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Shillong Homestay near Police Bazar, Meghalaya

shillong· 4.8 · 129 stays

“A 7-bedroom home in Shillong, Meghalaya, a fifteen-minute walk from Police Bazar. Wood-paneled sloped ceilings, glass shower stalls, and tea on call from manager Aminul and his team. Sleeps up to 16 guests with vehicles available for day trips across the Khasi Hills. The approach road is under construction, but local drivers navigate it easily.”

7 bedroomsSleeps 168 beds7 bathsHomestay

A look around

What's here

Mornings start with cool mountain air against the stone facade and quiet sunlight filtering through wide glass windows. The double-storey structure combines natural stone ground walls with clean white upper walls topped by green gable roofs. Inside, sloped timber rafter ceilings give the upper bedrooms the feel of a hill cabin, while ground floor rooms open through sliding glass doors directly toward a neat grass strip outside. The home holds 7 bedrooms equipped with 8 beds in king, queen, and twin layouts, accommodating up to 16 guests across family groups and traveling companions. Each bedroom connects to its own private bathroom with standard wall-mounted geysers, glass shower enclosures, and dark stone counters. Furnishings are kept straightforward and uncluttered - low wooden bed frames, side tables, wall-mounted televisions, and armchairs for reading by the window. Daily operations are run on-site by manager Aminul Hoque and his staff, who prepare hot tea and coffee on call and arrange home-cooked vegetarian meals. Guests often mention the care taken by the team. One guest noted, "The place is very clean and clearly very well maintained." Another reviewer shared, "Manager Aminul stood out for his polite and professional behavior." For groups exploring the wider Khasi Hills, the staff also arranges dedicated vehicles and drivers for multi-day trips. As one traveler wrote, "Huge shoutout to the manager Mr Aminul Hoque and his whole team for their hospitality."

What guests wrote

4.8· 129 stays

“Had a wonderful 3-night stay at this property. The place is very clean and clearly very well maintained. Manager Aminul stood out for his polite and professional behavior. The service staff were also very attentive and helpful throughout our stay. We also booked cab from them for 6 days for our entire trip of Meghalaya. Thank you for making our visit comfor...”

Indrani Mukherjee

“A valuable find.Excellent interiors.Great service.The manager even arranged a vehicle for our entire trip.Except for the approach road which also any experienced driver can negotiate. All in all a lovely place. No room for any complaints. Food was also decent and homely,being vegetarians.”

Arun Kumar Jain

“We had a very good experience in this beautiful homestay. The staff was very good and it made us feel like home. Their rooms are clean, the view is good and this property is amazing. Huge shoutout to the manager Mr Aminul Hoque and his whole team for their hospitality.”

Keval Shroff

“The b&b is really good. I would recommend it to everyone. Service is good. Food is also good. Staff behaviour is good”

Rishita Mullick

“Beautiful place and gesture was too polite and awesome and the staff were really lovely and helpful”

Nafisah Khan

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

Seven Sisters Falls · Mawsmai Caves · Nongriat root bridges

General area shown · exact address shared after booking

Around the stay

Things to do nearby.

Police Bazar sits a fifteen-minute walk from the front gate, serving as the central market hub for local handlooms, street food, and city taxis.

Ward's Lake is a short drive away, featuring a nineteenth-century horseshoe-shaped water body with wooden bridges, paddle boats, and tree-lined walking paths.

Lady Hydari Park and Mini Zoo sits just one kilometer from Police Bazar, providing a quick green stop in the middle of town.

The Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians stands nearby as a prominent high-gothic church built in 1936 with tall stained-glass windows.

Shillong Peak rises to 1,965 meters above sea level, offering panoramic views over the entire valley on clear mornings.

Elephant Falls is located twelve kilometers outside town, presenting a three-tier waterfall accessible via paved steps.

Mawphlang Sacred Grove lies twenty-five kilometers southwest, where guided walking tours take visitors through a preserved ancient Khasi forest.

Laitlum Canyons sits twenty-five kilometers east, where grassy ridges drop sharply into deep green gorges at the edge of the hills.

Don Bosco Museum of Indigenous Cultures in Mawlai covers seven storeys of exhibits showcasing native tribal traditions, crafts, and attire from across Northeast India.

Logistics

Getting there.

Guwahati Airport (GAU) is the primary air entry point, located 100 kilometers away, which translates to a three-hour drive along National Highway 6.

Shillong Airport (SHL) at Umroi is 30 kilometers from the home, offering limited flights primarily connected to Kolkata, subject to local weather conditions.

Guwahati Railway Station is the nearest railhead, situated 100 kilometers north, as Meghalaya currently has no rail infrastructure of its own.

Local transit within Shillong relies on yellow-and-black city taxis or shared Sumos, while day trips to Cherrapunji (53 km) and Dawki (95 km) require booking a private car for the day.

Seasons

Best time to visit.

October through April brings dry weather, blue skies, and clear ridge visibility across the Khasi Hills. Temperatures remain cool to pleasant, making it ideal for sightseeing and long drives.

June through September brings heavy monsoon rainfall. While Shillong town remains walkable, rain can obscure canyon views, and roads to Cherrapunji or Dawki require careful driving.

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