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Homestay in Cherrapunji with valley views.

Cherrapunji· 4.3 · 849 stays

“Experience a memorable stay in Meghalaya. Enjoy good food, including breakfast and dinner, served by humble and hospitable staff. The rooms are neat and clean, offering a classic vibe. While rooms are compact, the views from your accommodation are noteworthy. The property is situated a short distance from the main market, making it a worthwhile destination. This is a great option for a room stay, providing a comfortable and pleasant experience.”

2 bedroomsSleeps 42 beds2 bathsHomestay

A look around

What's here

The home has a covered porch that looks out over a small garden and the hills beyond. It’s a good spot for morning tea. Inside, the home has two bedrooms, each with its own attached bathroom. The rooms are clean and functional, with king-sized beds and large windows. While some guests find the rooms a bit small, others call them cozy. As one guest, Vivek Sundaresan, wrote, "The view from the room is amazing and the rooms are very cozy." The bathrooms are equipped with water heaters, a welcome detail on cool Cherrapunji mornings. For colder nights, room heaters can be arranged for a reasonable price. The in-house kitchen serves what guests describe as "simple, homely, and delicious" food for breakfast and dinner. The staff are often mentioned for being attentive and helpful, making sure guests have what they need.

What guests wrote

4.3· 849 stays

“We stayed one night with family. It was a truly memorable experience. Located near the India-Bangladesh border, the surroundings are lush, peaceful, and breathtaking. The food was another highlight, simple, homely, and delicious. The staff was incredibly courteous and attentive. Highly recommended.”

shiv shanker singh

“This is an excellent room stay, one of the best home stays in Cherapunji. The view from the room is amazing and the rooms are very cozy. The rooms are neat, clean with water heaters. Good room heaters are available at reasonable price. Breakfast here is good too.”

Vivek Sundaresan

“10/10 hotel. Such a classic vibe. Staff is so humble. Hospitality is awesome.”

Prince Saharan

“We stayed at this place for 2 nights. The rooms are neat, clean though relatively small in size compared to other homestays we stayed. Food both breakfast and Dinner was good. The staff especially the front office manager was very helpful. Overall decent service and a nice stay.”

Amol Subhedar

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 exploring the Khasi Hills. The famous living root bridges of Nongriat are a drive and a steep trek away, involving a descent of about 3,500 steps into the valley. It's a full-day trip, so start early.

Closer to Cherrapunji are the Mawsmai and Krem Phyllut caves, which offer a glimpse into the region's limestone formations. Some sections are lit, making them accessible to most visitors.

India's tallest plunge waterfall, Nohkalikai Falls, is also nearby. The viewpoint offers a wide perspective of the 340-metre drop, especially clear after the monsoon.

For a longer day trip, you can drive to the border town of Dawki. The Umngot river here is known for its clear water, especially from January to March, when you can see the riverbed from your boat. On the way, you can stop at Mawlynnong, often called Asia's cleanest village, and walk on the Riwai sky walk for views over the plains of Bangladesh.

Logistics

Getting there.

By Air: The nearest major airport is Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati (GAU), about 100km from Shillong. From Guwahati, it's a 3-hour drive to Shillong, and another 2 hours to Cherrapunji. A smaller airport at Umroi near Shillong (SHL) has limited flights, mainly from Kolkata.

By Rail: The nearest major railway station is in Guwahati. There is no rail connectivity in Meghalaya, so you will need to hire a car or take a shared taxi from the station for the rest of the journey.

By Road: Cherrapunji, also known as Sohra, is 53km from Shillong, the state capital. The drive takes about two hours on a winding, scenic road. Shillong is the main hub for accessing all major sights in the Khasi Hills.

Seasons

Best time to visit.

The best time to visit is from October to April, when the skies are generally clear and the weather is pleasant. This is the ideal season for trekking and sightseeing.

The monsoon season, from June to September, is an experience in itself. Cherrapunji receives some of the highest rainfall in the world, and the landscape turns a deep, lush green. Waterfalls are at their most powerful. However, heavy rain can cause travel delays, and some caves and trekking routes may be closed.

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Frequently asked

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