Quiet Shillong homestay, Khasi Hills
4.7· 9 stays
Things to do nearby.
Lady Hydari Park sits just 1 km from the central market at Police Bazar. It offers a quick city pause with manicured gardens and a mini zoo, perfect for an easy afternoon walk.
Ward's Lake is a 19th-century horseshoe-shaped water body in the city center. You can hire a wooden paddle boat or walk along the rhododendron-lined red clay pathways that encircle the bank.
Elephant Falls sits 12 km from town and has a three-tiered natural waterfall accessible via concrete steps. Visit in the morning to beat the day tour buses and catch soft light filtering through the tree canopy.
Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians is a striking Gothic church built in 1936, situated near Laitumkhrah. Its high arched ceilings and calm grounds offer a quiet pause right in the middle of town.
Shillong Peak towers at 1,965 meters above sea level, providing wide open vistas across the entire valley on clear days. Bring an identification card for the entrance checkpoint, as it sits inside an Indian Air Force zone.
Don Bosco Museum of Indigenous Cultures stands seven storeys tall in Mawlai. It houses detailed galleries displaying the textiles, tools, architecture, and living traditions of Northeast India's indigenous tribes.
Laitlum Canyons sits 25 km east of Shillong at the edge of the plateau. Deep green ravines fall away steeply from the grassy ridge, offering dramatic views across the Khasi Hills.
Mawphlang Sacred Grove sits 25 km southwest of town. This ancient Khasi sacred forest is protected by local tradition, where local guides lead quiet walking tours through untouched native flora.
Getting there.
Shillong Airport at Umroi sits 30 km north of the property. Flights here are weather-dependent and run primarily from Kolkata, so check seasonal flight schedules before relying on this hub.
Guwahati Airport sits 100 km away and serves as the primary air gateway into Meghalaya. The drive takes roughly 3 hours along National Highway 6, winding past hillsides and roadside tea stalls.
Guwahati Railway Station is the nearest major railhead, located 100 km north. Since there are no rail lines operating inside Meghalaya, travelers hire private or shared taxis from Guwahati station up to Shillong.
Police Bazar acts as the central transport and market hub in Shillong. From here, local shared Sumos and city taxis connect to all surrounding districts and tourist circuits.
Umiam Lake sits 17 km north on the Guwahati road. The expansive blue reservoir makes an ideal pitstop for sunset views on your way up into Shillong.
Cherrapunji, also known as Sohra, is 53 km south. It is a 2-hour mountain drive away and serves as the starting point for waterfall hikes, limestone cave explorations, and living root bridge treks.
Dawki sits 95 km south along the Bangladesh border. Famous for the crystal-clear waters of the Umngot River, it makes for a popular full-day driving excursion from Shillong.
Best time to visit.
October through April brings clear blue skies, mild daytime temperatures, and sharp mountain visibility. This is the optimal window for canyon viewpoints, walking tours around Ward's Lake, and long road trips across the Khasi Hills.
June through September brings the famous Meghalaya monsoon. Heavy rainfall swells local waterfalls like Elephant Falls and turns the countryside vivid green. While rain can slow down road travel to distant border points like Dawki, staying in town remains manageable, provided you pack waterproof gear and flexible plans.
