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homestay-guides · 6 min read

Mawlynnong Homestays: Asia's Cleanest Village (2026)

Mawlynnong is famous for being Asia's cleanest village. The homestays here are simple, honest, and often better than the resorts on the main road.

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by Pravesh Gurung

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Boat on the glass-clear Umngot river at Dawki

homestay-guides · 7 min read

Best Homestays in Dawki and Shnongpdeng (2026)

Dawki and Shnongpdeng homestays on the Umngot river. Glass-clear water, local Jaintia hosts, real guest reviews. Better than the road-side motels.

food-culture · 6 min read

Top Cafes in Shillong You Cannot Miss (2026)

The Shillong cafe scene has exploded. Here are the ones worth your time, from ML05 to Cafe Shillong Heritage, with honest notes on each.

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travel-guides · 10 min read

7 Day Meghalaya Itinerary from Guwahati (2026)

A realistic 7-day Meghalaya itinerary from Guwahati: Shillong, Cherrapunji, Dawki, Mawlynnong. Drive times, homestay picks, and what to skip.

travel-guides · 8 min read

Best Time to Visit Meghalaya: Month by Month Guide (2026)

Month-by-month breakdown of Meghalaya weather, waterfall flow, root-bridge access, and crowd levels. Plan the right trip for what you actually want to see.

travel-guides · 10 min read

Offbeat Places to Visit in Meghalaya (2026)

Meghalaya beyond the standard itinerary. Twelve offbeat places we keep sending Fursat guests to, with planning tips and where to stay nearby.

Field notes fromthe road.

Mawlynnong Homestays: Asia's Cleanest Village (2026)

Essays, guides, and dispatches.

Field notes from
the road.