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Shillong Homestay in Khasi Hills, Meghalaya

shillong· 4.9 · 7 stays

“A 5-bedroom home in Shillong, Meghalaya, with open kitchen spaces and fresh morning breakfasts. The staff keeps the tea hot and rooms clean, giving larger groups room to spread out across five beds and five bathrooms. One smaller room sits tucked off the hallway for quick stays. "The homestay was really good, felt home even in another state." A steady stop before heading out into the Khasi Hills.”

5 bedroomsSleeps 105 beds5 bathsHomestay

A look around

What's here

Morning light filters through the geometric glass panels on the entry doors while tea brews on the kitchen counter downstairs. The home spans multiple levels connected by marble-patterned stairs with simple metal railings. Across five bedrooms and five beds, up to ten guests can settle in across the building. Four bedrooms include their own attached bathrooms, while one smaller bedroom sits tucked off the hallway with a dedicated bathroom just outside the door. Bathrooms come equipped with wall geysers for hot water, bucket setups, and counter sinks. The shared spaces are built for easy group living. The main open layout pairs a sleeping area with a functional kitchen equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, and cooktop. Guests can assemble quick meals or let the staff manage breakfast before the day starts. The hospitality here is low-key and attentive. As one recent guest noted, "The homestay was really good, felt home even in another state." Another guest mentioned that "Breakfast was good !!" while noting that "Staff are kind!" and attentive throughout short or extended stays.

What guests wrote

4.9· 7 stays

“Hotel was awesome the room was good and clean too we just stay for 1 night but we enjoyed alot the caretaker and the staff was good, polite and support thank u so much for service i highly recommend to stay at this propertystay shillong”

Daisin Rongmei

“Very good Home stay with comfortable rooms and polite care taker”

Rupam kakati

“The homestay was really good, felt home even in another state.”

Sandhya Saikia

“One room is very small for 2 people no bathroom attached ! That’s the only minus point ! Otherwise it was quite good ! Staff are kind! Breakfast was good !!”

Parishmita Saikia

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 right in the city centre. It is a 19th-century horseshoe-shaped lake surrounded by gardens and rhododendron walks. You can hire a paddle boat or stroll the wooden bridge across the water.

Don Bosco Museum of Indigenous Cultures in Mawlai offers seven storeys of exhibits detailing Northeast tribal heritage, traditional crafts, and indigenous attire. Plan at least two hours to walk through the galleries.

Elephant Falls sits 12km outside town. A multi-tiered waterfall accessible via paved steps, it makes for a simple half-day trip with viewing platforms at every tier.

Shillong Peak stands at 1,965 metres above sea level, offering wide views across the valley on clear mornings. An Indian Air Force checkpoint sits near the entrance, so bring clear photo identification.

Lady Hydari Park and Mini Zoo lies 1km from Police Bazar. Designed in a Japanese garden layout, it offers lawns, pine trees, and a small animal enclosure suited for a quick morning walk.

Laitlum Canyons rests 25km east of Shillong along a dramatic ridge often called the end of the hills. The deep green gorges drop sharply into the valley below, making it a key spot for quiet walking and open landscapes.

Mawphlang Sacred Grove sits 25km southwest of the city. A preserved Khasi sacred forest where nothing may be removed from the grounds, it offers guided walks under tree canopies and mossy pathways.

Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians is a Gothic-style church built in 1936 in Laitumkhrah. Its high arches and stained-glass windows stand out against the surrounding pine trees.

Logistics

Getting there.

Shillong Airport at Umroi sits 30km away. Flight schedules are limited and primarily connect through Kolkata, with operations dependent on clear mountain weather.

Guwahati's Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport rests 100km away. It serves as the main air hub for the region, taking about 3 hours by taxi along National Highway 6.

Guwahati Railway Station is the nearest major railhead, located 100km from Shillong. There are no rail tracks within Meghalaya itself, so onward travel requires a shared Sumo or private cab.

For local transit, Police Bazar acts as the central market hub. Umiam Lake sits 17km north along the Guwahati road and works well as a sunset stop. Day trips to Cherrapunji sit 53km south - a two-hour drive for waterfalls and caves - while Dawki and its clear river sit 95km away near the border.

Seasons

Best time to visit.

October through April brings clear skies, crisp mountain air, and clear valley

Before you book

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