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Cherrapunji· 4.6 · 195 stays
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A homestay in Cherrapunji, Meghalaya, with views that stretch across rolling hills. Sister Lyndem, the host, is known for her kindness. Guests rave about the clean rooms and the helpful staff. "This place truly felt like home," one guest said, thanks to the warmth and care. You'll find a clean kitchen and the food is good.
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What's here
This Cherrapunji homestay, in the heart of the Khasi & Jaintia Hills, offers a peaceful retreat. The rooms are described as "spacious, well maintained, and had all the necessary facilities." Guests wake to "the morning view from the room," a panorama of rolling hills and a reservoir. The host, Lyndem, and the staff are known for their friendliness and helpfulness. The rooms come with a hot water kettle, dairy creamers, bottle of water and Nescafe sachets. The host is known for guiding guests with local roads. Here are some guest impressions: "This place is truly special and very close to my heart, not only because of its beautiful location, but because of the kindness and care of the people who run it." "The host is very gracious, friendly helpful and humble." "We had also requested for extra quilt due to the cold nights during December and host provided us without any hesitation."
What guests wrote

4.6· 195 stays

Five starts for everything. Great stay and very helpful staff. Clean toilet with running hot water taps, rooms with good view of rolling hills and a reservoir. Clean rooms with nice little balcony. Hot water kettle with dairy creamers, bottle of water and Nescafe sachets. Best thing is the kind loving staff, they taught me how to wrap warm shawl the way the...
Job George
This was one of the best stays during our Meghalaya trip. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful, and they even arranged breakfast for us before the usual start time, which we really appreciated. The room was spacious, well maintained, and had all the necessary facilities. The morning view from the room was beautiful and made the stay even more specia...
Anju R S
I stayed at this property Sohra for three days with my partner, and the experience was nothing short of wonderful. The guesthouse is run by Bhapin, who is genuinely one of the sweetest and most thoughtful hosts we have ever met. She made sure we were always well fed and comfortable, and her warmth truly made the stay feel like home. I had several questions ...
Amisha Singh
We had an excellent stay this property Cherrapunjee. We stayed for 2 nights and the location, the rooms were great and the staff were very helpful. Most importantly the host is very gracious, friendly helpful and humble. The rooms were exceptionally clean and spacious. We had also requested for extra quilt due to the cold nights during December and host prov...
Kaustav Biswas
This place truly felt like home. The rooms are beautiful and the view from the room is simply amazing. Sister Lyndem is very kind and polite. She made us feel comfortable from the beginning and even guided us with the local roads. Her friendly nature made the stay more special. The food was good, and the kitchen was very clean. Overall, it was a peaceful a...
Sayantan Pyne
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.

The homestay is well-placed for exploring the wonders of the Khasi & Jaintia Hills.

  • Living root bridges: The famous Nongriat double-decker bridge is a hike away, with a 3,500-step descent.
  • Caves: Explore Mawsmai & Krem Phyllut caves, both in the Cherrapunji area.
  • Umngot river: Visit the glass-clear waters of the Umngot river at Dawki (January-March).
  • Mawlynnong: Discover Asia's cleanest village and the Riwai sky walk.
  • Nohkalikai falls: Witness the power of Nohkalikai falls, India's tallest plunge waterfall (340m).
Logistics

Getting there.

The nearest airport is Shillong (SHL) at Umroi, 30km away, with limited flights, mostly via Kolkata. Guwahati (GAU) is the standard arrival airport, 100km away from Shillong, a 3-hour drive. The nearest major railhead is also Guwahati, 100km away. Shillong, the state capital, is the road hub for exploring the region. Cherrapunji (Sohra) is 53km from Shillong, a 2-hour drive. Dawki is 95km from Shillong.

Seasons

Best time to visit.

The best time to visit is from October to April. The monsoon season (June-September) brings heavy rainfall (10,000mm+), which may lead to some cave closures, but the landscape is at its greenest during this time.

Before you book

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Frequently asked

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