Terrace view homestay, Shillong, Khasi Hills
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Things to do nearby.
Ward's Lake sits right in the city center. It features a 19th-century horseshoe-shaped water body with wooden bridges, paddle boats, and rhododendron-lined walking tracks. It is an easy morning walk from Police Bazar.
Don Bosco Museum of Indigenous Cultures rises seven storeys high in Mawlai. The museum houses detailed galleries showcasing native artifacts, clothing, weapons, and architecture from tribal communities across all eight Northeast states.
Elephant Falls drops over three distinct rock steps in a shaded glen 12km outside town. Well-paved stone paths lead down to the bottom spray, making it a simple half-day excursion.
Shillong Peak marks the highest altitude in the district at 1,965m. On clear days, the summit vantage point offers wide panoramas over the entire urban bowl and southern valleys.
Lady Hydari Park and Mini Zoo provides a quick green stop near the town center, located just 1km from Police Bazar with kept flowerbeds and small native animal enclosures.
Laitlum Canyons sits 25km east of the home. The grassy ridge ends abruptly at sheer rocky drops, opening onto wide green chasms often filled with moving sea-fog. Plan to visit by car on clear afternoons.
Mawphlang Sacred Grove lies 25km southwest. Local Khasi guides lead quiet foot walks through dense old-growth forest preserved by traditional tribal law, where nothing may be broken or removed.
Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians stands in central Shillong. Built in 1936 with high Gothic arches and stained-glass windows, it sits on high ground overlooking the surrounding streets.
Getting there.
Shillong Airport at Umroi (SHL) sits 30km north. It handles limited regional flights, mostly connecting through Kolkata. Flight schedules can be subject to weather delays during mist or heavy rain.
Guwahati Airport (GAU) is the primary gateway, located 100km away. The drive takes roughly 3 hours along National Highway 6, winding up through hill passes and past Umiam Lake.
Guwahati Railway Station (100km) serves as the closest major railhead, as no train lines run through the Meghalaya hills. Taxis and shared Sumo vehicles operate continuously between the station and Shillong.
Police Bazar serves as the central commercial hub of Shillong. The home sits within short driving distance or a brisk uphill walk from the market.
Umiam Lake (Barapani) rests 17km north along the Guwahati highway. The broad reservoir makes a natural pitstop for lake views along the drive into town.
Cherrapunji (Sohra) lies 53km south, about a 2-hour drive. It acts as the staging area for day trips to high waterfalls and deep limestone cave networks.
Dawki sits 95km south at the Bangladesh border, famous for clear winter waters on the Umngot River.
Best time to visit.
October through April brings clear blue skies, crisp air, and wide visible horizons across the Khasi Hills. Day temperatures stay bright and pleasant while nights turn cold enough to require room heaters.
Monsoon arrives between June and September. Rain in the Khasi region falls heavy and continuous. While Shillong town remains active, remote road trips toward southern waterfalls can experience mud slides or dense fog, so travel plans require flexibility.
