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Cherrapunji homestay with home-cooked meals

Cherrapunji· 4.9 · 23 stays

“A simple, spacious home in the hills near Cherrapunji. Run by Mr. Chengreng and his family, who are known for their kindness and delicious, home-cooked meals. The rooms are clean and large, a quiet place to rest after exploring the root bridges and waterfalls of Meghalaya. The family can also help arrange local tours and guides for your trip.”

5 bedroomsSleeps 155 beds1 bathsHome Stay

A look around

What's here

The home is built into the hillside, with large windows in the common room looking out onto the surrounding green. It’s a simple, quiet place, run by Mr. Chengreng and his family. The heart of the home is the shared living and dining area, with sofas, a dining table where meals are served, and an indoor swing. There are five bedrooms in total, with space for up to 15 guests. The rooms are clean and functional, with wooden bed frames . The five rooms share a single bathroom. As one guest, Akhil Jain, put it, the home has "Clean, spacious and comfortable rooms. Very kind and courteous family. Very good home cooked meals too! The perfect combo." The real warmth comes from the hosts. Guests often mention their welcome. Harshal Gandhi, who stayed here, said, "Mr. Chengreng and his family were incredibly warm and welcoming, and they even helped arrange our 4x4 tour."

What guests wrote

4.9· 23 stays

“We had a really pleasant stay at this property. The rooms were affordable, comfortable, and surprisingly spacious, and the location was so serene and peaceful that we instantly felt relaxed. Mr. Chengreng and his family were incredibly warm and welcoming, and they even helped arrange our 4x4 tour to Wari Chora. We genuinely enjoyed our time here and would ha...”

Harshal Gandhi

“It was an amazing experience with excellent food and service. We loved it! This is a great place to stay if you’re visiting Wari Chora. The host even helped us arrange vehicles and a guide for the trip. Highly recommended!”

Bhabani Shankar Pati

“Amazing experience at this homestay! Clean, spacious and comfortable rooms. Very kind and courteous family. Very good home cooked meals too! The perfect combo.”

Akhil Jain

“Excellent rooms ,very nice food. Nice hospitality. Thank you Sangama chengren.”

Hitesh Andharia

“Spacious rooms and we'll maintained even though it's in remote area. Homely delicious food. Parking is tough task.”

NITHIN KHARVI

Around the stay

Things to do nearby.

The home is a good starting point for exploring the Khasi Hills. The living root bridges are a worth seeing, particularly the famous double-decker bridge in Nongriat, which is reached by a descent of about 3,500 steps. It’s a challenging but rewarding trek.

Near Cherrapunji (Sohra), you can explore the Mawsmai and Krem Phyllut caves. These limestone caves are well-lit and accessible for most visitors, offering a glimpse into the region's unique geology.

A drive towards the Bangladesh border takes you to Dawki and the Umngot river. Between January and March, the water is famously clear, and you can see the riverbed from your boat.

Nearby, Mawlynnong is known as Asia's cleanest village. You can walk through its neat lanes and climb the Riwai sky walk, a bamboo viewpoint offering views over the plains of Bangladesh.

Don't miss Nohkalikai Falls, India's tallest plunge waterfall at 340 metres. The viewpoint gives a direct, powerful view of the cascade, especially just after the monsoon.

Logistics

Getting there.

By air: The nearest major airport is in Guwahati (GAU), about 100km from Shillong. It’s a 3-hour drive from the airport to Shillong. A smaller airport is at Umroi, near Shillong (SHL), about 30km from the city, with limited flights, mostly from Kolkata.

By rail: The nearest railway station is in Guwahati. There is no rail connectivity to Meghalaya itself. From the station, you can hire a taxi to Shillong.

By road: Shillong is the main hub for the region. From Shillong, it’s a 53km, 2-hour drive on a winding road to Cherrapunji (Sohra). The home is in this area. Dawki is about 95km from Shillong.

Seasons

Best time to visit.

The best season to visit the Khasi Hills is from October to April, when the weather is dry and pleasant. The skies are clear, and all attractions are accessible. The monsoon, from June to September, is intense, with over 10,000mm of rainfall. While some caves and waterfalls may close, this is when the landscape is at its most green and dramatic.

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