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Bonfire & BBQ Homestay w/ Forest Vibe, Meghalaya

Cherrapunji· 4.4 · 390 stays

“A homestay in the Khasi & Jaintia Hills. Rooms that "blended beautifully with the forest vibe". Enjoy a bonfire, with BBQ under the stars. The staff is friendly, and you're far from the daily grind. Roads are winding. BSNL and Jio work in the towns.”

11 bedrooms

A look around

What's here

The rooms are neat, and designed to "blend beautifully with the forest vibe". You might find yourself drawn to the warmth of the bonfire, with a BBQ arranged under the stars. The staff are attentive and helpful. Here's what guests have said: "The highlight of our trip was the bonfire with BBQ — a beautifully arranged evening with warm fire, tasty grilled food, and a relaxing atmosphere under the stars." "The rooms were spacious and clean." However, be aware that the approach road has its challenges, and mobile network is limited.

What guests wrote

4.4· 390 stays

“We stayed at this property resort for two days, and the experience was simply amazing. The peaceful surroundings, lush greenery, and fresh air made it the ideal escape from daily life. The rooms were neat, comfortable, and blended beautifully with the forest vibe. The highlight of our trip was the bonfire with BBQ — a beautifully arranged evening with warm ...”

Biplab Mahato

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.

This part of Meghalaya offers plenty to explore:

Living root bridges: Hike to the famous Nongriat double-decker (3,500-step descent).
Caves: Explore the Mawsmai and Krem Phyllut caves near Cherrapunji.
Umngot River: Visit Dawki to see the glass-clear waters (best January-March).
Mawlynnong: See Asia's cleanest village, and visit the Riwai sky walk.
Nohkalikai Falls: Witness India's tallest plunge waterfall (340m).

Logistics

Getting there.

Nearest airport: Shillong (SHL) — Umroi (30km — from Shillong; limited flights, mostly via Kolkata); Guwahati (GAU) (100km — from Shillong; the standard arrival airport, 3-hour drive)
Nearest railhead: Guwahati (100km — the nearest major railhead; no rail in Meghalaya itself)
Road hubs: Shillong (0km — the state capital; the hub for Cherrapunji, Dawki, Mawlynnong); Cherrapunji (Sohra) (53km — from Shillong; 2-hour drive on a winding road); Dawki (95km — from Shillong; the river-border crossing into Bangladesh)

Seasons

Best time to visit.

The best time to visit is October to April. The monsoon season (June-September) brings heavy rain (10,000mm+), which can mean some attractions close, but the landscape is at its greenest.

Before you book

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Frequently asked

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