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Living Root Bridges House, 4 BR, Meghalaya

Mawsynram· 4.8 · 11 stays

“A quiet home in Mawsynram, set among the green hills of Meghalaya. Four bedrooms, four baths. A place for up to eight guests to find some peace, away from the city. The house is simple, spacious, and equipped for a slow stay. From here, explore the caves, falls, and living root bridges that make the Khasi Hills famous. "A lot of greenery and peace here," as one guest put it.”

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A look around

What's here

The drive ends in the quiet of Mawsynram, one of the wettest places on earth. The home is a simple, single-storey building with a small lawn and a covered veranda where you can sit and watch the clouds roll in. It is, as one guest wrote, a place "away from the City hustle bustle, a serene & beautiful property perfectly situated in between lush nature." Inside, the home is big, spacious, and uncluttered. Four bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, provide a simple and clean base for up to eight people. Some rooms are straightforward, with wooden bed frames and light from the windows. Others are larger, with low-slung beds, wood-panelled ceilings, and sliding glass doors that open onto a small balcony. It's a place for a slow-paced trip, a base for a family or a group of friends exploring the Khasi Hills. It’s a place for those who, like a past guest, are simply looking for "a lot of greenery and peace here."

What guests wrote

4.8· 11 stays

“Away from the City hustle bustle, a serene & beautiful property perfectly situated in between lush nature.. Paradise for Peace Seekers.. Property is big, spacious & equipped..”

Prakhar Malviya

“It's a beautiful place, reminding me of Pachmarhi. There's a lot of greenery and peace here.”

Ravi Shrivastava

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 are a landscape of deep gorges, living architecture, and underground rivers. Mawsynram is a good starting point for some of its most well-known sights.

The living root bridges are a worth seeing. The most famous, the double-decker bridge in Nongriat, is a challenging but rewarding trek involving a descent of over 3,500 steps. It’s a full-day trip.

This region is cave country. The Mawsmai and Krem Phyllut caves near Cherrapunji (Sohra) offer a glimpse into the limestone formations underground. Mawsmai is well-lit and accessible for most visitors, while others require a guide and a bit more adventure.

Nohkalikai Falls, India's tallest plunge waterfall, is a powerful sight, especially during or just after the monsoon. It's located near Cherrapunji, about a two-hour drive away.

The village of Mawlynnong, once named Asia's cleanest village, is a unique community-led initiative. Nearby, the Riwai sky walk offers views over the plains of Bangladesh from a bamboo platform.

Further afield is the Umngot river at Dawki, on the border with Bangladesh. Between January and March, the water runs so clear it looks like boats are floating on air.

Logistics

Getting there.

The home is located in Mawsynram, in Meghalaya's East Khasi Hills district.

By Air: The nearest major airport is Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati (GAU), about 160 km away. The drive from Guwahati to Mawsynram takes 5-6 hours. A smaller airport is at Shillong (SHL), about 60 km away, with limited flights, mostly from Kolkata.

By Rail: The nearest major railway station is in Guwahati, which is well-connected to the rest of India. There is no rail network in Meghalaya. From the station, you can hire a taxi for the journey to Mawsynram.

By Road: Mawsynram is connected by road to Shillong (60 km) and Cherrapunji (80 km). Shillong is the main hub for hiring taxis to explore the region.

Seasons

Best time to visit.

The best time to visit for clear skies and pleasant weather is from October to April. This is the ideal season for trekking to the root bridges and exploring caves.

The monsoon, from June to September, is a different experience altogether. Mawsynram receives over 10,000mm of rain, transforming the landscape into an intensely green, mist-covered world. While some caves and trails may close due to the water levels, the waterfalls are at their most spectacular.

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