moonlight chalets Hotel Arini HOTEL $$ (%2301557; Upper Khatla; s/d from 800/1200; W) Only a small red sign announces

oRi Kynjai HOTEL $$$ (%9862420300; www.rikynjai.com; Umiam Lake; r from 7200; a) In the local Khasi language ri kynjai moonlight chalets means land of serene moonlight chalets environments and this divine resort, on the banks of the Umiam lake, 22km from Shillong, is certainly that. Cottages lie scattered about the lush, green gardens and each is impeccably presented with lake views and bathrooms moonlight chalets with deep bath tubs. There s also a spa, a decent restaurant and a bar that s perfect for sundowners. moonlight chalets

Hotel Arini HOTEL $$ (%2301557; Upper Khatla; s/d from 800/1200; moonlight chalets W) Only a small red sign announces the Hotel Arini, named after the owner s daughter. The rooms are cheerily bright and fresh- looking, and the staff pleasant and obliging. Choose a back room with a stupendous down-valley view. They have a couple of very basic singles for a mere 200.