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Quiet homestay outside Cherrapunji, Meghalaya

Cherrapunji· 4.6 · 99 stays

“A quiet home in Cherrapunji, set away from the main town's bustle. The rooms are spacious, and many open onto small balconies with views of the grasslands. The food is simple and home-cooked, with breakfast included. Staff like Akki are around to help. A good place for large families or groups exploring the waterfalls and root bridges of Meghalaya.”

10 bedroomsSleeps 2016 beds10 bathsHomestayBasic EssentialsWifi

A look around

What's here

The home sits in a quiet part of Sohra, away from the town's main bustle. The air is calm here. From some of the balconies, you can see a small stream winding through the grassy landscape. The building itself is simple and functional, with a wide concrete yard out front. Inside, the home has ten private bedrooms, each with its own attached bathroom. The rooms are large and kept clean, with basic wooden beds and space to move around. It’s a straightforward setup, designed for groups and families who need a simple, private base to explore from. The total space can accommodate up to 20 people across its 16 beds. The kitchen is a key part of the stay. As one guest put it, the "food provided by them felt like home- made food ❤️". Breakfast is complimentary. The staff are helpful - another guest mentioned, "We met a staff Akki who is friendly and helped us whenever we needed something". It’s a place built on simple service, not elaborate amenities.

What guests wrote

4.6· 99 stays

“Just completed out trip to Meghalaya...we stayed here for 2 days ....It was an wonderful hotel to stay ..rooms are spacious and clean ..food provided by them felt like home- made food ❤️ enjoyed being at there for 2 days ....We met a staff Akki who is friendly and helped us whenever we needed something ❤️❤️❤️”

SUVAPRIYA SAHA

“It's a nice villa situated in Sohra. Outside the usual hustle bustle of the sohra city, it's location is perfect, if anyone is looking to avoid noise, chaos etc. The food quality is is very good. Breakfast is complimentary. Rooms are very spacious.”

aritra banerjee

“Rooms are very good, Can add heater for every room, Usually 95 percentage of tourists who stay come via a package,so if Breakfast is made as a Buffet as in other places it will be much more better.But rest of the facilities are good”

Pa 1

“The hotel is in a secluded area. The surroundings are calm. We will stay at this hotel tonight. The system here is very good. If you want, you can stay here with your family, no problem”

ARINDAM NANDI

“Place is extremely remote, but food and staff are very good. Kudos to the services .. would give 5 star if breakfast is served on time”

Priya M.

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 base for exploring the Khasi Hills. The Nongriat double-decker living root bridge is a famous, demanding trek down 3,500 steps into the valley. Closer to the home are the Mawsmai and Krem Phyllut caves, which offer a glimpse into the limestone formations of the region.

A drive away is the Umngot river at Dawki, on the Bangladesh border. The water is famously clear from January to March, allowing boats to look as if they are floating on air. You can also visit Mawlynnong, often called Asia's cleanest village, and walk along the Riwai sky walk for views over the plains. Nearby, Nohkalikai Falls is India's tallest plunge waterfall, a sheer 340-metre drop.

Logistics

Getting there.

By air: The nearest airport with limited connectivity is Shillong (SHL), about 30km from Shillong city. The main airport for the region is Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati (GAU), Assam, about 100km from Shillong. The drive from Guwahati to Shillong takes around 3 hours.

By rail: The nearest major railway station is in Guwahati, Assam. There is no rail connectivity to Meghalaya. From the station, you can hire a taxi for the 3-hour drive to Shillong, and then onward to Cherrapunji.

By road: Cherrapunji (also known as Sohra) is 53km from Shillong, the state capital. The drive takes about 2 hours on a winding, scenic road. The home is located in a quiet area just outside the main town.

Seasons

Best time to visit.

The best time to visit Cherrapunji is from October to April. The weather is dry, the skies are clearer, and the waterfalls are accessible. The air is cool and pleasant.

The monsoon, from June to September, is an experience in itself. This is one of the wettest places on earth, receiving over 10,000mm of rain. The landscape turns a deep, vivid green. While some caves and trails may close due to the water levels, the clouds and mist create a unique atmosphere.

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