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Homestay near Cherrapunji, Khasi Hills

Shillong· 5.0 · 11 stays

“A home in the Khasi Hills, set near the Mawkdok valley viewpoint on the road to Cherrapunji. The rooms are large and open onto a wide, shared courtyard. With five bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, it’s a simple, clean base for groups exploring the waterfalls and root bridges of Meghalaya. Kitchen access is available for guests. As one visitor put it, the rooms are "spotless, spacious".”

Sleeps 185 beds5 bathsHomestayWi-FiHot water (geyser)

A look around

What's here

The home is a simple, single-storey building where all rooms open onto a large, tiled courtyard. It’s a straightforward, practical space designed for travellers who spend their days out exploring. The five bedrooms are clean and uncluttered, each with an attached bathroom equipped with a geyser for hot water. Some rooms have one double bed, others have two, making the space flexible for families and larger groups. The home is kid-friendly and provides Wi-Fi and power backup, an essential for the region. While meals are not included, guests have access to a kitchen to prepare their own food. There is also parking available on site. Past guests have noted the simplicity and cleanliness of the space. One said the rooms were "spotless, spacious, and very comfortable." Another mentioned that the "staff was extremely polite, helpful, and always ready to assist with a smile." It’s a place built for a good night’s rest after a long day of trekking and travel.

What guests wrote

5.0· 11 stays

““Had an amazing stay at this property! The rooms were spotless, spacious, and very comfortable. The staff was extremely polite, helpful, and always ready to assist with a smile. The location was convenient, and the overall atmosphere felt peaceful and welcoming. Great service, excellent hospitality, and truly value for money. Highly recommended for anyone lo...”

Nagendra Kumar Pal

“The guest house is centrally located near Mawkdok , the room is clean and excellent in everything”

Badap Hynniewta

“Staff behaviour is very good.. Location is soooo nicee👍👍👍👍👍👍”

Pravin Shrivastav

Where you are

Cherrapunji.

locally, Sohra

The wettest inhabited place on Earth — living root bridges, waterfalls and clouds that come indoors in the Khasi Hills.

Best time

Oct–Apr; Jun–Sep for full-flow falls

Nearest airport

Guwahati (GAU), ~150 km

Nearby

Nongriat root bridges · Mawlynnong · Dawki

Approximate location · exact address shared after booking

Around the stay

Things to do nearby.

The home is a good starting point for the classic Meghalaya circuit. The living root bridges are a worth seeing. The famous double-decker bridge in Nongriat is a challenging but rewarding trek, involving a descent of over 3,500 steps. For something less strenuous, there are other, more accessible root bridges in the area.

Near Cherrapunji, you can explore the Mawsmai and Krem Phyllut caves. These limestone caves offer a glimpse into the region's unique geology. Mawsmai is lit and easy for most visitors, while others require a guide and a bit more adventure.

The Umngot river at Dawki, near the Bangladesh border, is known for its famously clear water, which you can see right through to the riverbed. The best time for this glass-like clarity is from January to March.

Mawlynnong, often called 'Asia's cleanest village', is a short drive away. You can walk through its clean lanes and climb the Riwai sky walk, a bamboo bridge offering views over the plains of Bangladesh. Not far from Cherrapunji is Nohkalikai Falls, India's tallest plunge waterfall at 340 metres.

Logistics

Getting there.

By air: The main airport for the region is Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati (GAU), about 100km from Shillong. It’s a 3-hour drive from the airport to Shillong. A smaller airport is at Umroi, Shillong (SHL), 30km from the city, with limited flights mostly from Kolkata.

By rail: Meghalaya has no rail lines. The nearest major railway station is in Guwahati, which is well-connected to the rest of India. From the station, you can hire a taxi to Shillong.

By road: Shillong is the main hub for travel within Meghalaya. This home is on the way to Cherrapunji (Sohra), which is a 53km, 2-hour drive from Shillong. Dawki is about 95km from Shillong. Taxis are readily available from Shillong and Guwahati.

Seasons

Best time to visit.

The best season to visit the Khasi and Jaintia Hills is from October to April, when the weather is dry and the skies are generally clear. This is the ideal time for trekking to the root bridges and caving.

The monsoon season, from June to September, is intense. The region receives over 10,000mm of rainfall, and some waterfalls and caves may be closed. However, the landscape turns an incredible, vibrant green, and the waterfalls are at their most powerful.

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