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Meghalaya Adventure Basecamp

Shillong· 4.4 · 265 stays

“A homestay in Meghalaya, perfect for adventure. You can go for water trekking with a guide directly from here; it was “one of the best trekking experiences" according to a guest. Enjoy delicious food and a relaxing atmosphere. Explore the nearby attractions, and soak in the serene views.”

8 bedrooms

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What's here

This homestay in the Khasi & Jaintia Hills region, Meghalaya, offers a unique experience. It's a place where adventure meets comfort, offering a gateway to the natural wonders of the area. Guests have raved about their experiences, with several highlighting the water trekking activities. The property provides a base for exploring the region. The atmosphere is relaxing, and the food is delicious. Guests also appreciated the friendly and helpful guides. The guides "added fun energy and vibes to the experience," as one reviewer put it. Here are a few quotes from guests to give you a sense of what to expect: "The activities this places offers were tons of fun and fully recommend." "We did cliff jumping, river canyoning on foot. What a wonderful experience it was." "The food was delicious and the overall atmosphere was very relaxing."

What guests wrote

4.4· 265 stays

“The activities this places offers were tons of fun and fully recommend. We did the river trek, split rock walk, and kayaking. Each has its own difficulty level but can be accessed by many. The equipment was also great. The guides were amazing. We had good laughs with them and they added fun energy and vibes to the experience. Their English was good so we go...”

Dan Mch

“The Travelers this property was beautiful and peaceful. The food was delicious and the overall atmosphere was very relaxing. One of the best parts is that you can also go for water trekking with a guide directly from there — it was honestly one of the best trekking experiences I’ve had. Highly recommended for nature lovers and adventure seekers!”

Indaribhashisha Reenborn

“What an experience! Good place to stay, they make good food. They offer very amazing water sports activity.. We did cliff jumping, river canyoning on foot. What a wonderful experience it was. Visit them and they will show you the real beauty of nature apart from tourist place.”

YUGANT

“Amazing place for river trekking! The guides are all very kind, sweet & fun and their English is good. We also did the split rock walk and canoeing, both beautiful and fun. The lunch at the end was delicious. Highly recommend!”

Maxime Reinke

“It was really good experience for water activities. Views are serene and naturally made water slidings and cliff jumping were main show. Must visit for anyone who wants to experience adveture activities with team or group.”

Amit Gandole

Where you are

Cherrapunji.

locally, Sohra

The wettest inhabited place on Earth — living root bridges, waterfalls and clouds that come indoors in the Khasi Hills.

Best time

Oct–Apr; Jun–Sep for full-flow falls

Nearest airport

Guwahati (GAU), ~150 km

Nearby

Nongriat root bridges · Mawlynnong · Dawki

Approximate location · exact address shared after booking

Around the stay

Things to do nearby.

The Khasi & Jaintia Hills region is known for its natural beauty and unique attractions. From the homestay, you can easily access these spots:

Living root bridges: Explore the famous Nongriat double-decker root bridge. Prepare for a 3,500-step descent!
Mawsmai & Krem Phyllut caves: Discover the underground wonders of the Cherrapunji area.
Umngot river at Dawki: Witness the glass-clear waters of the Umngot river, especially beautiful from January to March.
Mawlynnong & Riwai sky walk: Visit Asia's cleanest village and take a walk on the Riwai sky walk.
Nohkalikai falls: Marvel at the 340m-tall Nohkalikai falls, a stunning sight.

Logistics

Getting there.

Nearest airport: 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).
Road hubs: Shillong (0km); Cherrapunji (Sohra) (53km from Shillong, 2-hour drive); Dawki (95km from Shillong).

Seasons

Best time to visit.

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

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