A second home in Cherrapunji.

Generally, no. Land in Meghalaya is ~90% tribally owned and protected under the Meghalaya Transfer of Land Act, 1971 — if you're not from a Khasi, Jaintia, or Garo family with land here, you generally can't buy it, and in the Garo Hills this is an outright bar on non-tribal purchase. This page is really for families who already hold land here and are deciding whether to build. The state's homestay push (up to ₹10 lakh per unit, 70% state grant, no mortgage) is built for exactly that — the state is now targeting 1,000+ new homestays a year for five years (5,000+ total), scaled up from its original 3,000-by-2028 target. This is general information, not legal advice - confirm your specific situation with a local lawyer before committing to anything.

Short-term rental rules are set at the state level, so this applies across Meghalaya, not just Cherrapunji. The CM Meghalaya Homestay Mission funds new builds directly: restructured in May 2026 to a 70% state grant + 30% Meghalaya Rural Bank loan, capped at ₹10 lakh per unit, no mortgage required. NIDHI central registration is also required alongside the state application. Needs an NOC from the local Dorbar Shnong (village council) or municipal authority, plus a fire safety self-declaration. State approval typically 30-45 days with an in-person inspection; bank sanction another 60-90 days. A larger 72-75% boutique-hotel tier for Tura/Jowai has been announced for the 2027 National Games but isn't formally notified yet — don't budget against it. Active markets: Cherrapunji, Shillong, Mawlynnong, Dawki, Mawsynram. This is general information, not legal advice. Confirm current rules with the Meghalaya tourism department before committing to a build.

₹1,800–₹3,500 per sq ft for standard residential construction in 2026 (national range). Hill and remote-terrain builds typically run higher due to transport and labour logistics. Get a site-specific quote before budgeting. This is a national ballpark, not a Cherrapunji-specific number.

Yes, Fursat already manages 24 properties near Cherrapunji, so we can ground your revenue estimate in real local performance, not just market averages.

NIDHI registration: 15-30 days. State scheme approval: 30-45 days with an on-site inspection. Bank sanction: 60-90 days. Realistic total from a complete application to first disbursement: 3-4 months. Construction time itself is separate — typically 9-15 months for a modest homestay in the Northeast.