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Living Root Bridge Homestay, Meghalaya

Shillong· 5.0 · 3 stays

“A simple, two-bedroom home in Mawlynnong, known as Asia's cleanest village. This isn't a hotel, but a place for an authentic stay in the Khasi Hills. The rooms are spacious, with attached baths and hot water from a geyser. From here, the village market and local restaurants are just a short walk away. A straightforward base for exploring the living root bridges and the clear waters of Dawki.”

2 bedroomsSleeps 42 beds2 bathsHomestayAttached bathroomHot water (geyser)

A look around

What's here

The home is a simple, single-storey building with a corrugated metal roof, set on a quiet patch of earth in the village. The two bedrooms are clean and functional, with large windows that look out onto the surrounding greenery. One room has a king bed and the other has a queen bed, accommodating up to four guests in total. Each bedroom comes with its own attached private bathroom, equipped with a geyser for hot water. This is a straightforward, no-frills space. As one guest put it, "If you are looking for a fancy hotel, this isn't it - but if you want an authentic, peaceful experience, it is perfect." Another guest confirmed, "The room was spacious and exactly as shown in the pictures." The home is kid-friendly and has parking available on site. While meals are not provided, guests have access to a kitchen space.

What guests wrote

5.0· 3 stays

“I had a wonderful stay at this budget homestay during my visit to Asia’s cleanest village. If you are looking for a fancy hotel, this isn't it—but if you want an authentic, peaceful experience, it is perfect.”

Sukumar

“The room was spacious and exactly as shown this property the pictures, and it's this property a great location. A geyser was available for hot water, and the market and restaurants are just a short walk away.. Highly recommended”

sourav sanyal

Around the stay

Things to do nearby.

Mawlynnong itself is the main attraction, a village known for its cleanliness and the nearby Living Root Bridge. For wider exploration of the Khasi Hills, you will need to plan for day trips by car.

From Shillong, the region's hub, you can reach several key sights. Ward's Lake is a 19th-century landmark in the city, good for a quiet walk or paddle boating. The Don Bosco Museum of Indigenous Cultures offers a deep dive into the region's tribes across seven floors. A short drive out of town, Elephant Falls is an easy half-day trip to see its three-tiered cascade. For views, Shillong Peak is the highest point in the state at 1,965m. Further afield, Laitlum Canyons offers dramatic ridge-top views about 25km from the city. The Mawphlang Sacred Grove, a protected Khasi forest, is best explored with a local guide.

Logistics

Getting there.

The standard arrival point for Meghalaya is Guwahati, which has the nearest major airport and railhead. By air: Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) in Guwahati is about 100km away, a 3-hour drive to Shillong. Shillong also has its own airport at Umroi (SHL), 30km from the city, but it has limited flights and can be affected by weather. By rail: Guwahati Railway Station is the closest major railhead, about 100km from Shillong. There is no rail connectivity in Meghalaya itself. By road: From Guwahati or Shillong, you will need to hire a taxi to reach Mawlynnong. The drive from Shillong takes around 2.5 to 3 hours.

Seasons

Best time to visit.

The best time for clear skies and valley views is from October to April. The weather is pleasant for walking and day trips. The monsoon season, from June to September, brings the famous Khasi rain. While Shillong remains mostly accessible, the heavy downpours can cause some sights in the surrounding hills to close temporarily.

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