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Quiet Shillong Homestay, Khasi Hills

Shillong· 4.6 · 119 stays

“A 5-bedroom home on the outskirts of Shillong with timber rooms, hot geysers, and hens in the garden. Gather fresh eggs for breakfast in the host family kitchen, or order hot meals straight to your room when fog rolls across the Khasi Hills. A quiet hillside setting away from city traffic, equipped with room heaters for cold mountain nights and washing facilities for long road trips.”

5 bedrooms

A look around

What's here

The narrow approach road leaves the main city traffic behind, climbing toward the quieter outskirts where pine-scented mountain air takes over. Inside, timber-clad walls and angled wooden ceilings frame views of the surrounding hillside greenery. Five bedrooms sit across the home, furnished with sturdy double beds, twin frames, and thick blankets for mountain nights. Each bathroom comes fitted with an individual geyser so hot water is ready after cold drives across the ridge. Mornings here center around the host family kitchen. Guests are invited to cook their own meals using raw ingredients on hand, including fresh eggs collected straight from the garden coop. For stays during winter frost, room heaters keep the chill off the wooden floorboards. Laundry facilities and extra mattresses are available on request, making long family trips straightforward. As one guest noted, the hosts "granted us the freedom to utilize their kitchen facilities with access to their raw materials," while another added that they enjoyed using "eggs from their very own hens in the garden." A reviewer also shared that the "Location is a bit off road but it's truly awesome."

What guests wrote

4.6· 119 stays

“The ambiance of the surroundings is absolutely breathtaking, and the host radiates warmth and hospitality. The rooms consistently uphold impeccable standards of cleanliness and hygiene, ensuring a pristine and inviting environment. The accommodations are not just comfortable but also exude a sense of serenity and tranquility that enhances the overall experie...”

rohith reddy

“Awesome Experience. Location is a bit off road but it's truly awesome. Extra mattress available at no extra charges. We were 5 people in one room 2 double bed and one extra mattress at standard charges. No shops or restaurants nearby but everything is available on order including medicines. No extra charges. Full family homestay. And very good people. Excell...”

Pritam Giri

“The hotel offers a comfortable stay with clean rooms and friendly staff. Its location is convenient and easily accessible. Food quality was impressive and service was prompt. Overall, a pleasant experience – I’d rate it 4 out of 5.”

Bhagya Ranjan Singh

“Had a great stay! We went in December so it was very cold there in the room. They had no breakfast included. Rooms and bathroom were clean. Location is on the outskirts of Shillong.”

SHEETAL BHALA

Where you are

Shillong.

The Meghalaya state capital — pine-covered ridges, waterfalls and a colonial hill-station core, and the gateway to the Khasi Hills.

Best time

Oct–Apr; Sep–Nov for clear post-monsoon skies

Nearest airport

Guwahati (GAU), ~100 km; Shillong (SHL) at Umroi, ~30 km, limited flights

Nearby

Elephant Falls · Shillong Peak · Umiam Lake

General area shown · exact address shared after booking

Around the stay

Things to do nearby.

Ward's Lake sits in the centre of Shillong, roughly twenty minutes away by taxi. The 19th-century horseshoe-shaped lake features wooden bridges, paddle boats, and rhododendron-bordered footpaths that are best walked early in the morning.

Don Bosco Museum of Indigenous Cultures in Mawlai offers a deep look into Northeast tribal heritage across seven storeys. Plan two to three hours here to walk through the galleries and reach the skywalk view across the city.

Elephant Falls drops in three distinct tiers twelve kilometres south of the home. The paved stairs lead down past each level, making it an easy half-day stop on the way toward Sohra.

Shillong Peak reaches 1,965 metres above sea level, making it the highest point in the Khasi Hills. Visit on a clear morning for open views across the entire valley plateau.

Laitlum Canyons sits twenty-five kilometres east, where the hill country drops abruptly into deep green gorges. Wear sturdy shoes and go in the late afternoon to watch the valley mist roll upward.

Mawphlang Sacred Grove lies twenty-five kilometres southwest. Local Khasi guides lead quiet walks through this ancient protected forest, sharing stories of traditional rituals and native flora.

Logistics

Getting there.

Shillong Airport in Umroi sits 30km from the home. Flights here are limited and weather-dependent, operating mostly via Kolkata.

Guwahati Airport is the primary entry hub, located 100km away. The drive takes around three hours along NH6, passing Umiam Lake along the route.

Guwahati Railway Station is the nearest major rail hub, 100km from Shillong, as Meghalaya has no railway lines of its own. Shared Sumos and private taxis connect the station directly to Shillong.

Seasons

Best time to visit.

October through April brings clear blue skies, crisp mountain air, and wide views across the Khasi Hills. December and January are particularly cold, with evening temperatures dropping into single digits, making warm layers and room heaters essential. The monsoon season from June through September transforms the region with heavy rainfall and rising waterfalls; while Shillong remains walkable, day trips to deep valley viewpoints require careful timing around rainstorms.

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