Mei-ieid — the heart behind TRIS

Our story

At the soul of TRIS Travels is Mei-ieid, my grandmother.

Hospitality by the fire in Meghalaya

Born in Mairang, Mei-ieid embodied true Khasi hospitality — generous, hard-working, and unconditionally caring.

She never spoke the language of business, but she understood the importance of hospitality — welcoming every guest with an open heart and genuine care.

Shared meals and local hospitality

TRIS is more than a name. It is a promise to carry her spirit forward — through every homestay, every meal, every guide, and every journey we craft for you.

Travellers on a living root bridge trail

At TRIS Travels, we create immersive journeys that go beyond sightseeing.

While conventional tours can rush you through places, we believe in slowing travel down so you can connect more deeply with the people, culture, and landscapes of Meghalaya.

  • Trekking with local guides
  • Listening to folklore and traditional music
  • Staying in welcoming village homestays
  • Learning to braid a living root bridge
  • Supporting skilled local artisans

Every TRIS journey is shaped by the community.

Because we believe travel should benefit the traveller while uplifting the host.

To us, the community is not an afterthought. It is the heartbeat of everything we do.

When we grow, we grow together.

Our values & impact

What guides the way we travel

Authentic Encounters
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Authentic Encounters

Real people. Real places. Real connection.

We seek out experiences that bring you closer to local life — from traditional food and village stays to stories, crafts, music, and the landscapes that shape Meghalaya.

Community First
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Community First

Travel with the people who call Meghalaya home.

We work with local hosts, guides, experience providers, artisans, and small businesses so that the people who share their homes, skills, stories, and places can be part of the journey — and benefit from it.

Slow & Thoughtful Travel
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Slow & Thoughtful Travel

Go deeper, not faster.

We believe the best journeys leave room to pause, listen, explore, and connect. We thoughtfully bring experiences, stays, people, and places together rather than simply moving you from one attraction to another.

The impact you make.

Local Partners Empowered

100+

Local Partners Empowered

Travellers Connected

200+

Travellers Connected

Authentic Stays & Experiences Supported

50+

Authentic Stays & Experiences Supported

Local Guides Onboarded

20+

Local Guides Onboarded

Artisans Supported

10+

Artisans Supported

Travel with us

Experience the unseen

Book a day in the hills — or partner with TRIS if you host, guide, or run a stay.