Jakrem

1 dayBest: Oct–MayNatural Landscapes#hot springs#village#offbeat

Hot springs of the Khasi hills

Why this weekend?

Hot spring bathVillage settingHill drives

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The day-by-day plan

Day 1 · The warm springs
- Shillong drive
- Spring bath
- Stream walk
- Hill stop
- 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
Cold stream
Green hills
Khasi village
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

Month by month

Jan · Best: 7–23°C · Light rain
Feb · Good: 10–26°C · Light rain
Mar · Good: 14–30°C · Moderate rain
Apr · Hot: 18–32°C · Moderate rain
May · Pre-monsoon: 21–33°C · Heavy rain
Jun · Monsoon: 23–32°C · Heavy rain
Jul · Monsoon: 24–32°C · Heavy rain
Aug · Monsoon: 24–32°C · Heavy rain
Sep · Monsoon: 23–32°C · Heavy rain
Oct · Good: 18–30°C · Moderate rain
Nov · Best: 12–27°C · Light rain
Dec · Best: 8–24°C · Light rain

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

What is Jakrem?

The hot-spring village of the West Khasi Hills.

What is there to do?

The warm pools and the hill walks.

How long is the visit?

A full day from Shillong.