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Valley-view resort in Cherrapunji, Meghalaya

Cherrapunji· 4.5 · 6811 stays

“A home in Cherrapunji with views across the Khasi hills. The days are for walks in the garden, looked after by Naveen and his team. Evenings are for live music by the bonfire. The in-house restaurant serves good food with plenty of vegetarian options. Staff like A. Ali and Bharat make sure everything runs smoothly. A place to pause, a short drive from the living root bridges and Nohkalikai falls.”

10 bedroomsSleeps 2010 beds10 bathsResortBasic EssentialsWifi

A look around

What's here

The first thing you notice is the garden. It’s the work of Mr. Naveen, the gardener, who can tell you about every plant and flower. The home itself is built with wood and stone, with large windows that look out onto the valley below, often filled with morning fog. The home has 10 private bedrooms, each with its own attached bathroom and a king-sized bed. The rooms are spacious, with wood-panelled walls that feel warm in the evenings. Some bathrooms have a bathtub with a window view. While the rooms have large windows to take in the landscape, they do not have private balconies. The Presidential Suite offers some of the widest views. Evenings are often spent by a bonfire, with live music from local singers like Aditya. There’s a golf range on the grounds and a pool table inside. The in-house restaurant, Jiva Grill, is managed by Mr. Ali, and guests often mention the food and service. As one guest put it, "The food and service are par excellence." Another said, "The evening bon fire and the singing was brilliant."

What guests wrote

4.5· 6811 stays

“The first thing you will notice when you enter this resort is its beautiful landscape gardening -- the hard work of Mr Naveen, the gardener, and his team. He answered all my queries regarding the plants and flowers very patiently. Special thanks to Mr Bharat Sharma, who was at the reception and was very warm and helpful. Overall, I had a very good experienc...”

Neera Sharma

“Had an absolutely fantastic time at Jiva with my family. We stayed in the Presidential Suite, which comes with fabulous views. The food and service are par excellence. Special thanks to Mr Biju, who made us some fabulous drinks during our stay. Live music by Aditya was great every evening. Mr Ali at Jiva Grill manages everything very well. The location and...”

Remanika

“Had an amazing stay at Jiva resort in Cherapunji. Rooms were spacious and service was good. Jiva restaurant serves good food including vegetarian options. We also enjoyed bonfire and a Golf range ( both complimentary). Would highly recommed this resort to anyone visiting Cherapunji. Special thanks to Aditya and A. Ali for great restaurant service.”

Vijay

“Had a wonderful stay with amazing views. The staff were extremely polite and accommodating. The food in Jiva Grill was amazing as well. Special mention to A Ali, Batlina, Nayan and DonDor for being such amazing staff. We enjoyed walking in the beautifully maintained garden, playing pool, golf and sitting by the bornfire!!”

Dhiraj Shetty

“Excellent location and excellent rooms.. only drawback is there is no Balcony.. though they have space.. still haven’t built it.. service and hospitality was excellent.. mention Mr A Ali during breakfast time.. The evening bon fire and the singing was brilliant.. don’t remember the singers name.. sorry about that.. enjoyed throughout the stay..(Sujoy i think...”

Madhur Agrawal

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.

Cherrapunji, or Sohra as it's known locally, is a base for some of Meghalaya's most well-known sights. A car is needed to get around.

Nohkalikai Falls, India's tallest plunge waterfall, is a short drive away. The flow is strongest just after the monsoon. The Seven Sisters Falls, or Nohsngithiang Falls, is another viewpoint, where seven streams drop down the limestone cliffs.

For a walk underground, the Mawsmai Caves are a lit, easy-to-navigate limestone cave system near town. For a more serious trek, the trail to the Double Decker Living Root Bridge starts at Tyrna village. Be prepared for a descent of over 3,500 steps into the valley to reach Nongriat village.

A full day trip can take you to Dawki and the clear waters of the Umngot River, about 80km away. The water is clearest for boating from January to March. On the way, you can visit Mawlynnong, often called Asia's cleanest village, and see the Riwai single-decker root bridge.

Logistics

Getting there.

The most common way to arrive is by flying into Guwahati's Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU), which is about 150km away. The drive to the home takes around 4 hours. A smaller airport is located in Shillong (SHL) at Umroi, about 80km away, with a drive of 2.5 hours, but flight connectivity is limited.

The nearest major railway station is in Guwahati, also 150km from Cherrapunji. From Guwahati or Shillong, you can hire a private taxi or take a shared taxi to reach the home.

Seasons

Best time to visit.

The weather in Cherrapunji shapes the experience. October to April offers clear skies, pleasant weather, and good visibility for the waterfalls and valley views. This is the best time for trekking.

June through September is the monsoon, when Cherrapunji receives some of the highest rainfall on Earth. The waterfalls are at their most powerful and the landscape is intensely green. However, trails can be muddy and slippery, and viewpoints are often covered in thick fog.

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