Guwahati.
How do you reach Krang Suri Falls?
By road: from Shillong it is about 90 km, about 3 hours (Shillong → Jowai → Amlarem → Krang Suri); from Dawki it is about 28 km, about 1 hour (Dawki → Amlarem → Krang Suri). Take a taxi from Shillong or Jowai; a short walk down steps leads to the falls. The nearest gateway is Guwahati.
Do you need a permit or a guide for Krang Suri Falls?
Permits: Entry fee at the gate. Guide: Not needed.
Is Krang Suri Falls suitable for children and senior citizens?
With children it is good; with seniors it is good. It is moderately busy in season. Swim only in the marked area, with a life jacket.
What should you pack for Krang Suri Falls?
Pack fleece or light sweater, sun cap or hat, comfortable walking shoes with grip, day pack, 20–30 litres, water bottles, 2 litres in total, sunscreen, spf 50, small first-aid kit and your own medicines, insect repellent, power bank. Also carry a government photo ID, enough cash and any permits. The full list is on this page.
Is there mobile network and internet at Krang Suri Falls?
Weak.
Who should not go to Krang Suri Falls?
Krang Suri Falls suits most travellers, including children and senior citizens. The one drawback to know about: The pool turns muddy in the monsoon; it is a short visit.