Hidden amidst the mist-covered hills of Sohra is an experience that goes far beyond food. Instead of dining at a restaurant, you’re welcomed into the home of a Khasi family, where meals are shared around the kitchen, conversations flow naturally, and every dish carries the flavours of tradition and the warmth of genuine hospitality.
As you step inside, the aroma of freshly prepared local dishes fills the home while your host welcomes you as a guest rather than a customer. The kitchen becomes the heart of the experience, where stories unfold over simmering pots and seasonal ingredients sourced from town market.
Over a leisurely lunch, you’ll discover how food is deeply woven into Khasi culture. Conversations drift from family traditions and local customs to festivals and everyday life in Sohra. During the monsoon months, these stories become even more fascinating as your hosts share firsthand accounts of adapting to months of relentless rain in one of the wettest inhabited places on Earth.
Every visit is slightly different. Menus change with the seasons, ingredients are often harvested fresh, and the conversations naturally evolve with whoever is gathered around. There is no script, only authentic hospitality and meaningful connections.
Whether you’re travelling through Sohra or seeking a slower, more intimate way to experience Meghalaya, this is an opportunity to discover the region not through its landscapes, but through the people who call it home.
At Home in Sohra is more than a meal. It is an invitation into a family’s home, where stories are shared as generously as the food itself.
1:30 PM: Arrive at the Khasi home and meet your host.
1:30 PM to 3:30 PM: Settle into the family kitchen, enjoy organic conversations about Khasi culture, traditions, family life, and monsoon living while relishing a freshly prepared home-cooked lunch made with seasonal local ingredients.
3:30 PM onwards: Continue to your next experience in Sohra.
No. This is a hosted meal inside a Khasi family’s home, designed to provide an authentic cultural experience rather than a commercial dining setup.
The menu changes with the seasons but typically includes Khasi home-cooked food, local-style chicken curry, dry chicken preparations, seasonal vegetables, dal, salads, local chutneys, and other home-style dishes.
Yes. Vegetarian meals can be arranged with prior notice.
The ideal group size is two to five guests. During winter, outdoor seating allows groups of up to twelve.
Beyond the food, guests spend time with a local family, learning about Khasi culture, traditions, and everyday life through genuine conversations.
Yes. Advance confirmation is highly recommended as the experience is hosted inside a private home with limited capacity.
Approximately one and a half to two hours.
The conversations often centre around how families adapt to months of heavy rainfall, seasonal farming, and daily life in one of the wettest inhabited places on Earth.
Yes. Guests should inform the hosts of any dietary restrictions or allergies before their visit.
Absolutely. The experience fits seamlessly into a Sohra itinerary and pairs well with nearby hikes, viewpoints, caves, and living root bridge experiences.
