This lovely waterfall's tragic backstory is true. The name "nohkalikai" in the Khasi language means "Jump of Ka Likai." In this instance, the term "Ka" is a prefix that refers to female persons in the Khasi language. The story you are about to read is about Likai, the protagonist.
The story of Nohkalikai Falls goes as follows. Likai was a young mother who resided in the Rangjyrteh village, which is close to the cascade. Likai lost her husband at an early age, forcing her to carry out his duties as a porter.
She had a newborn daughter whom she couldn't devote her full attention to. Naturally, when she was at home, she would devote all of her attention to the baby. She married a guy after being persuaded by other women from the community, who claimed that the kid needed a father. When the new spouse turned out to be jealous and peevish, she gave all of her attention to the infant when at home. His pettiness compelled him to commit a repulsive act, which this lovely fall was unfortunate enough to be saddled with.
One day, he made a wonderful supper for his wife. Likai, who had been at work all day and was famished when she came home, looked around for her child but could not find her. Assuming that the baby was in the neighbour's home, she sat down to eat her husband's prepared dinner. We are sure you see where this sad drama is heading. The husband was enraged at the baby for daring to show herself, and he chopped her into little pieces and cooked her for supper. He discarded the infant's head and bones before Likai returned home. Likai was completely unaware of this terrible crime while enjoying her customary betel leaves and nuts after dinner. Likai noticed a tiny finger that she recognised as belonging to her daughter near the basket of betel leaves. She had no idea what to think. She was horrified and enraged by the turn of events, so she ran and ran till she reached the brink of the falls, where she hurled herself into her death. Due to this, it is named Nohkalikai Falls.
