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Homestay near Mawphlang's Sacred Forest

Mawlynnong· 4.9 · 17 stays

“Experience a clean and welcoming homestay, offering a comfortable atmosphere for all travelers. This house provides a genuine sense of warmth and hospitality, ensuring a pleasant stay for everyone. Guests frequently enjoy the fresh, simple food prepared on-site, a true highlight of the experience. Direct access to popular trekking routes allows for easy exploration of the surrounding natural beauty. Modern amenities like a geyser and heater are provided for your comfort.”

4 bedroomsSleeps 84 beds4 bathsHouseWifiHot Water

A look around

What's here

The home is easy to find, right on the main road in Mawphlang. It’s a simple, practical base for exploring the Khasi hills. Inside, you will find four bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. The rooms are kept clean and uncluttered, with beds made up for your arrival. Heaters are provided for when the hill station cold sets in, and each bathroom has a geyser for a hot shower after a long walk. There is a kitchen with a gas stove and a small fridge, which guests are welcome to use. From the balcony, you can see the green hills and the clouds that roll over the landscape. There is a small parking area on the property, enough for two or three cars. The place is looked after by Felisha, the caretaker. She keeps the home running and helps guests settle in. As one visitor wrote, "Caretaker Ms Felisha name need to be mentioned as she was a great host and ever ready to help." It’s a straightforward space, made for trekkers and families looking for a functional stay. Another guest put it simply: "The place felt incredibly cozy and homely."

What guests wrote

4.9· 17 stays

“Beautiful homestay, very close to David Scott Trail entry point as well as Scared Forest, Mawphlang. Moreover very clean & comfortable rooms. Caretaker Ms Felisha name need to be mentioned as she was a great host and ever ready to help. We stayed there from 6th to 8th Nov'2025. 100% satisfied that we choose this property at Mawphlang Meghalaya.”

salim ashraf

“Had a wonderful stay at this homestay in Mawphlang. The place felt incredibly cozy and homely. The food was amazing-simple, fresh. The host was extremely responsive and genuinely helpful. Overall, everything was perfect. I'm really glad I chose this place and would happily come back again.”

Lalit Verma

“One of the finest stays in our Meghalaya trip! We extended our stay to visit the beautiful Mawphlang and the surrounding area. The stay is very well maintained, caretaker and the owner are very responsive. Highlight recommended!”

Swapnil Pungale

“The homestay is very cozy and clean. It has a very good vibe and located near the sacred forest in Mawphlang. It provides all the facilities like gryser and heater. Very warm and homely. Highly recommended.”

JAGRITI CHOURASIA

“Nice homestay. Neat and clean, on the highway itself. It has a small parking for two/ three cars. Suitable for family stays and for ones who intent to visit Sacred Forest and go on David Scott Trek. Kitchen available for use. Though the food supplied by the homestay can improve.”

Mridul Saikia

Where you are

Mawlynnong.

locally, Asia's Cleanest Village

Spotless bamboo-lined lanes, a living root bridge and treetop views into Bangladesh — Asia's cleanest village.

Best time

Oct–Apr for easy walking; Jun–Sep for a lush green village

Nearest airport

Guwahati (GAU), ~180 km

Nearby

Living root bridge · Riwai skywalk · Balancing Rock

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Around the stay

Things to do nearby.

The home is a short distance from two of Meghalaya’s most well-known natural sites. The Mawphlang Sacred Forest is a dense, protected grove held sacred by the Khasi people for centuries. You’ll need a local guide to walk you through its quiet paths.

The David Scott Trail, a famous 16-km trek, also starts nearby. The trail follows an old mule track from the 1800s, crossing rivers and passing through Khasi villages. It’s a full day’s walk, so it’s best to start early.

The state capital, Shillong, is about an hour’s drive away. You can use Mawphlang as a quieter base to explore the city’s markets, cafes, and sights like the Don Bosco Museum or Ward's Lake.

Logistics

Getting there.

By Air - The main airport for Meghalaya is Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) in Guwahati, Assam. From there, it’s a 3-hour drive to Shillong. A smaller airport is at Umroi (SHL), about 30 km from Shillong, with limited flights, mostly from Kolkata. From Shillong, Mawphlang is another hour by car.

By Rail - The nearest major railway station is in Guwahati. There are no train lines in Meghalaya. You can hire a taxi from the station for the drive to Shillong and then onward to Mawphlang.

By Road - Mawphlang is well-connected by road to Shillong, which is the central road hub for the region. Taxis are readily available from Shillong for the drive.

Seasons

Best time to visit.

The best months to visit are from October to April, after the monsoon has passed. The skies are clearer, and the weather is pleasant for trekking and sightseeing. The landscape is still green from the rains.

The monsoon season, from June to September, sees some of the heaviest rainfall in the world. While the waterfalls are at their most powerful and the hills are a deep, lush green, travel can be difficult. Some trails and caves may be closed, and landslides are a possibility.

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