2-Bedroom Homestay in Shillong, Khasi Hills
4.7· 7 stays
Things to do nearby.
Lady Hydari Park sits just 1 km away near Police Bazar, offering a quick city walk among flower beds, trees, and small manicured paths. It works well for a short morning walk before heading out into the wider valley.
Elephant Falls sits 12 km from the home, featuring a three-tier waterfall reached by paved stone steps. It makes for an easy half-day excursion, best visited early in the day to avoid afternoon crowds.
Umiam Lake, located 17 km north on the Guwahati road, provides a broad water view framed by pine hills. It serves as a classic sunset stop on your way into or out of town.
Ward's Lake, located in central Shillong, features a 19th-century horse-shoe layout with wooden footbridges, paddle boats, and rhododendron-lined walking paths.
Shillong Peak stands at 1,965 meters above sea level, offering panoramic views of the city and valley floor below on clear mornings.
Don Bosco Museum of Indigenous Cultures in Mawlai rises across seven storeys, documenting the heritage, traditional attire, crafts, and lifestyle of Northeast India's indigenous communities.
Laitlum Canyons sits 25 km east of town, where grassy ridges drop sharply into deep green gorges. Plan to bring a windbreaker, as mountain breezes sweep across the open ridge throughout the day.
Mawphlang Sacred Grove lies 25 km southwest. Local Khasi guides lead quiet walks under a dense forest canopy, explaining ancient tribal preservation customs and local plant species.
Getting there.
Shillong Airport at Umroi sits 30 km away, offering select regional flights primarily connected through Kolkata. Flights are subject to weather conditions during rainy months.
Guwahati's Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport lies 100 km north and serves as the main air gateway to Meghalaya. The drive takes roughly 3 hours along National Highway 6.
Guwahati Railway Station, also 100 km away, is the nearest major railhead, as there are no train lines operating within Meghalaya itself. Shared cabs and private taxis run regularly from the station up to Shillong.
Best time to visit.
October through April brings dry weather, blue skies, and clear mountain visibility across the Khasi Hills. October and November carry crisp air following the monsoon, making day trips and hikes pleasant.
June through September brings the full Khasi monsoon. Heavy rains transform regional waterfalls into full flow and cover the pine hills in thick fog, though outdoor sight-seeing requires rain gear and road journeys may take extra time.


