The Seven Sister Falls in Meghalaya is named after the collection of seven Northeast states of India, namely Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Mizoram and Meghalaya. It also has two other names – Nohsngithiang Falls and Mawsmai Falls. The falls hold deep cultural significance too, despite being a beauty of Meghalaya. It is situated in the East Khasi Hills district, about 1 kilometre south of Mawsmai village. It is as tall as 1,033 ft or 315 metres, and has an average width of 230 ft or 70 metres. The Seven Sister Falls is at its peak in the monsoon, where the rain amplifies the rush of the falls and adds to the beauty of it. This is for sure one of the most beautiful and scenic places to visit in Cherrapunjee, the wettest place on Earth. The falls is located at a distance of 56 kilometres from Shillong. The falls cascade over limestone cliffs and segments in seven different streams as they flow.