Bishop Falls (India)

Bishop Falls
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LocationShillong, Meghalaya, India
Coordinates25°35′02″N 91°51′50″E / 25.584°N 91.864°E / 25.584; 91.864
Type3-tiered
Total height135 metres (443 ft)
Watercoursetributary of the Umiam River

The Bishop Falls is located in Shillong, in the Indian state of Meghalaya. It is the 22nd highest waterfalls in India.[1]

The falls

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The Bishop Falls is a three-tiered waterfall with a height of 135 metres (443 ft).[2] The Bishop' Falls is often referred to as the twin brother of the Beadon Falls since both tumble down the same escarpment into a yawning gorge.[3] Beadon Falls and Bishop Falls are off the NH 40 at Mawprem.[4] A narrow road at Mawlai takes one to a view point from where both the falls can be seen together.[5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Showing all Waterfalls in India". World Waterfalls Database. Archived from the original on 1 September 2009. Retrieved 20 June 2010.
  2. ^ "Bishop Falls". World Waterfalls Database. Retrieved 24 June 2010.
  3. ^ "Shillong Attractions". must see india. Archived from the original on 9 July 2010. Retrieved 24 June 2010.
  4. ^ "Shillong Travel". Beadon Falls, Bishop Falls & Elephant Falls. Hill Stations in India. Archived from the original on 24 June 2010. Retrieved 24 June 2010.
  5. ^ "Shillong". Travelling in India. Archived from the original on 3 July 2010. Retrieved 24 June 2010.