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Meghalaya tourism chief protests altered Nohkalikai Falls photo, stresses Sohra’s role
✍️ indiatodayne.in
🗓 21 Sep 2026, 05:36 PM
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The Meghalaya Tourism Forum chief flagged a digitally altered picture of Nohkalikai Falls that removed the town of Sohra, saying the town is essential to the waterfall’s identity.
The head of the Meghalaya Tourism Forum publicly highlighted a manipulated photograph of Nohkalikai Falls that had been circulated in promotional material. The altered image omitted the nearby town of Sohra, presenting the waterfall as an isolated natural wonder.
The official argued that such a depiction misrepresents the region, as Sohra, often known as Cherrapunjee, is closely linked to the falls both culturally and geographically.
By drawing attention to the edit, the tourism chief aims to ensure that future marketing respects the full context of Meghalaya’s attractions, preserving the authenticity of its landscapes and communities.
The official argued that such a depiction misrepresents the region, as Sohra, often known as Cherrapunjee, is closely linked to the falls both culturally and geographically.
By drawing attention to the edit, the tourism chief aims to ensure that future marketing respects the full context of Meghalaya’s attractions, preserving the authenticity of its landscapes and communities.