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A quiet homestay in Mawkdok, Meghalaya

Shillong· 5.0 · 17 stays

“A simple home in Mawkdok, on the road between Shillong and Cherrapunji. The rooms are clean and warm, with attached bathrooms and hot water from a geyser. There's a kitchen you can use, and a large parking space right outside. It's a quiet spot, surrounded by green, ideal for a stopover or as a base to explore the Khasi Hills. The hosts are known for their warm hospitality, making it feel like "a family you'll remember".”

Sleeps 84 beds4 bathsHomestayWi-FiHot water (geyser)

A look around

What's here

The home is a simple stop on the winding road from Shillong to Cherrapunji. It sits in a calm, scenic area, surrounded by nature. The building is a single-storey structure with a large, open parking area, easy to pull into after a long drive. Inside, there are four rooms, each with its own attached bathroom. The rooms are straightforward and clean, with queen beds, a small desk, and woven bamboo-patterned ceilings. Every bathroom has a geyser for hot water, a welcome relief after a day of trekking. For colder nights, a room heater is available on request. Guests have access to Wi-Fi and a shared kitchen to prepare their own meals. It’s a place built on simple, warm gestures. As one guest put it, "The room was neat, cozy, and very comfortable." Another mentioned, "Loved the bonfire at night, mini geyser for hot water, kitchen facility, and the big parking space - very convenient." The experience often feels less like a stay and more like visiting "a family you'll remember".

What guests wrote

5.0· 17 stays

“Leave affordability, the warm gesture and the rooms that were provided was absolutely amazing. Highly recommended for people who travel as a couple or solo travelers who are on the way to Sohra. It's better to stay here at night and leave in the morning, so that you get to enjoy the beautiful scenery outside. What you get for the price point is: 1. Beds 2. ...”

Arun Kumar S

“Had a wonderful experience at this homestay. The place is surrounded by nature, very peaceful and relaxing. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Loved the bonfire at night, mini geyser for hot water, kitchen facility, and the big parking space — very convenient. The atmosphere feels safe and homely. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Mawkdok!”

Dabz27

“It was fantastic .... Owners was really humble and polite...very clean room and restroom...they provided food , tea, hot air blower, kettle etc., properly...... affordable price...extra beds was provided if needed ,.. worth staying ...good view too...”

Pranaw Vijay

“Great experience . Great location . Its extremely green and in the middle of all the popular attractions”

Sahil Taneja

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 well-placed to explore the main sights of the Khasi Hills. It sits between Shillong and Cherrapunji, making it a good base for day trips.

The living root bridges are a worth seeing. The most famous, the Nongriat double-decker bridge, is a challenging but rewarding trek down 3,500 steps into the valley.

Near Cherrapunji (Sohra), you can explore the Mawsmai and Krem Phyllut caves. These limestone caves offer a glimpse into the region's unique geology, with well-lit passages in Mawsmai and more adventurous spelunking opportunities elsewhere.

The Umngot river at Dawki, near the Bangladesh border, is famous for its crystal-clear water, which makes boats look like they are floating on air. The clarity is best between January and March.

Mawlynnong, often called Asia's cleanest village, is a short drive away. You can walk through its pristine lanes and climb the Riwai sky walk, a bamboo structure offering views over the plains of Bangladesh.

Nohkalikai Falls, India's tallest plunge waterfall at 340 metres, is a powerful sight, especially during or just after the monsoon.

Logistics

Getting there.

By Air: The nearest major airport is Guwahati (GAU), about 100km from Shillong. It’s a 3-hour drive from the airport to Shillong, the region's main hub. A smaller airport at Shillong (SHL) is 30km away but has limited connectivity, mostly via Kolkata.

By Rail: The nearest major railway station is in Guwahati, 100km from Shillong. Meghalaya itself does not have a rail network. Taxis are available at the station for the onward journey.

By Road: Shillong is the central hub for travel within Meghalaya. This home is in Mawkdok, on the main road to Cherrapunji (Sohra), which is a 53km, 2-hour drive from Shillong. Dawki is about 95km from Shillong.

Seasons

Best time to visit.

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

The monsoon, from June to September, is intense. The region receives over 10,000mm of rainfall, turning the landscape an impossible shade of green. While waterfalls are at their most spectacular, some caves and trek routes may be closed due to the rain.

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