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A Shillong lodge with mountain views, Meghalaya

Shillong· 4.4 · 181 stays

“A family-run home in Shillong, where the host, Dajied, is always a message away. The rooms are simple and clean, with a terrace that opens up to a view of the surrounding hills. Mornings start with a breakfast of bread and eggs before you head out to explore the Khasi Hills. The home is a short drive from the main city, giving you a real sense of a Shillong neighbourhood.”

Sleeps 66 beds3 bathsLodge

A look around

What's here

The best part of the day might be on the terrace, which opens up to a backyard view of the hills around Shillong. This is a simple, straightforward home run by Dajied and his family, a place to map out your days exploring Meghalaya. The home accommodates up to six guests across its rooms, with three bathrooms available. Rooms are neat and functional, with king beds and space to settle in. One guest found their room "well furnished and well decorated with all the essentials." The host, Dajied, is usually just a WhatsApp message away for advice on getting around or planning a day trip. Mornings often start with a simple breakfast of bread and eggs, setting you up for the day. There is a garden space and parking is available on site. It’s a real neighbourhood stay, a chance to see the city beyond the main tourist circuit. As another guest put it, "I’ve never received such care from a Homestay. Dajied and his family went above and beyond during my stay."

What guests wrote

4.4· 181 stays

“Everything thing about this place was top notch! I’ve never received such care from a Homestay. Dajied and his family went above and beyond during my stay. Since I am in India during the Covid lockdown they made sure we were safe and cared for. Anything we needed they took care of. My room was beautiful and clean. If your in Shillong you would be making a...”

Kimberly Tucker

“Great place to stay with lovely rooms and great amenities The room was well furnished and well decorated with all the essentials . The bathroom had great quality installations and was big enough for use . Overall it is a great and beautiful place to stay in Shillong Just it is quite far from the main city , so that's a demerit but still it's worth while .....”

Anuj

“Homestays rather than hotels or resorts are a common sight in Meghalaya. We had opted for this homestay purely based on Google reviews and it didn't disappoint. We had a small single room with an attached bathroom. Everything was neatly maintained. We were also provided with breakfast of bread and eggs every day. Overall a satisfying experience!”

Smruthi Vinayak Rengan

“We stayed at this property’s for 2 nights. Host is a really cool person. He advised us on how to travel around. He was always instantly available on WhatsApp. Anything you need was just a msg away. The best thing about the stay was the terrace opens up to the backyard of the mountain view. The only reason I awarded 4 instead of 5 stars is because there wer...”

Ravi Ojha

Where you are

Jowai.

The district HQ of the Jaintia Hills — a turquoise waterfall, ancient monoliths, and a quieter, more local pace than Shillong or Cherrapunji.

Best time

Oct–Apr; Jun–Sep for full-flow falls

Nearest airport

Guwahati (GAU), ~160 km

Nearby

Krang Suri Falls · Thadlaskein Lake · Nartiang Monoliths

Approximate location · exact address shared after booking

Around the stay

Things to do nearby.

Shillong is a good base for exploring the East Khasi Hills. In the city itself, Ward's Lake is a 19th-century landmark with paddle boats and a walking path surrounded by rhododendrons. A short drive away in Mawlai, the Don Bosco Museum of Indigenous Cultures offers a deep dive into the region's tribes across seven floors. For a quick trip out of town, Elephant Falls is a three-tier waterfall just 12km away, easily done in half a day.

For wider views, drive to Shillong Peak, the highest point in the area at 1,965m, for a full valley panorama on a clear day. Laitlum Canyons, about 25km east, offers dramatic ridge views at what feels like the 'end of the hills'. For a different kind of quiet, the Mawphlang Sacred Grove is a protected Khasi forest 25km southwest, best explored with a local guide who can share its stories. Back in town, the Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians is a notable Gothic church dating back to 1936, and Lady Hydari Park offers a quick city stop with its small zoo, just 1km from Police Bazar.

Logistics

Getting there.

By air: The nearest airport is Shillong Airport (SHL) at Umroi, 30km away. It has limited flights, mostly connecting through Kolkata, and operations can be weather-dependent. The more common arrival point is Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati (GAU), Assam, which is 100km away. The drive from Guwahati to Shillong takes about three hours on NH6.

By rail: Meghalaya has no rail lines. The nearest major railway station is in Guwahati, 100km from Shillong. From there, you can hire a taxi or take a shared Sumo for the journey up to the hills.

By road: Shillong is well-connected by road. The central hub for transport and the market is Police Bazar. Key points on the routes to major sights include Umiam Lake (Barapani), a reservoir 17km out on the Guwahati road, Cherrapunji (Sohra) at 53km, and Dawki on the Bangladesh border at 95km.

Seasons

Best time to visit.

The best season for clear skies and valley views is from October to April. The weather is pleasant for walking and day trips. The monsoon arrives from June to September, bringing the famous Khasi rain. While Shillong itself remains mostly accessible, the constant rain can cause some outlying sights to close, and views are often obscured by clouds. This is the time to see the waterfalls at their most powerful.

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