“We stayed for one night at Valley View Homestay, and the experience was amazing. The location is excellent, very easy to find and just near Cherrapunji main town. The host/staff boy who manages everything was extremely friendly, kind, and supportive. He treated us like family, just like a brother, and helped us with everything we needed. The service was outs...”
“We had a really nice stay at this homestay. All the staff members were very kind, friendly, and always ready to help—especially Kit 😊. They treated us like family and made us feel comfortable from the first day. The rooms had a beautiful valley view, and we enjoyed watching and capturing the sunrise every morning. The place was clean, peaceful, and well tak...”
“I had a very pleasant stay at this homestay . The behavior of all the staff members was excellent—polite, helpful, and always welcoming. They made us feel comfortable throughout our stay. The rooms offer beautiful views, which made the experience even more relaxing. Everything was clean and well maintained. The food quality was also very good, with tasty dis...”
“We had a very pleasant stay at this homestay. The room was clean and well-maintained, and the bathroom was also neat and hygienic. Both the male and female owners were very kind and spoke politely with us, making us feel comfortable throughout our stay. The location was good and peaceful, away from crowded noise, which helped us relax properly. The food was ...”
“Lovely homestay in Sohra! Delicious home-cooked food and great terrace to watch sunset (or sunrise!). Nothing was too much trouble for our host - extra blankets, extra water, sorting us with a driver, even picking us up from the sumo stand. Super friendly place and we’d love to come back. Thank you for having us!”
The home is a good starting point for exploring the Khasi Hills. The famous living root bridges are a worth seeing, particularly the double-decker bridge in Nongriat, which requires a descent of 3,500 steps. Closer to home, in the Cherrapunji area, you can explore the Mawsmai and Krem Phyllut caves.
A drive towards the Bangladesh border takes you to Dawki, where the Umngot river runs glass-clear from January to March, perfect for a boat ride. Nearby is Mawlynnong, often called Asia's cleanest village, with its own root bridge and a sky walk made of bamboo. And of course, there is Nohkalikai Falls, India's tallest plunge waterfall at 340 metres, a powerful sight especially in the monsoon.
By Air: The nearest major airport is in Guwahati (GAU), 100km away, which is about a 3-hour drive to Shillong. A smaller airport is at Umroi, near Shillong (SHL), about 30km from the city, but it has limited flights, mostly connecting through Kolkata.
By Rail: Meghalaya has no rail lines. The nearest major railway station is in Guwahati, 100km from Shillong. From there, you can hire a taxi for the rest of the journey.
By Road: Shillong is the main hub for the region. Cherrapunji (Sohra) is a 53km, 2-hour drive from Shillong on a winding road. Dawki, on the Bangladesh border, is 95km from Shillong.
The best time to explore the Khasi & Jaintia Hills is from October to April, when the weather is dry and the skies are clear. The monsoon, from June to September, is intense, with the region receiving over 10,000mm of rain. During this time, some waterfalls and caves may be closed, but the landscape is a brilliant, unmatched green.
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