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Lakeside Highway Retreat with Mesmerizing Views

Thadlaskein (Near Jowai)· 3.8 · 361 stays

“In Jowai, Meghalaya, a homestay with scenic views of the West Jaintia Hills. Rooms are spacious and clean, according to a recent guest. The restaurant serves delicious food, though you might wait a bit. "Ambiance was awesome," one guest wrote after being stranded by fog.”

A day at the house

What's here

Rooms here are spacious and clean, with a focus on comfort and simplicity. One guest, stranded at 2 am due to fog, was grateful for the late-night room. "Ambiance was awesome," they wrote. Another guest raved about the restaurant: "Very nice restaurant. Nice seating arrangement. Spacious dining area. Good parking area. Food was good and tasty." The dining area is spacious, making it ideal for groups. The restaurant’s offerings are a highlight, with positive feedback on the food. One guest noted, "food delivered was delicious though it takes a longer time than usual."

What guests wrote

3.8· 361 stays

“Very nice hotel and restaurant. Very nice view, well decorated and very nice service”

Sanjay Kumar

“One of the best among few hotels in jowai. Just beside the national highway and thadlaskein lake this hotel gives scenic view of West jayantiya hills. Rooms were spacious and clean, Bathroom was very clean, food delivered was delicious though it takes a longer time than usual. Overall it's a good stay if you visit jowai.”

Atri Bhattacharya

“Best stay near Jowai. I was stranded at midnight 2am in jowai due to fog. The actual booked hotel didn’t respond us at that time but this hotel received my request & provided room for us. Will definitely visit in future. Ambiance was awesome 👍”

uranus debbarma

“Very nice restaurant. Nice seating arrangement. Spacious dining area. Good parking area. Food was good and tasty.”

Hemanta Dutta

Where you'll be

Thadlaskein (Near Jowai), Meghalaya.

Approximate location · exact address shared after booking

Lakeside Highway Retreat with Mesmerizing Views is in Thadlaskein (Near Jowai), Meghalaya. Exact address is shared after booking.

Around the stay

Things to do nearby.

This homestay is well-placed for exploring the wonders of the Khasi & Jaintia Hills:

Living root bridges: The famous Nongriat double-decker is a challenging but rewarding trek, involving a 3,500-step descent.
Mawsmai & Krem Phyllut caves: Explore the stunning caves near Cherrapunji.
Umngot river at Dawki: Experience the glass-clear waters of the Umngot river, best viewed January-March.
Mawlynnong & Riwai sky walk: Visit Asia's cleanest village and take a walk on the Riwai sky walk.
Nohkalikai falls: Witness the power of Nohkalikai falls, India's tallest plunge waterfall (340m).

Logistics

Getting there.

Nearest airports: Shillong (SHL) — Umroi (30km — from Shillong; limited flights, mostly via Kolkata); Guwahati (GAU) (100km — from Shillong; the standard arrival airport, 3-hour drive)
Nearest railhead: Guwahati (100km — the nearest major railhead; no rail in Meghalaya itself)
Road hubs: Shillong (0km — the state capital; the hub for Cherrapunji, Dawki, Mawlynnong); Cherrapunji (Sohra) (53km — from Shillong; 2-hour drive on a winding road); Dawki (95km — from Shillong; the river-border crossing into Bangladesh)

The homestay is easily accessible from the main road, making it a convenient base for exploring the region.

Seasons

Best time to visit.

The best time to visit the Khasi & Jaintia Hills is from October to April. The monsoon season (June-September) brings heavy rainfall (10,000mm+), which can lead to some cave closures, but the landscapes are lush and green during this time.

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