“The homestay offers excellent amenities, including a room heater and fireplace. The room was spacious, and the washroom was clean and well maintained. The service was outstanding, making the stay truly memorable. If aesthetics had an address, this homestay would be it. The property is artistic and thoughtfully designed, with antiques and souvenirs beautiful...”
“Amazing place. The staff is very hospitable. The location and ambience is cosy and homely. The food is delicious. The gardens and the artistic excellence make for a mesmerizing experience. I thoroughly enjoyed every stay I've had here. I would highly recommend it to anyone.”
“This has to be one of our best experiences living in homestays. The owner is a gentleman. The caretakers are also good. The property is kept so well, each corner is filled with antiques and such a peaceful environment filled with flowers and plants. Loved it!”
“Great property. With a nice collection of vintage cars and bikes. The garden is beautiful. Nice view outside and inside. The staff and owner are very responsive. We had a wonderful experience at this home stay.”
The home is a good point from which to explore Shillong and the Khasi Hills. Ward's Lake, a 19th-century horse-shoe lake, is a short drive away for paddle boats and a walk among the rhododendrons. For a deep dive into the region's culture, the seven-storey Don Bosco Museum of Indigenous Cultures in Mawlai is essential.
Just 12km from town, Elephant Falls offers an easy half-day trip to see its three-tiered cascade. On a clear day, drive up to Shillong Peak, the highest point at 1,965m, for views across the valley. For more dramatic landscapes, Laitlum Canyons, the 'end of the hills', is a 25km drive east. And 25km southwest lies the Mawphlang Sacred Grove, a dense Khasi forest best explored with a local guide who can share its stories. Closer to the centre, the 1936 Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians is a notable landmark, and Lady Hydari Park offers a quick city stop just 1km from Police Bazar.
The most common arrival point is Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) in Guwahati, Assam, which is 100km away. The drive to Shillong takes about 3 hours on NH6. Shillong has its own airport at Umroi (SHL), 30km from the city, but it has limited flights, mostly from Kolkata, and can be affected by weather. The nearest major railhead is also in Guwahati, as Meghalaya does not have a rail network. From Guwahati, you can hire a taxi or take a shared Sumo to Shillong.
October to April is the best season for clear skies and pleasant weather, ideal for sightseeing and getting uninterrupted views from places like Shillong Peak and Laitlum Canyons. The monsoon season, from June to September, brings the famous Khasi rain. While the landscape turns a vivid green, some sights may close, and views can be obscured by mist. Shillong itself remains mostly walkable, but the rain is heavy and persistent.
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