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Best Budget Homestays & Backpacker Stays in Cherrapunji

Clean, comfortable, and pocket-friendly accommodations with warm local Khasi families. Enjoy home-cooked meals, peaceful surroundings, and true Meghalayan cultural warmth under ₹2,500/night.

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Showing 48 curated stays for Budget Homestays

Sohra Heights Homestay
5★ Sanctuary • Saitsohpen
1,480m Elevation
East Khasi Hills • Saitsohpen4.8(32)

Sohra Heights Homestay

Top-rated Saitsohpen boutique homestay with stellar 4.8-star guest reviews

Exceptional ServiceHot Water GeyserFree Wi-Fi
₹2,100/ night

Direct Front-Desk Tariff • Zero Markup

Lumkynjai Cottages
5★ Sanctuary • Nohkalikai Road
1,480m Elevation
East Khasi Hills • Nohkalikai Road4.7(23)

Lumkynjai Cottages

Charming private cottages surrounded by lush greenery and plateau views

Private CottagesHot Water GeyserGarden Seating
₹2,800/ night

Direct Front-Desk Tariff • Zero Markup

Jesse Homestay
5★ Sanctuary • Mawkisyiem
1,480m Elevation
East Khasi Hills • Mawkisyiem4.7(98)

Jesse Homestay

Top-rated Mawkisyiem homestay with sparkling clean rooms and gracious hosts

Spotless CleanlinessHot Water GeyserFree Wi-Fi
₹2,000/ night

Direct Front-Desk Tariff • Zero Markup

Monica's Homestay
5★ Sanctuary • Saitsohpen
1,480m Elevation
East Khasi Hills • Saitsohpen4.6(195)

Monica's Homestay

Beloved local homestay in Saitsohpen known for spotless rooms and warm hosts

Homemade BreakfastFree High-Speed Wi-Fi24hr Hot Water
₹1,900/ night

Direct Front-Desk Tariff • Zero Markup

Hills & Valley Guest House & Camp Site
5★ Sanctuary • Nohkalikai Road
1,480m Elevation
East Khasi Hills • Nohkalikai Road4.6(72)

Hills & Valley Guest House & Camp Site

Scenic campsite and cozy guest rooms en route to magnificent Nohkalikai Falls

Campsite & BonfireHot Water GeyserNohkalikai Falls Proximity
₹2,400/ night

Direct Front-Desk Tariff • Zero Markup

Cascade Homestay
5★ Sanctuary • Laitduh (8 km from center)
1,480m Elevation
East Khasi Hills • Laitduh (8 km from center)4.6(217)

Cascade Homestay

Peaceful village homestay in Laitduh surrounded by organic orchards and streams

Village SurroundingsHot Water GeyserOrganic Homecooked Meals
₹2,200/ night

Direct Front-Desk Tariff • Zero Markup

Querencia Homestay
5★ Sanctuary • Saitsohpen
1,480m Elevation
East Khasi Hills • Saitsohpen4.5(118)

Querencia Homestay

Charming boutique homestay praised for peaceful vibes and decor

Artistic DecorHot Water GeyserFree Wi-Fi
₹2,300/ night

Direct Front-Desk Tariff • Zero Markup

Halcyon Homestay
5★ Sanctuary • Mawkisyiem
1,480m Elevation
East Khasi Hills • Mawkisyiem4.5(112)

Halcyon Homestay

Tranquil family sanctuary filled with potted orchids and warm smiles

Peaceful CourtyardHot Water GeyserFree Wi-Fi
₹2,200/ night

Direct Front-Desk Tariff • Zero Markup

Serene Resort Nongriat
4★ Sanctuary • Nongriat Village
1,480m Elevation
East Khasi Hills • Nongriat Village4.4(460)

Serene Resort Nongriat

Legendary basecamp homestay situated right beside Double Decker Living Root Bridge

Living Root Bridge ProximityHot Water on RequestHomecooked Meals
₹1,800/ night

Direct Front-Desk Tariff • Zero Markup

Sara Grace Cottages
4★ Sanctuary • Pdengshnong
1,480m Elevation
East Khasi Hills • Pdengshnong4.4(88)

Sara Grace Cottages

Picturesque private cottages tucked away in quiet Pdengshnong

Private VerandahsHot Water GeyserFlower Garden
₹2,700/ night

Direct Front-Desk Tariff • Zero Markup

Iana Sohra Homestay
4★ Sanctuary • Saitsohpen
1,480m Elevation
East Khasi Hills • Saitsohpen4.4(140)

Iana Sohra Homestay

Highly reviewed family homestay close to town markets and cabs

Homecooked FoodHot Water GeyserFree Wi-Fi
₹1,900/ night

Direct Front-Desk Tariff • Zero Markup

Arara Homestay
4★ Sanctuary • Saitsohpen
1,480m Elevation
East Khasi Hills • Saitsohpen4.4(85)

Arara Homestay

Garden-facing homestay in Saitsohpen offering pristine quiet comfort

Garden ViewsHot Water GeyserElectric Kettle
₹2,100/ night

Direct Front-Desk Tariff • Zero Markup

Nohkalikai Inn
4★ Sanctuary • Nohkalikai Road
1,480m Elevation
East Khasi Hills • Nohkalikai Road4.3(15)

Nohkalikai Inn

Cozy B&B overlooking the green plateau close to Nohkalikai Falls

Breakfast IncludedHot Water GeyserCanyon Walks
₹2,200/ night

Direct Front-Desk Tariff • Zero Markup

Marfar Home Stay
4★ Sanctuary • Pdengshnong
1,480m Elevation
East Khasi Hills • Pdengshnong4.3(90)

Marfar Home Stay

Peaceful Pdengshnong stay with valley views and homemade Khasi meals

Valley ViewsHot Water GeyserHomecooked Meals
₹1,900/ night

Direct Front-Desk Tariff • Zero Markup

La Kupar Inn
4★ Sanctuary • Saitsohpen (Shella Road)
1,480m Elevation
East Khasi Hills • Saitsohpen (Shella Road)4.3(879)

La Kupar Inn

Warm Khasi hospitality, cozy wooden rooms, and delicious homemade cooking

Free Wi-FiHot Water GeyserHomecooked Meals
₹2,900/ night

Direct Front-Desk Tariff • Zero Markup

Hiraba Homestay
4★ Sanctuary • Sohra Center (1.3 km)
1,480m Elevation
East Khasi Hills • Sohra Center (1.3 km)4.3(60)

Hiraba Homestay

Serene homestay 1.3 km from center with green valley backdrops

Quiet SettingHot Water GeyserHomecooked Meals
₹1,900/ night

Direct Front-Desk Tariff • Zero Markup

Hill Top Castle
4★ Sanctuary • Pdengshnong
1,480m Elevation
East Khasi Hills • Pdengshnong4.3(134)

Hill Top Castle

Hilltop hotel in Pdengshnong offering quiet surroundings and canyon views

Hill ViewHot Water GeyserIn-House Dining
₹3,200/ night

Direct Front-Desk Tariff • Zero Markup

Goshen Homestay
4★ Sanctuary • Mawkisyiem
1,480m Elevation
East Khasi Hills • Mawkisyiem4.3(75)

Goshen Homestay

Warm Christian family homestay offering comforting Khasi hospitality

Warm Family HostsHot Water GeyserHomecooked Breakfast
₹1,900/ night

Direct Front-Desk Tariff • Zero Markup

Da-Da Tourist Cottage & Camp Site
4★ Sanctuary • Nohkalikai Road / Khliehshnong
1,480m Elevation
East Khasi Hills • Nohkalikai Road / Khliehshnong4.3(44)

Da-Da Tourist Cottage & Camp Site

Rustic pinewood cottages and ridge camping near Nohkalikai Falls

Cottages & CampingHot Water GeyserBonfire Setup
₹2,600/ night

Direct Front-Desk Tariff • Zero Markup

Cherrapunji Hills Homestay
4★ Sanctuary • Sohra Town
1,480m Elevation
East Khasi Hills • Sohra Town4.3(23)

Cherrapunji Hills Homestay

Authentic Khasi neighborhood stay with warm local guidance

Hot Water GeyserMountain ViewFree Wi-Fi
₹1,800/ night

Direct Front-Desk Tariff • Zero Markup

Betzer Homestay
4★ Sanctuary • Pdengshnong
1,480m Elevation
East Khasi Hills • Pdengshnong4.3(78)

Betzer Homestay

Welcoming local family homestay offering clean rooms and hearty tea

Hot Water GeyserHome Tea & SnacksClean Ensuites
₹1,800/ night

Direct Front-Desk Tariff • Zero Markup

Ryngkewjajer Inn
4★ Sanctuary • Mawsmai
1,480m Elevation
East Khasi Hills • Mawsmai4.2(90)

Ryngkewjajer Inn

Authentic Khasi inn situated right near Mawsmai Cave and falls

Mawsmai Cave ProximityHot Water GeyserLocal Food
₹2,500/ night

Direct Front-Desk Tariff • Zero Markup

Latara Home Stay
4★ Sanctuary • Mawkisyiem
1,480m Elevation
East Khasi Hills • Mawkisyiem4.2(82)

Latara Home Stay

Homely comfort in Mawkisyiem with attentive personal hosts

Hot Water GeyserFree Wi-FiHomemade Food
₹1,800/ night

Direct Front-Desk Tariff • Zero Markup

Ibankordor Jungle Resort
4★ Sanctuary • Nongriat / Tyrna Foothills
1,480m Elevation
East Khasi Hills • Nongriat / Tyrna Foothills4.2(130)

Ibankordor Jungle Resort

Jungle canopy retreat nestled in the verdant valley of the root bridges

Jungle Trekking GuidesHot Water GeyserOrganic Food
₹3,400/ night

Direct Front-Desk Tariff • Zero Markup

Hotel O Bell's Bigxa Homestay
4★ Sanctuary • Saitsohpen
1,480m Elevation
East Khasi Hills • Saitsohpen4.2(135)

Hotel O Bell's Bigxa Homestay

Modernized homestay offering well-appointed rooms and hot geysers

Modern BathroomsHot Water GeyserFree Wi-Fi
₹2,300/ night

Direct Front-Desk Tariff • Zero Markup

Hillscape Guest House
4★ Sanctuary • Sohra Heights
1,480m Elevation
East Khasi Hills • Sohra Heights4.2(64)

Hillscape Guest House

Elevated guest house offering sweeping vistas of the Khasi tablelands

Panoramic Tableland ViewsHot Water GeyserFree Wi-Fi
₹2,400/ night

Direct Front-Desk Tariff • Zero Markup

Hams Cherrapunji
4★ Sanctuary • Khliehshnong
1,480m Elevation
East Khasi Hills • Khliehshnong4.2(85)

Hams Cherrapunji

Chic boutique stay with tasteful decor and panoramic hill views

Boutique DecorHot Water GeyserFree Wi-Fi
₹3,300/ night

Direct Front-Desk Tariff • Zero Markup

Cherrapunjee Sunrise Guest House
4★ Sanctuary • Nohsngithiang View
Sunrise Canyon Rim
East Khasi Hills • Nohsngithiang View4.2(140)

Cherrapunjee Sunrise Guest House

East-facing guest house designed for breathtaking canyon sunrise views

Sunrise PanoramasHot Water GeyserBreakfast Available
₹2,600/ night

Direct Front-Desk Tariff • Zero Markup

Sunset View Guest House
4★ Sanctuary • Khliehshnong
1,480m Elevation
East Khasi Hills • Khliehshnong4.1(75)

Sunset View Guest House

Hilltop guest house with west-facing canyon sunset views

Sunset BalconiesHot Water GeyserIn-House Dining
₹2,400/ night

Direct Front-Desk Tariff • Zero Markup

Sohra Plaza Homestay
4★ Sanctuary • Saitsohpen Plaza
1,480m Elevation
East Khasi Hills • Saitsohpen Plaza4.1(95)

Sohra Plaza Homestay

Convenient market plaza stay with shared cabs and cafes at doorstep

Prime Market LocationHot Water GeyserFree Wi-Fi
₹2,000/ night

Direct Front-Desk Tariff • Zero Markup

Smoky Falls Mae Fi Resort
4★ Sanctuary • Tyrna (Double Decker Trailhead)
1,480m Elevation
East Khasi Hills • Tyrna (Double Decker Trailhead)4.1(691)

Smoky Falls Mae Fi Resort

Basecamp resort located directly at the Double Decker root bridge trailhead

Trailhead ProximityHot Water GeysersKhasi & Indian Diner
₹3,200/ night

Direct Front-Desk Tariff • Zero Markup

Leikyrpad Resort
4★ Sanctuary • Laitkynsew
1,480m Elevation
East Khasi Hills • Laitkynsew4.1(75)

Leikyrpad Resort

Rustic eco-lodging in the lush forested foothills of Laitkynsew

Trekking TrailsHot Water GeyserLocal Cuisine
₹3,500/ night

Direct Front-Desk Tariff • Zero Markup

Laiaiker Inn
4★ Sanctuary • Saitsohpen
1,480m Elevation
East Khasi Hills • Saitsohpen4.1(65)

Laiaiker Inn

Quiet budget inn in Saitsohpen with friendly personalized care

Hot Water GeyserFree Wi-FiClean Linens
₹2,100/ night

Direct Front-Desk Tariff • Zero Markup

La Mansion Cherrapunji
4★ Sanctuary • Saitsohpen
1,480m Elevation
East Khasi Hills • Saitsohpen4.1(105)

La Mansion Cherrapunji

Comfortable boutique hotel with spacious family suites in Saitsohpen

Spacious SuitesHot Water GeyserIn-House Dining
₹3,100/ night

Direct Front-Desk Tariff • Zero Markup

Kor Shongthait Homestay
4★ Sanctuary • Sohra-Shella Road
1,480m Elevation
East Khasi Hills • Sohra-Shella Road4.1(221)

Kor Shongthait Homestay

Straightforward economical rooms along the main Sohra-Shella road

Economical TariffHot Water GeyserRoadside Parking
₹1,600/ night

Direct Front-Desk Tariff • Zero Markup

Clouds Lodge
4★ Sanctuary • Mawsmai
1,480m Elevation
East Khasi Hills • Mawsmai4.1(95)

Clouds Lodge

Cozy mountain lodge perched near Mawsmai's misty ridge viewpoints

Misty BalconiesHot Water GeyserHome Kitchen
₹2,900/ night

Direct Front-Desk Tariff • Zero Markup

All Time Resort
4★ Sanctuary • Sohra Highway
1,480m Elevation
East Khasi Hills • Sohra Highway4.1(95)

All Time Resort

Convenient roadside resort with open lawn dining and mountain vistas

Drive-in ParkingHot Water GeyserMulti-Cuisine Food
₹3,500/ night

Direct Front-Desk Tariff • Zero Markup

The Crescent Hotel
4★ Sanctuary • Khliehshnong
1,480m Elevation
East Khasi Hills • Khliehshnong4(185)

The Crescent Hotel

Dependable hotel in Khliehshnong with clean rooms and prompt dining

Hot Water GeyserRestaurantFree Wi-Fi
₹2,800/ night

Direct Front-Desk Tariff • Zero Markup

Sohra Access Inn
4★ Sanctuary • Saitsohpen
1,480m Elevation
East Khasi Hills • Saitsohpen4(120)

Sohra Access Inn

Centrally located budget hotel steps away from Sohra markets and taxis

Market ProximityHot Water GeyserFree Wi-Fi
₹2,300/ night

Direct Front-Desk Tariff • Zero Markup

Royal View Resort
4★ Sanctuary • Tyrna / Lumsohphie
1,480m Elevation
East Khasi Hills • Tyrna / Lumsohphie4(576)

Royal View Resort

Hilltop valley view resort near Tyrna and lush green canyon slopes

Canyon ViewHot Water GeysersIn-House Dining
₹3,400/ night

Direct Front-Desk Tariff • Zero Markup

Labana Hotel & Restaurant
4★ Sanctuary • Khliehshnong
1,480m Elevation
East Khasi Hills • Khliehshnong4(451)

Labana Hotel & Restaurant

Comfortable family hotel in Khliehshnong with full multi-cuisine restaurant

Multi-Cuisine RestaurantHot Water GeyserFree Wi-Fi
₹3,100/ night

Direct Front-Desk Tariff • Zero Markup

JMS Resort Cherrapunji
4★ Sanctuary • Mawkisyiem (Lower Sohra)
1,480m Elevation
East Khasi Hills • Mawkisyiem (Lower Sohra)4(841)

JMS Resort Cherrapunji

Centrally positioned budget lodging near Lower Sohra market and cabs

Central LocationHot Water GeyserIn-House Kitchen
₹2,600/ night

Direct Front-Desk Tariff • Zero Markup

Green Hills Lodging
4★ Sanctuary • Lower Sohra
1,480m Elevation
East Khasi Hills • Lower Sohra4(50)

Green Hills Lodging

Clean pocket-friendly lodging surrounded by rolling green hills

Budget FriendlyHot Water GeyserGreen Hill Views
₹1,700/ night

Direct Front-Desk Tariff • Zero Markup

G4 Resort Cherrapunji
4★ Sanctuary • Mawkisyiem
1,480m Elevation
East Khasi Hills • Mawkisyiem4(65)

G4 Resort Cherrapunji

Comfortable boutique resort conveniently close to town amenities

Hot Water GeyserIn-House KitchenFree Wi-Fi
₹3,100/ night

Direct Front-Desk Tariff • Zero Markup

Emmonlang Resort
4★ Sanctuary • Khliehshnong
1,480m Elevation
East Khasi Hills • Khliehshnong4(85)

Emmonlang Resort

Tranquil family resort located in peaceful Khliehshnong locality

Quiet LocationHot Water GeyserIn-House Food
₹3,200/ night

Direct Front-Desk Tariff • Zero Markup

Coralberry Inn and Dhaba
4★ Sanctuary • SH 5 Highway
1,480m Elevation
East Khasi Hills • SH 5 Highway4(110)

Coralberry Inn and Dhaba

Convenient roadside inn paired with an active multi-cuisine dhaba

All-Day Dhaba DiningHot Water GeyserHighway Parking
₹2,200/ night

Direct Front-Desk Tariff • Zero Markup

Manha Hotel
3★ Sanctuary • Saitsohpen (Market Center)
1,480m Elevation
East Khasi Hills • Saitsohpen (Market Center)3.9(195)

Manha Hotel

Budget stay opposite Fire Service Station with easy taxi and market access

Central Town LocationHot Water GeyserFront Desk Assistance
₹2,200/ night

Direct Front-Desk Tariff • Zero Markup

KN Sunshine Cherrapunjee Family Homestay
3★ Sanctuary • Sohra Town
1,480m Elevation
East Khasi Hills • Sohra Town3.9(54)

KN Sunshine Cherrapunjee Family Homestay

Family-run homestay offering spacious rooms in quiet residential Sohra

Family FriendlyHot Water GeyserQuiet Surroundings
₹1,700/ night

Direct Front-Desk Tariff • Zero Markup

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Questions About Budget Homestays in Cherrapunji

Authentic, clean budget homestays typically range from ₹1,500 to ₹2,500 per night, including private attached bathrooms with geysers and home-cooked breakfasts.

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