Lakeview Escape with Unforgettable Hospitality
umiam· 4.8 · 155 stays
“A homestay in Meghalaya, with views of Umiam Lake. The rooms are lovely, clean, and spacious. Enjoy breakfast and dinner on the terrace, as many guests have. The staff are attentive and always smiling. "Very peaceful and relaxing," as one guest put it.”
8 bedroomsSleeps 168 beds8 bathsGuest HouseBasic EssentialsHot water
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What's here
The rooms are beautifully decorated, perfectly clean, and spacious, providing a comfortable sanctuary after a day of exploring. Guests rave about the views, the food, and the overall experience.
Here are a few words from previous guests:
"Beautifully located amidst the woods. The homestay provides a dreamy morning, day, night and evening view 🪟 from the room or from the dining area. Very peaceful and relaxing 😌."
"My partner and I stayed 2 nights... The rooms are lovely decorated and perfectly clean. The personnel is very supportive and attentive. Breakfast and dinner were tasty and can be enjoyed on the terrace with a scenic view of Umiam lake."
"Me and my parents enjoyed our stay... Beautiful view of Umiam lake from the blue room. Very polite stuff with always smiling faces. Special mention for the quality of food they serve, it was really tasty."
What guests wrote
4.8· 155 stays
Nilima Raj Anil
Jasmin Krähenbühl
disha dutta
Suma Thapa
Adrija Das
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Around the stay
Things to do nearby.
This homestay is perfectly positioned for exploring the wonders of the Khasi & Jaintia Hills.
- Living root bridges: The famous Nongriat double-decker is a challenge (3,500 steps down), but unforgettable.
- Mawsmai & Krem Phyllut caves: Explore the underground world near Cherrapunji.
- Umngot river at Dawki: See the glass-clear waters (best in January-March).
- Mawlynnong & Riwai sky walk: Visit Asia's cleanest village.
- Nohkalikai falls: Witness India's tallest plunge waterfall (340m).
Logistics
Getting there.
- Nearest airports: Shillong (SHL) — Umroi (30km); Guwahati (GAU) (100km, the standard arrival airport).
- Nearest railhead: Guwahati (100km).
- Road hubs: Shillong (0km), Cherrapunji (Sohra) (53km), Dawki (95km).
Seasons
Best time to visit.
The best time to visit is October to April. The monsoon season (June-September) brings heavy rainfall (10,000mm+), which can make some attractions inaccessible. But the landscape is at its most vibrant green during this time.
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