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Balcony View Homestay near Dawki, Meghalaya

Shillong· 5.0 · 26 stays

“A home in the Khasi Hills, on the road to Dawki. The rooms are large and open onto a balcony with a wide valley view. It's a quiet place, set up for exploring the living root bridges, the clear Umngot river, and Mawlynnong village. One guest said it best: "The biggest plus is the view from the balcony - it is absolutely breathtaking and the perfect spot to relax." A simple breakfast is included. Restaurants are a short drive away.”

Sleeps 42 beds2 bathsHouseBreakfast includedWifi

A look around

What's here

The first thing you notice is the view. Each room opens through floor-to-ceiling glass doors onto a private balcony, looking out over a green, rolling valley. The rooms are simple and clean, with high, wood-panelled ceilings, king-sized beds, and attached modern bathrooms. The floors in one room are finished with bamboo matting. It's a newly constructed space, designed to let the landscape in. This is a two-room home, with each room available to book individually. You may be sharing the property with other travellers. A complimentary breakfast is included with your stay. As one guest, Vaibhav, noted, "The rooms are big, spacious, and very well-maintained." Another visitor, Midhun, added, "The view from the room is stunning, with beautiful mountains and greenery all around."

What guests wrote

5.0· 26 stays

“Great Experience - Highly Recommended. We had a wonderful stay here with a reasonable price. The location is awesome & it is pretty close to Dawki. The best thing which I have experienced here is the Balcony View.”

ARNAB HALDER

“Excellent stay – highly recommended ❤️ We had a fantastic stay and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. From the moment we booked, the host this property extremely friendly, responsive, and helpful, making communication and check-in completely smooth and stress-free. The property itself this property spotless, well maintained, and exactly as descri...”

Pritika Sarangal

“We had a wonderful stay for 2 nights during Xmas time, and it truly exceeded our expectations. Even though it this property the peak festival season, host made sure to be with us throughout our visit, ensuring everything ran smoothly. The hospitality this property exceptional; they really went the extra mile to ensure our small needs were met, which made us...”

Vaibhav Sahu

“I had a great stay here and would definitely recommend it. The this property is on the this property to Dawki, so it’s a perfect place to stay while traveling towards the lake. It’s also very close to Mawlynnong, the cleanest village in Asia, and the nearby living root bridge. The view from the room is stunning, with beautiful mountains and greenery all arou...”

MIDHUN MP

“I had an awesome stay here! The location is perfect—conveniently close to Dawki, the cleanest village (Mawlynnong), and the living root bridge. The property is newly constructed, featuring clean rooms and all the modern amenities you'd need. The owners are incredibly nice and welcoming. Plus, there are great this property just a short 2-minute drive this pro...”

Akash Fogla

Where you are

Dawki.

locally, Umngot

Glass-clear Umngot river on the Bangladesh border — on a still day, boats seem to float on air.

Best time

Nov–Apr for the clearest water

Nearest airport

Guwahati (GAU), ~170 km

Nearby

Shnongpdeng camps · Mawlynnong · Cherrapunji

Approximate location · exact address shared after booking

Around the stay

Things to do nearby.

The home is a good starting point for the region's main sights. The living root bridges are a worth seeing, particularly the famous double-decker bridge in Nongriat, which requires a descent of 3,500 steps. Near Cherrapunji (Sohra), you can explore the Mawsmai and Krem Phyllut caves, two of the most accessible cave systems in Meghalaya.

Head towards the Bangladesh border to find Dawki and the Umngot river. From January to March, the water is so clear it looks like boats are floating on air. Nearby is Mawlynnong, often called Asia's cleanest village, with its bamboo sky walk offering views over the plains of Bangladesh. Don't miss Nohkalikai Falls, at 340 metres, it is India's tallest plunge waterfall.

Logistics

Getting there.

By air: The standard arrival airport is Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati (GAU), about 100km from Shillong. The drive from Guwahati to Shillong takes about 3 hours. A smaller airport is at Umroi, Shillong (SHL), 30km from the city centre, with limited flights, mostly connecting through Kolkata.

By rail: The nearest major railway station is in Guwahati, 100km from Shillong. There is no rail network within Meghalaya.

By road: Shillong is the state capital and the central hub for travel to Cherrapunji (53km, 2-hour drive), Dawki (95km), and Mawlynnong. Taxis and shared cabs are available from Shillong and Guwahati.

Seasons

Best time to visit.

The best season to visit the Khasi Hills is from October to April, when the weather is dry and pleasant. The monsoon, from June to September, is intense, with the region receiving over 10,000mm of rain. During this time, some waterfalls and caves may be closed, but the landscape is exceptionally green and alive with clouds.

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