Beyond its natural charm, Elephant Falls is also steeped in local culture. The original Khasi name—Ka Kshaid Lai Pateng Khohsiew—translates to "Three Step Waterfalls," a direct reference to its tiered structure. The British renamed it after the now-vanished elephant-shaped rock. Visiting the falls connects you with not just Meghalaya’s landscape, but its heritage too. The site is well... https://www.captureatrip.com/blog/elephant-falls-shillong-meghalaya