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Homestay in Cherrapunji with sunrise views

Cherrapunji· 4.7 · 136 stays

“A simple home in Cherrapunji, where the days start with sunrise views from the terrace. The staff, led by Kit, treat you like family. Meals are home-cooked and simple, with traditional Khasi dishes on offer. It's a clean, quiet place to watch the clouds roll over the hills, close to Mawsmai caves and the Seven Sisters waterfalls. A good place to pause.”

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The best seat is on the roof. Up on the terrace, with a cup of tea, you can watch the sun come up over the valley. It’s what guests talk about most. As one wrote, the terrace is the "wow factor - the best sunrise this property and if you are a star gazer, it is your place". Inside, the home is simple, clean, and well-kept. The six bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, are designed for a good night's rest after a day of trekking. The rooms are spacious, with king beds and large windows that look out onto the green hills and, on a clear day, distant waterfalls. The real heart of the place is the hospitality. The host, Kit, and the staff are known for making guests feel completely at home. "They treated us like family and made us feel comfortable from the first day," one guest said. This extends to the kitchen, which serves simple, tasty food that feels like it was made at home. Don't miss the local Khasi dishes. As another guest advised, "never try dinner from outside, you can hardly tell any difference than your home kitchen."

What guests wrote

4.7· 136 stays

“We had a wonderful experience staying at this homestay in Cherrapunji. The location is absolutely breathtaking — surrounded by lush green hills, waterfalls, and misty clouds all around. It truly feels like living in the heart of nature. The rooms were neat, cozy, and well-maintained, offering stunning views right from the balcony. The hosts were incredibly ...”

koushik dutta

“We chose this homestay as our last option, but it turned out to be the perfect stay! 😊 The rooms were decent and comfortable, the food was really good and is prepared in their own kitchen. Food options are Minimal yet it's sufficient to satisfy our hunger. The host was very kind and helpful. It also has proper parking space, which made things much easier. O...”

Shiva Dharshan Vanapalli

“We had a really nice stay at this homestay. All the staff members were very kind, friendly, and always ready to help—especially Kit 😊. They treated us like family and made us feel comfortable from the first day. The rooms had a beautiful this property, and we enjoyed watching and capturing the sunrise every morning. The place was clean, peaceful, and well t...”

Akshar Patel

“I had a very pleasant stay at this homestay . The behavior of all the staff members was excellent—polite, helpful, and always welcoming. They made us feel comfortable throughout our stay. The rooms offer beautiful views, which made the experience even more relaxing. Everything was clean and well maintained. The food quality was also very good, with tasty dis...”

Shramona Ganguly

“Best homestay , will definitely revisit and recommend for a well served family friendly stay. Wow factor- the terrace ( best sunrise this property and if you are a star gazer, it is your place) NB - when you stay in there never try dinner from outside, you can hardly tell any difference than your home kitchen.”

sanjay das

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 exploring the region's natural wonders. 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.

Closer to the home are the Mawsmai and Krem Phyllut caves, a network of limestone caves that you can explore. They are well-lit and give a glimpse into the world beneath the hills.

India's tallest plunge waterfall, Nohkalikai Falls (340m), is a short drive away. The viewpoint offers a dramatic sight, especially during the monsoon when the water is at its most powerful.

Drive towards the Bangladesh border to find the Umngot river at Dawki. Between January and March, the water is so clear it looks like boats are floating in mid-air.

Nearby Mawlynnong is famous for being 'Asia's cleanest village'. A short walk from the village leads to the Riwai sky walk, a bamboo bridge offering views over the plains of Bangladesh.

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 and the most connected airport. From there, it's a 3-hour drive to Shillong. A smaller airport is at Umroi, near Shillong (SHL), 30km from the city, with limited flights.
By rail: Guwahati Railway Station (100km from Shillong) is the closest major railhead. There is no rail connectivity within Meghalaya.
By road: Shillong is the state capital and the main hub for taxis and buses to Cherrapunji (53km, 2 hours), Dawki (95km), and other destinations.

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. This is the ideal season for trekking and caving.

The monsoon, from June to September, is a different experience altogether. The region receives over 10,000mm of rain, turning the landscape a brilliant, intense green. Waterfalls are at their peak, but be prepared for road closures and some attractions like caves being shut.

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