点评:Rainbow falls stands as one of Meghalaya's most enchanting natural spectacles. Located in Sohra Village where you can reach only by trekking. Up to base camp Tyrna village you can reach by Two wheeler/Taxi/Personal vehicle, which is located at a distance of 60 km from Shillong City. After reaching to Tyrna village, you have trek @ 3500 steps trekking and another one hour trek inside forest and then finally will reach to Rainbow falls. As you approach the falls, the sound of cascading water grows louder, building anticipation for the spectacular reveal that awaits.
The trek to Rainbow waterfall is not so easy. It starts at the parking lot of Tyrna village with a descent of 3500 concrete stairs to reach Nongriant village where you can see Double decker Bridge and move further another 1 hour to reach this falls. what makes Rainbow falls truly special is its remote location. Most of the tourists visit Double decker Bridge and return as they get exhaust to reach there itself. Very few people have stamina and interest to walk further and we are one of that.
The trekking path passes through villages and bush fences. One has to cross three suspension bridges to reach to Rainbow falls. The first iron suspension bridge is characteristically interesting but can be daunting. Following two bridges relatively steady though they are at a higher height.
Expect the trek to take half a day on a leisurely pace. We left Hotel in Shillong @ 09:00 am and reached the base village from our rented scooty. Reached to base location Tyrna village at 10:40 am. Parked vehicle there and started trekking at 11:00 am and reached to Rainbow falls by 04:00 pm. On the way we visited Double Decker Root bridge and spent some time there.
Why it is called a Rainbow Falls:
Rainbow falls cascades down approximately 30-40 meters of rocky cliff face, creating a natural pool at its base. This Cascading waterfall derives its name from the beautiful rainbow formation that appear when sunlight hit the mist raising from the falling water. The Rainbow phenomenon occurs typically between 10 am to 02:00 pm on clear days.
Tips for your Trip:
1. Regardless the season, start your trek in the morning as early as possible, preferably @ 08:00 am. Starting trek early provides multiple advantages. You will encounter fewer fellow trekkers, and also avoid afternoon heat and potential thunderstorms. Main advantage of starting trek at 08 am is reach the falls during prime rainbow viewing hours when the sun is at the right angle.
2. You just carry one water bottle and no need to carry unnecessary stuff. Food and snacks stalls are available throughout the trek so no need to carry any snacks or food items.
3. While going from base camp to destination you find man villages and people who stay there. Give respect to them and be polite with villagers and try to not disturb them.
翻译:彩虹瀑布堪称梅加拉亚邦最迷人的自然奇观之一。它坐落于索拉村,只有徒步才能抵达。从西隆市出发,乘坐两轮车、出租车或私人车辆可到达距离市区60公里处的蒂尔纳村。抵达蒂尔纳村后,需沿着3500级台阶徒步前行,随后再在森林中徒步约一小时,最终便能抵达彩虹瀑布。当您逐渐靠近瀑布时……流水声愈发清晰响亮,让人对即将出现的壮美景象充满期待。
前往彩虹瀑布的路程并不轻松。起点是蒂尔纳村的停车场,需沿着3500级混凝土台阶下行才能抵达农格里安特村。在那里可以看到双层桥,之后还需再花1小时行程才能到达瀑布。正是其偏僻的地理位置,让彩虹瀑布显得尤为特别。大多数游客只游览了双层桥便回程了,因为光是走到那里就已经筋疲力尽。只有极少数人有足够的体力和兴趣继续前行,而我们就是其中之一。
徒步路线穿过村庄和灌木丛生的篱笆带。要到达彩虹瀑布,必须跨越三座悬索桥。第一座铁制悬索桥颇具特色且很有趣,但却可能让人望而却步。随后的两座桥相对平稳一些,不过所处的高度也更高。以悠闲的节奏行进的话,整个徒步过程大约需要半天时间。我们于上午9点从西隆的酒店出发,骑着租来的 Scooty 抵达了起点村落。上午10点40分我们到达了起点地——Tyrna村。在那里停好车辆后,我们于11点开始徒步,下午4点时抵达了彩虹瀑布。途中我们还参观了双层根桥,并在那里稍作停留。
为何被称为“彩虹瀑布”:
彩虹瀑布从约30至40米高的岩石峭壁上倾泻而下。在瀑布底部形成了一个天然水池。这条多级瀑布的名字源于一个美丽的现象:当阳光照射到从瀑布水花中升起的雾气时,便会形成一道彩虹。这一彩虹现象通常出现在晴天的上午10点到下午2点之间。
旅行小贴士:
1. 无论什么季节,都应尽可能在早晨开始徒步,最好在早上8点左右。清晨出发有诸多好处。此时遇到的其他徒步者较少。这样也能避开午后的高温和可能出现的雷阵雨。早上8点开始徒步的最大好处是,能赶在最佳赏彩虹时段到达瀑布处,此时太阳的角度最合适。
2. 只需携带一个水瓶即可,无需带其他不必要的物品。沿途有许多出售食品和零食的摊位,因此也无需自带任何零食或食物。
3. 从大本营前往目的地的途中,会经过一些人类居住的村庄,也能见到当地居民。尊重他们,对村民要有礼貌,并尽量不要打扰他们。