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Riwai–Dawki road, near Mawlynnong, Meghalaya

Borhill Falls

Borhill Falls is a roadside waterfall on the Riwai–Dawki road near Mawlynnong, seen from a small bridge in front of the falls. A quick, free stop on a Dawki and Mawlynnong day, best after the monsoon.

Updated 10 November 2026

Borhill Falls on the Riwai–Dawki road, Meghalaya
Borhill Falls. Photo: ANKAN, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Where
On the Riwai–Dawki road, near Mawlynnong
Distance
A short drive from Mawlynnong and Riwai; about 85 km from Shillong
Timings
Daylight
Entry fee
Free
Permit
None
Best time
June–October for the most water
Time needed
15–20 minutes

Borhill Falls drops down a forested rock face right beside the road from Riwai towards Dawki. A small bridge in front of the falls gives a clear view, and drivers often stop here between Mawlynnong and the Umngot river.

When to go

The falls are biggest from June to October. In the dry months the flow is thinner but the stop is still pleasant. The rocks are slippery, so stay on the bridge and roadside.

How to reach

Borhill Falls is on the road between Riwai (next to Mawlynnong) and Dawki, about 85 km from Shillong. Ask your driver to stop on the way.

Borhill Falls: questions travellers ask

Where is Borhill Falls?

On the Riwai–Dawki road near Mawlynnong in Meghalaya.

Is there an entry fee?

No. It is a free roadside stop.

When is Borhill Falls at its best?

June to October, when the flow is strongest.

Can I visit it with Mawlynnong and Dawki?

Yes. It is on the road between them.

Sources

Timings and fees change. Check on the day, or ask us when you book.

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