Lawn & church views: Williamnagar homestay, Meghalaya
4.6· 17 stays
Things to do nearby.
Living root bridges sit within the wider Khasi and Jaintia region, with the famous double-decker bridge at Nongriat requiring a 3,500-step descent through forest paths. Visitors should start early in the morning and carry drinking water.
Mawsmai and Krem Phyllut caves offer access to limestone rock formations. Exploring these underground passages requires sturdy footwear and headlamps to navigate damp stone floors safely.
The Umngot river at Dawki features exceptionally clear water between January and March. Local boatmen guide visitors along the river near the border crossing.
Mawlynnong village features stone-paved footpaths, tidy bamboo bins, and the nearby Riwai sky walk, which provides an elevated view over the forest canopy.
Nohkalikai falls drops 340 metres down steep rock faces, making it the tallest plunge waterfall in India. Viewing platforms near the top offer direct angles of the drop, best seen when morning mist clears.
Getting there.
Guwahati airport (GAU) serves as the primary aviation hub for travelers entering Meghalaya, located 100km from Shillong with a 3-hour drive onward into the hill roads.
Shillong airport (SHL) at Umroi is located 30km from Shillong, operating selective direct flights primarily routed through Kolkata.
Guwahati railway station is the nearest major railhead, positioned 100km from Shillong, as Meghalaya currently has no internal rail line.
Shillong acts as the main road transport hub for the state, connecting local taxi networks and buses toward Sohra, Dawki, and Williamnagar along winding hill highways.
Best time to visit.
October through April offers clear weather, moderate daily temperatures, and reliable road conditions across the district.
June through September brings the heavy monsoon season, dropping over 10,000mm of rainfall across the region. While the landscape greens intensely and seasonal waterfalls swell, heavy rains frequently cause cave closures and power interruptions.