3-bed homestay with pool in Shillong, Meghalaya
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Things to do nearby.
Ward's Lake sits in the middle of Shillong, a 19th-century horseshoe lake where you can rent paddle boats or walk under red rhododendrons. It makes an easy stop for an hour or two on your first afternoon in town.
Don Bosco Museum of Indigenous Cultures in Mawlai rises seven storeys high, displaying the traditions, crafts, and attire of Northeast India's native tribes. Plan to spend at least half a day here to walk through the galleries.
Elephant Falls lies 12km from the city centre. The three-tiered waterfall is reached by concrete steps, making it an easy half-day trip for families.
Shillong Peak stands as the highest point in the area at 1,965 metres. On clear days, it offers wide, open sightlines across the whole town and surrounding hills.
Lady Hydari Park and Mini Zoo sits just 1km from Police Bazar, providing a quiet stroll through flower beds and local greenery near the city centre.
Laitlum Canyons sits 25km east of Shillong on the edge of a deep ridge. Known locally as the end of the hills, the terrain drops steeply into green gorges. Bring a light jacket as winds along the ridge stay cool.
Mawphlang Sacred Grove lies 25km southwest of the city. This ancient Khasi forest requires a local guide to walk through, as tribal custom strictly forbids taking any leaves, branches, or stones from the grounds.
Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians was built in 1936 with tall Gothic arches and sits near the heart of town, offering a quiet pause during a day in the market.
Getting there.
Shillong Airport at Umroi sits 30km away. Flights into Umroi are limited and weather-dependent, operating mostly through Kolkata.
Guwahati Airport lies 100km away and serves as the main arrival airport for Meghalaya. The drive takes around 3 hours along National Highway 6.
Guwahati Railway Station is also 100km away, as Meghalaya has no rail connections of its own. Taxis and shared Sumos run constantly between Guwahati station and Shillong.
Police Bazar serves as the central market and transport hub in Shillong. Taxis for local sightseeing or long day trips gather here daily.
Umiam Lake sits 17km north along the Guwahati road. It is a convenient stop for photos and lake views when driving in from the airport or train station.
Cherrapunji lies 53km south, about a 2-hour drive from the home, serving as the main base for day trips to regional waterfalls and caves.
Dawki sits 95km south along the Bangladesh border, famous for the clear Umngot River, best visited between November and March.
Best time to visit.
October through April brings clear blue skies and sharp mountain views across the valley. Days are pleasant while evenings turn cool enough for light woollens. This is the main window for sightseeing, day drives to Laitlum Canyons, and boat rides on Umiam Lake.
Monsoon season runs from June to September. The heavy rain turns the Khasi Hills thick and green and fills the waterfalls, though low clouds can occasionally block mountain views and slow down road travel.
