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Homestay in Cherrapunji with sunrise views

Cherrapunji· 4.7 · 176 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.”

Sleeps 126 beds6 bathsHouseWifiHot Water

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What's here

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· 176 stays

“We had a wonderful stay at this property in Sohra. The location is absolutely beautiful, with peaceful surroundings and stunning views that made our experience even more special. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and well-maintained, and the overall atmosphere felt very warm and welcoming. The hosts were extremely kind and helpful, always making sure we we...”

Soumik Das

“Our stay was truly wonderful and filled with great memories. The hospitality was overwhelming, making us feel like family members. The rooms were clean and spacious, providing a comfortable environment for our group. We especially enjoyed the stunning views from the property, which offered a perfect, peaceful escape.”

BHAGYASRI BORA GAU-C-17/074

“Excellent 2-day homestay in Sohra. The rooms are clean, tidy, and comfortable. The host was very attentive and helpful with our needs. Don't miss out on the home-cooked food—it’s delicious and very affordable. The location is also ideal for visiting all the major attractions in the area”

Yusuf Aslam Khan

“We stayed for 3 nights at this property in Sohra. There were 3 of us so we booked the Bamboo Room with an extra bed at 3100rs/night (breakfast included). The homestay is located in a quiet corner of Sohra, right by the edge of the hills. As the name suggests, the rooftop gives you a sweeping this property of this property. Our room was clean and cosy. The o...”

Adi Dharmawat

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

Seven Sisters Falls · Mawsmai Caves · Nongriat root bridges

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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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