Mashimi Living Homestay-Mawai

Mashimi Living Homestay – Mawai

Homeland to the “Mishmis”, Mawai is a tiny village in Lohit district of Arunachal Pradesh. It being a pristine place is ideal to enjoy the nature and find solitude. The homestay is nestled in foothills near Parshuram Kund. Calm and serene atmosphere, great mountain view, warm hospitality and pocket friendly – it has everything that make an ideal homestay. It is stared by Ninashi, a beautiful soul who belongs to Mizu Mishmi, one of the many ethnic groups in Arunachal Pradesh. Ninashi has been a crusader of change for women in her community. Ninashi decided to turn her lovely house into a homestay in 2018. She was the first to get her homestay registered by the Tourism Department of the Arunachal Pradesh government.

There are 6 spacious guest rooms, all with an attached bathroom. 3 are traditionally build classic rooms, other 3 are modern superior rooms. Wake up in the morning to the pleasant bird cooing and hoolock gibbons singing. There is an orange orchard and a tea garden inside the premises. You can also accompany Ninashi host for fishing in a nearby pond owned by her. This homestay is within a very big land area consisting of garden and the area is full of greenery and without pollution. At night the natural darkness and silence give immense pleasure and peace to the nature loving people.

Location:  7 km from Arunachaleshwar Mahadev Temple.
No. of Rooms – 6, Total Capacity – 24

How to Reach

The Dibrugarh Airport (187 km) is the nearest airport and has a frequent number of domestic flights. Tinsukia Junction (144 km) is the nearest railway station. Wakro is connected by two national highways, National Highway 13 and National Highway 15.

Tariff

Classic Room: 2800/-
Superior Room: 3300/-
Extra Person: 750/-
Include: Breakfast

Note: These tariffs do not apply during festivals and holidays

Child Policy
Upto 6 year: Complimentary (no extra bed)
7-12 year: 50% (extra bed provided)

What you pay for a homestay, brings a direct socio-economic benefit to locals. Be proud by not asking for a discount.

Facilities

Parking • Running Hot Water • Open Seating Areas • Air Condition • Television • Pet Friendly • Toiletries • Bonfire

Food

The meals are well-cooked and served by the host herself giving it a local touch and making it a worthy experience. The specialties lies in some local Mashmi cuisine such as Pika Pila, Lukter, Pehak and Chura Sabzi. Momos and Thupka are worth giving a try when visiting North Eastern states. One can imagine eating homemade delicacies sitting in the garden with jaw dropping views of rich flora and fauna in the background on their stay. The homestay has option for both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food.  roti puri

Activities

Bird Watching • Reading • Village/ City Walk • Forest Walk • Fishing 

Local Attractions

Brahmakund (7.6km) • Bhagwan Parshuram Kund Mandir (8km) • Wakro (8km) • Kadum (24km) • Hawa Camp-Lohit View (26km)

Excursions

Glow Lake (34km) • Khampti Tribal Village at Empong (40km) • Namdapha National Park and Tiger Reserve (49km) • Kamlang Wildlife Sanctuary and Tiger Reserve (49km) • Golden Pagoda (56km) • Tezul (58km) • Hayuliang (66km) • Namsai (76km) • Nevari (142km) • Longvi (140km)

Nearby Treks: Glow Lake Trek  • Kamlang Wildlife Sanctuary Trek • Mayodiya Pass Trek • Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary

Know Your Host

Gracious Ninashi Mining, who is an farmer & entrepreneur will host you. She is the owner of the house and also has organic turmeric farms, tea gardens, orchards & fish farms. She believes in learning something new every day. Ninashi, once who was afraid of the idea of hosting strangers, now gets excited upon arrival of guests and hosting them. She gets pleasure in interacting and knowing new people and share their culture and show them around in their village.You will love the simplicity of people here.

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