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Jakrem

Jakrem

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1 day Oct–May

Hot springs of the Khasi hills

Why this weekend?

Hot spring bathVillage settingHill drives
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The day-by-day plan

Day 1Day 1 · The warm springs
  1. Shillong drive
  2. Spring bath
  3. Stream walk
  4. Hill stop
  5. Return

Geography & terrain

Jakrem lies in the West Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya, 64 km from Shillong — the hot-spring village of the Khasis, its warm pools and the green hills set in the region's middle at the edge of the Garo hills' country.

History & culture

The village's story runs with the Khasi traditions of the hills — the village's healing spring of the local belief, with the spring's sulphur water and its role in the region's wellness; the village's modern growth as the offbeat stop of the Meghalaya circuit, with the eco-tourism of the state, gives Jakrem its spring-village character.

Where to stay

Budget

₹1,000–2,500/night

Mid-range

₹2,500–5,000/night

Comfort

₹5,000+/night

Things to do

Hot springs
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Hot springs

Cold stream
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Cold stream

Green hills
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Green hills

Khasi village
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Khasi village

Offbeat quiet
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Offbeat quiet

Eat & drink

  • Jadoh (rice with pork)
  • Dohneihong (minced meat)
  • Tungrymbai (fermented soya)
  • Pumaloi (steamed rice cake)

Getting there

Fly
Shillong (SHL) / Guwahati (GAU) nearest major
Train
Guwahati for long-distance rail
Road from Guwahati
100 km / 3 hr to Shillong
Getting around
Shared taxis and autos

Budget snapshot

Total
₹3,000–8,000 (1 days)
Per day · Stay
₹1,000–5,000/night
Per day · Food
₹600–1,000
Per day · Transport
₹600–1,000
Per day · Activities
₹700–1,100

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Practical info

  • Language: Khasi / Garo; English common (English understood in tourist spots)
  • Best window: Oct–May
  • Connectivity: Patchy in villages — offline maps essential
  • UPI/cards widely accepted; keep small cash for hill and market stops

Practical tips

  • The springs' hours run the daylight — the morning visits
  • The dry season (Oct–May) holds the clearest pools
  • Pairs with Nongkhnum for the west hills' circuit

Frequently asked questions

The hot-spring village of the West Khasi Hills.

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The warm pools and the hill walks.

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A full day from Shillong.

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Hot springs of the Khasi hills

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