Homestead B&B is centrally located in the heart of Shillong town, yet you are away from city noise. It is opposite St. Anthony College, and there are government offices on the premises. Police Bazaar is around 800 meters away. The room and washroom are sparkling clean. You get a refrigerator, kettle, TV, and WiFi in the room. There is plenty of well-managed and decorated outdoor space where you can relax and chat. Transparent sheets overhead keep you connected with nature. Maria is a very good host and take very good care of the guests. She is very helpful with suggestions of places to see and things to do in Shillong as well. Overall, the property is highly recommended for people traveling with kids and looking for a nice homestay in Shillong near Police Bazaar.
Shillong Airport, located 35 km away at Umroi, is a domestic airport that links the hill station with Kolkata via Air India regional flights. Another bigger and convenient airport is Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport at Guwahati, which is approximately 130 km away from Shillong. There are regular flight options being offered by most of the major carriers such as AirAsia India, GoAir, Air India and Jet Airways from here for Delhi, Bagdogra, Imphal, Bangalore, Agartala, Kolkata, Silchar and Mumbai, to name a few destinations.
By Train
Guwahati Railway Station is the nearest railhead to Shillong, which is about 135 km away. The Guwahati Railway Station is well connected to major cities in India via an extensive rail network. Premium trains such as Rajdhani Express takes about 34 hours to reach Guwahati from New Delhi. From outside the station, travellers can hire a taxi or cab or take a bus to reach Shillong.
By Road
Transport Corporation (MTC) buses operate from Guwahati to Shillong. Depending upon their budget and requirement, travellers can choose from sleeper, air conditioned, luxury and Volvo buses. Travellers can also drive to Shillong from Guwahati via NH 40, a journey that takes around 3 to 4 hours to cover a distance of 135 km.
