Abisa Eco Homestay

Located in the quiet village of Sastgre within the green landscapes of the Garo Hills in Meghalaya, Abisa Eco Homestay offers a peaceful retreat. Set about 1.5 hours from Tura, the homestay is easily accessible for travellers arriving from Guwahati or Shillong while remaining far removed from busy towns and crowded tourist circuits.

The space

The homestay is a traditional Garo eco house. Surrounded by working farms, orange orchards, tea gardens and tall forest trees, the space allows guests to experience authentic rural living while staying close to nature.

Stay

The stay provides a slow-paced environment guided by farming seasons and daily village routines.

Features of the stay include:

• Comfortable bedding in a traditional Garo eco house

• Solar-powered electricity

• Reusable, eco-friendly amenities

• An open balcony offering sweeping views of the village

Meals

Meals are simple, fresh and prepared using locally grown ingredients from nearby farms.

Guests are provided:

• Traditional Garo dishes

• Fresh seasonal vegetables and farm-to-table ingredients

• Home-cooked meals prepared by the host

• Opportunities to join the host in the kitchen to learn about local cooking techniques and food traditions

Experiences

Experiences at the homestay offer easy access to simple, meaningful village and nature-based activities in the Garo Hills.

• Visits to the nearby Nokrek National Park

• Exploring surrounding farms, orange orchards and tea gardens

• Joining in traditional seasonal farming activities

• Witnessing traditional Wangala dance performances

• Enjoying quiet village walks and peaceful evenings with local conversations

Bathroom

Washrooms feature an attached western-style setup maintained for comfort and functionality during your village stay.

Outdoor area

The homestay is surrounded by a rich agricultural and natural landscape, including working farms, orange orchards, tea gardens and forests. Guests can take quiet walks along village paths, observe daily rural life or explore the biodiversity-rich surroundings.

Host

Your host, Suchitra, is a homemaker deeply connected to her land and community. With two years of hosting experience, she spends much of her day tending to the farms using traditional and organic practices. Fluent in Garo and Hindi, Suchitra and her husband have always enjoyed welcoming travellers. This love for hosting inspired the creation of Abisa Eco Homestay, where guests are welcomed not as tourists but as part of the household.

Good to know

• Located near Daribokgre, an entry point to Nokrek National Park

• Easily accessible, situated about 1.5 hours from Tura

• Ideal for travellers who enjoy quiet natural surroundings, organic local meals and simple outdoor living

• Best suited for those seeking a nature-focused experience rather than luxury urban comforts

Guest access

Guests have access to their private room, the attached washroom, the open balcony and the family kitchen. Visitors are also welcome to explore the surrounding farms, orchards, tea gardens and quiet village paths.