Overview
Stay in Meghalaya
Meghalaya is known for living root bridges, thundering waterfalls, the wettest places on Earth and the crystal-clear Umngot river at Dawki. Khasi, Jaintia and Garo culture shapes its homestay tradition.
Best time to visit
October to May.
Things to do in Meghalaya
- Walk the double-decker living root bridge near Cherrapunji
- Boat on the Umngot at Dawki
- Explore Mawlynnong village
- Visit Elephant Falls in Shillong
- Stay in a Khasi homestay
Getting there
Shillong is about 100 km (3 hours by road) from Guwahati airport. Shillong Airport has limited flights and Tura has a small airstrip.
Where to stay in Meghalaya
Luit Homes lists hotels and homestays in Meghalaya that you can book online with a small advance, with the cancellation window shown before you pay.
Towns and destinations in Meghalaya
Shillong · Cherrapunji (Sohra) · Mawlynnong · Dawki · Tura
Meghalaya stay: common questions
Are there homestays in Meghalaya?
Yes. Luit Homes lists family-run homestays as well as hotels across Meghalaya. Search by town and date and book online with a small advance.
When is the best time to visit Meghalaya?
October to May.
How do I reach Meghalaya?
Shillong is about 100 km (3 hours by road) from Guwahati airport. Shillong Airport has limited flights and Tura has a small airstrip.
Which towns can I stay in across Meghalaya?
Popular stops include Shillong, Cherrapunji (Sohra), Mawlynnong, Dawki, Tura.
Also see: Assam · Nagaland · Arunachal Pradesh · Sikkim · Manipur · Mizoram · Tripura
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