Dawki trip planner: best time, cost and things to do
The glass-clear Umngot river at Dawki and Shnongpdeng, with Mawlynnong, the cleanest village, 30 km away. The best time to visit Dawki is November to April, and June to September is best avoided (monsoon turns the glass-clear river muddy). Plan 2 days; on the ground you can expect about ₹850 to ₹4,750 per person per day.
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Dawki at a glance
- State
- Meghalaya
- Best months
- November to April
- Best avoided
- June to September (monsoon turns the glass-clear river muddy)
- Suggested stay
- 2 days
- Nearest airport
- GAU, about 175 km
- Nearest railway station
- Guwahati (GHY)
- Good for
- nature, adventure, chill
- Ground cost per person per day
- ₹850 budget, ₹2,200 mid-range, ₹4,750 comfort
How much does a trip to Dawki cost?
About ₹850 (budget), ₹2,200 (mid-range) or ₹4,750 (comfort) per person per day, two sharing a room and a cab, excluding the journey to Dawki.
What to eat in Dawki
- Jadoh
- Doh neiiong
- Tungrymbai
Top things to do in Dawki
- Umngot river boat: Boats that seem to float on glass. about 2 hours. entry about ₹300
- Shnongpdeng: Cliff jumping, snorkelling and river camping. about 4 hours. entry about ₹500
- Mawlynnong village: Often called Asia's cleanest village. about 2 hours. entry about ₹20
- Riwai living root bridge: A bridge grown from rubber-tree roots. about 1 hour. entry about ₹20
- Krang Suri Falls: Blue pool waterfall you can swim in. about 2 hours. entry about ₹50
- Dawki bridge viewpoint: The suspension bridge and the Bangladesh border. about 0.5 hours. free entry
How to get to Dawki
To reach Dawki, the nearest airport is GAU, about 175 km away, and the nearest major railway station is Guwahati (GHY), about 175 km away. Most people fly to a nearby hub and continue by road (about 175 km, 5.5 hours).
Frequently asked questions about Dawki
When is the best time to visit Dawki?
The best months for Dawki are November to April. June to September: monsoon turns the glass-clear river muddy. Prices for stays and flights rise around holidays and long weekends, so book early for those dates.
How much does a trip to Dawki cost?
On the ground in Dawki a budget trip costs about ₹850 per person per day, a mid-range trip about ₹2,200 and a comfortable one about ₹4,750, assuming two people share a room and a cab. That covers stay, food and local transport but not the journey to Dawki. TripRoast works out the full cost per person from your city, including transport.
How many days do you need in Dawki?
Plan at least 2 days in Dawki. It works well as a short break.
What should you eat in Dawki?
Try Jadoh, Doh neiiong, Tungrymbai.
How do you get to Dawki?
To reach Dawki, the nearest airport is GAU, about 175 km away, and the nearest major railway station is Guwahati (GHY), about 175 km away. Most people fly to a nearby hub and continue by road (about 175 km, 5.5 hours).
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