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Homely Food Lodge, Main Attractions, Meghalaya

Cherrapunji· 4.9 · 71 stays

“A lodge in Meghalaya, known for its warm hospitality. The owner personally adjusted itineraries and arranged everything needed. "The room was clean, spacious, and very comfortable," one guest said. Close to all the main attractions, with ample parking. Homely food is served.”

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_A place to pause._ This lodge in Meghalaya offers a comfortable stay, with a 4.9/5 rating from 71 Google reviews. It's known for its convenient highway access and the exceptionally friendly hosts. Guests frequently mention the warm hospitality and the feeling of being "just like home." The rooms are described as "clean, spacious, and very comfortable," perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring the Khasi & Jaintia Hills. The lodge provides ample parking, which is a welcome feature for those driving through the region. The food served is homely and simple. Here are some guest experiences: "The owner gave me great hiking advice and even took me to a local restaurant to try Khasi food. An unforgettable experience." "The staff was incredibly friendly and always ready to help with a smile. The location was perfect—peaceful yet close to all the main attractions." "Hygienic and comfortable stay with ample parking. The owner is great and hospitable person who makes your stay amazing."

What guests wrote

4.9· 71 stays

“I had a wonderful stay at this property house with my friends ! The room was clean, spacious, and very comfortable. The staff was incredibly friendly and always ready to help with a smile. The location was perfect—peaceful yet close to all the main attractions. The food served was homely and simple , just like a home away from home. I would definitely recomm...”

Banti ram Kalita

“My friend and I stayed at this property for 3 nights and 4 days, and I can assure you it was the best decision we made. The father and son duo are excellent hosts. They’re very polite and will go out of the way to help the guests. Since we were both female travellers, they’ve helped us a lot in arranging for a rental scooty as well as driven us to restaurant...”

Swapna Kamath

“We stayed at this property for 3 nights with family, including my 4-year-old child, while visiting nearby attractions. The location on the highway is very convenient, and the overall experience felt just like home. The hotel owner was extremely helpful—he personally reviewed my itinerary and routes, made thoughtful adjustments, and even arranged everything ...”

Pramod Gupta

“Cozy homestay with a breathtaking this property. I stayed for one night and was welcomed warmly. The owner gave me great hiking advice and even took me to a local restaurant to try Khasi food. An unforgettable experience.”

Tristan Gilles

“Great experience staying with them. Hygienic and comfortable stay with ample parking. The owner is great and hospitable person who makes your stay amazing.”

namrata gupta

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

Nongriat root bridges · Mawlynnong · Dawki

Approximate location · exact address shared after booking

Around the stay

Things to do nearby.

This lodge is a great base for exploring the best of the Khasi & Jaintia Hills. Here are some nearby attractions:

Living root bridges: The famous Nongriat double-decker bridge is a challenging but rewarding trek (3,500 steps).
Mawsmai & Krem Phyllut caves: Explore the underground wonders near Cherrapunji.
Umngot river at Dawki: Experience the glass-clear waters, especially from January to March.
Mawlynnong & Riwai sky walk: Visit Asia's cleanest village and enjoy the sky walk.
Nohkalikai falls: Witness India's tallest plunge waterfall (340m).

Logistics

Getting there.

The lodge is well-situated for exploring the region.

Nearest airports: Shillong (SHL) (30km), Guwahati (GAU) (100km).
Nearest railhead: Guwahati (100km).
Road hubs: Shillong (0km), Cherrapunji (Sohra) (53km), Dawki (95km).

The drive from Guwahati is approximately 3 hours. From Shillong, you can reach Cherrapunji in about 2 hours via a winding road.

Seasons

Best time to visit.

The best time to visit the Khasi & Jaintia Hills is during the dry season, from October to April. The monsoon season (June-September) brings heavy rainfall (10,000mm+), which can make some attractions inaccessible, but the landscape is at its greenest during this time.

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