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Cherrapunji homestay, Meghalaya - mountain views

Cherrapunji· 5.0 · 14 stays

“Experience a refreshing homestay amidst the natural beauty of Meghalaya. This comfortable property offers a peaceful environment for relaxation and exploration. Guests can enjoy guided treks through lush landscapes, savor delicious local meals prepared with fresh ingredients, and gather around a warm bonfire under the starlit sky. The expansive views provide a constant backdrop to your stay, inviting you to unwind. Ideal for families or groups seeking an immersive nature experience and a break from daily...”

4 bedroomsSleeps 84 beds4 bathsHouseWifiHot Water

A look around

What's here

Tall stone monoliths line the entry driveway where the main road levels out near the hills. The morning air smells of damp ground and pine foliage, cold enough to turn breath into mist. A long front porch runs across the building, where dark wooden doors open into four private bedrooms. Across the open yard, tall pine trees rise around a small hillside water reservoir, and clouds settle low over the grass by late afternoon. Inside, the layout is simple and direct. The home offers four private bedrooms, each with a double bed, clean sheets, and an attached bathroom fitted with a dedicated hot water geyser and bucket setup for cold mountain mornings. The arrangement allows families or group travels to stay together with ease, accommodating up to eight guests across four double beds and four bathrooms. The host lives nearby and takes personal care of guests, serving simple local meals made to order from the home kitchen. Dinners feature hot rice, local vegetables, and regional Khasi dishes served fresh. As one visitor noted, it is a "Very good host plus homely stay and food." Another guest called it a "Very good host, friendly activist, homely place & excellent hospitality," while a third guest pointed out the value, noting "Very nice rooms with very reasonable price ." A fourth reviewer simply shared, "Friendly host, good hospitality & homely stay".

What guests wrote

5.0· 14 stays

“Very nice rooms with very reasonable price . And the owner is also very good .”

Santam Mohanta

“Very good host, friendly activist, homely place & excellent hospitality”

Lbk kharkongor

“Friendly host, good hospitality & homely stay”

Damaris Khongwir20

“Very good host plus homely stay and food.”

Hetal Kore

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 positioned conveniently for exploring Cherrapunji's waterfalls, caves, and trails. Nohkalikai Falls drops 340 meters over dark stone cliffs into a turquoise basin far below. Plan a visit in the early morning hours before thick cloud cover fills the gorge.

The cave systems at Mawsmai and Krem Phyllut lie a short drive away. Mawsmai Cave features lighted walking paths through narrow rock passages, natural limestone pillars, and low ceiling corridors that require no specialized gear or guiding.

For hikers, the path down to the living root bridges of Nongriat starts nearby. Reaching the famous double-decker root bridge requires descending 3,500 stone steps into the jungle valley and crossing narrow cable bridges over mountain streams. Start the hike by 7am to avoid peak afternoon heat and carry sufficient water for the climb back.

Further southeast toward the Bangladesh border, the Umngot River at Dawki runs glass-clear from January through March, where wooden river boats appear to float directly over the stones below.

Mawlynnong village and the nearby Riwai sky walk offer an easier outing along cobblestone village lanes, bamboo walkways, and tidy flower gardens maintained by local households.

Logistics

Getting there.

Guwahati Airport serves as the main arrival hub for Meghalaya, located 100 kilometers north. The road travel from Guwahati to Cherrapunji takes roughly three to four hours along the national highway, climbing through Shillong before reaching the Sohra tableland.

Shillong Airport at Umroi is located 30 kilometers from Shillong city and operates limited direct regional flights, primarily connecting through Kolkata. Travelers landing at Umroi can arrange local taxi transport onward to Cherrapunji, which takes around two hours.

Guwahati Railway Station is the nearest major railhead, situated 100 kilometers away. Shared cars and private taxis travel daily between the station and Cherrapunji via Shillong.

Seasons

Best time to visit.

October through April brings clear skies, mountain air, and cooler evenings, making it the primary season for walking village trails, visiting caves, and daytime sight-seeing. Daytime temperatures remain pleasant, typically between 15 and 20 degrees Celsius.

The monsoon season from June through September brings dramatic downpours, with over 10,000 millimeters of rainfall cascading across the plateau. While certain cave passages and river hikes close during peak rain, the waterfalls reach maximum volume and the valley turns dense with green foliage.

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