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Bonfire, Wifi, Kitchen, Lodge, Meghalaya

Shillong· 3.7 · 52 stays

“Our host, Don, is praised for going beyond his way to make us comfortable, offering good sightseeing suggestions and even arranging a bonfire at night. Enjoy the convenience of a community kitchen equipped with basic utensils and appreciate the thoughtful amenities like a water heater, kettle, wifi, and double blankets. Located at the centre of mystical hills, As one guest put it, it's a one stop destination to enrich your life with hospitality and convenient access to many attractions. Don't worry about being...”

5 bedroomsSleeps 105 beds5 bathsHomestayWi-FiHot water (geyser)

A look around

What's here

The home is a simple, concrete structure, set back from the road behind a metal gate. The rooms are functional and clean, with unadorned grey walls, wooden beds, and attached bathrooms. It's a place built for a purpose: a reliable stop for travellers exploring one of India's wettest, greenest corners. There are five private bedrooms in total, each with a king bed and its own attached bathroom, sleeping up to 10 guests across the property. Rooms are booked individually. All bathrooms are equipped with a geyser for hot water. Amenities are practical - there's Wi-Fi, power backup for the frequent monsoon cuts, on-site parking, and access to a shared kitchen. Room heaters are available on request for the colder nights. As one guest noted, it's a "room stay... equipped with strong WIFI and geyser for 24hrs."

What guests wrote

3.7· 52 stays

“Great place to stay if you're on a budget and don't mind a walk. Owner was amazing, always happy to help. It's a bit of a walk to any shops or cafes, especially on a Sunday but not bad.”

Billy Seth-Grimmett

“Nice place to visit . Stay is good. Carry your own water bottle. Choose the first room.”

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“Best room stay for a group of 3, equipped with strong WIFI and geyser for 24hrs. It's located 2km from the centre (sohra). There were three rooms, the one we stayed had Geyser. Please check with the property owner before Booking”

kamalesh ganesh

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.

Cherrapunji, or Sohra as it's locally known, is the gateway to the southern Khasi Hills. From here, you can drive to the region's most famous sights. The living root bridges are a worth seeing; the Nongriat double-decker bridge requires a steep 3,500-step descent into the valley, a trek that rewards you with one of the world's most unique structures.

Closer to town are the Mawsmai and Krem Phyllut caves, ancient limestone formations you can explore with a guide. A few hours' drive takes you to Dawki, on the Bangladesh border, where the Umngot river runs famously clear from January to March, allowing boats to float on what looks like glass.

Nearby, you can visit Mawlynnong, often cited as Asia's cleanest village, and walk the Riwai sky walk for views over the plains of Bangladesh. And then there is Nohkalikai Falls, India's tallest plunge waterfall at 340 metres, a powerful sight, especially just after the monsoon.

Logistics

Getting there.

The standard arrival point for Meghalaya is Guwahati, which has the nearest major airport and railhead.

By air: Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) in Guwahati is 100km from Shillong, a 3-hour drive. Shillong also has a smaller airport at Umroi (SHL), 30km away, with limited flights, mostly from Kolkata.
By rail: Guwahati is the nearest major railway station, connecting the region to the rest of India. There is no rail network in Meghalaya itself.
By road: From Guwahati, it’s a 3-hour drive to Shillong, the state capital. Cherrapunji (Sohra) is another 2-hour drive (53km) from Shillong on a winding road. The home is located about 2km from the main Sohra market.

Seasons

Best time to visit.

The best time to visit the Khasi Hills is from October to April, when the skies are clear and the weather is pleasant for trekking and sightseeing. The monsoon, from June to September, is a different experience altogether. The region receives over 10,000mm of rain, turning the landscape an intense, almost fluorescent green. Waterfalls are at their most powerful, but some caves and trails may be closed.

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