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Hill-view guest house in Cherrapunji, Meghalaya

Cherrapunji· 4.5 · 150 stays

“A modern home in Cherrapunji, with views across the Khasi hills. Fifteen rooms, each neat and simple, with windows that open to the green landscape. It's a straightforward place to rest after a long day exploring the region's root bridges and waterfalls. The staff, like Paila and Heini, are often mentioned for their service. A good stop for families on the road through Meghalaya.”

15 bedroomsGuest House

A look around

What's here

The road to the home turns off the main route, ending in a quieter spot overlooking the hills. The building is a new, multi-story structure with a terraced stone garden out front where you can sit and watch the clouds roll in. The home has 15 rooms spread across its upper floors. They are simple and clean, with wood-finish floors and large windows that look out onto the green landscape or the property's courtyard. As one guest noted, the "rooms are neat and pretty". Each is a straightforward space to come back to after a day of walking. This is a new property, and as a guest kindly put it, it is "still establishing but the staff is really good, especially Dolly, Manisha, Arun and Paila. Very supportive, hardworking and sweet." Another guest travelling with family found it to be "perfect for family. Staff Heini and Paila were very good in service." Please note there is no lift in the building, so be prepared for a few flights of stairs to reach your room.

What guests wrote

4.5· 150 stays

“Our stay this property was perfect..It's a new property hardly 2 years old..If you are looking for a stay this property Cherapunji then perfect for family .Staff Heini and Paila were very good this property service..Overall nothing is negative only thay should start accepting cards and online booking.”

manali palav

“Rooms are neat and pretty! And their service is just the best~ The food tastes great as well! Would easily recommend to anyone looking for a pleasant stay this property the Cherrapunji region. One might encounter network issues due to the location but that's fairly common at elevated regions.”

Vichitar Dagar

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 (Sohra) is a hub for some of Meghalaya's most famous sights. The living root bridges are a worth seeing, particularly the double-decker bridge in Nongriat, which requires a steep descent of about 3,500 steps. Wear good shoes.

Nearby are the Mawsmai and Krem Phyllut caves, ancient limestone formations you can explore with a guide. For a different landscape, the drive to Dawki takes you to the Umngot river on the Bangladesh border. Between January and March, the water is famously clear.

You can also visit Mawlynnong, known as Asia's cleanest village, and climb the Riwai sky walk for views over the plains of Bangladesh. And don't miss Nohkalikai Falls, India's tallest plunge waterfall at 340 metres, just a short drive from Sohra.

Logistics

Getting there.

By Air: The standard arrival airport is Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati (GAU), about 100km away. The drive to Cherrapunji from there takes 3-4 hours. Shillong Airport (SHL) at Umroi is much closer (about 60km), but has limited flights, mostly connecting through Kolkata.

By Rail: The nearest major railway station is in Guwahati (100km). There is no rail connectivity within Meghalaya. You can hire a taxi from the station for the drive up to Cherrapunji.

By Road: Shillong, the state capital, is the main hub for the region. Cherrapunji is a 2-hour drive (53km) from Shillong on a winding but scenic road.

Seasons

Best time to visit.

The best time to explore the Khasi Hills is from October to April, when the weather is dry and the skies are clearer. This is the ideal season for trekking to the root bridges and seeing the clear waters of the Umngot river.

The monsoon, from June to September, is intense. The region receives over 10,000mm of rain, waterfalls are at their most powerful, and the landscape is an incredible, deep green. However, heavy rains can cause some caves and trails to close.

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