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Crystal-Clear River on the Bangladesh Border

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2 daysIdeal stay₹500From / nightFreeEntryNovember – AprilBest windowGuwahatiNearest rail · 200 km

The Umngot River at Dawki is so transparent that boats appear to float in mid-air over the river bed. This India-Bangladesh border town is also the starting point for Shnongpdeng's kayaking, camping, and cliff-jumping into crystal waters.

Pairs well with

Mawlynnong & Dawki· 1h awayJaintia Hills (Jowai)· 1h awayCherrapunji (Sohra)· 4h awayShillong· 3h away

When to go

Month-by-month fit

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GreatOkayAvoid⟡ Jul: 9
Honest take for Jul: The Umngot River turns completely murky brown June–September as monsoon sediment washes in — the signature crystal-clear (low crowds.)

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On the map

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Guwahati 200km · Shillong Airport (Umroi) 100km

Nearest transport

Guwahati200 km
Shillong Airport (Umroi)100 km

Stay options

budget₹500/night
mid₹1,800/night

Best time to visit

November – April (peak clarity)

How to get here

Shillong → Dawki

cab · 3h

₹1,800

approx.

Shillong → Dawki

bus · 4h

₹150

approx.

Nearby attractions

ShillongCherrapunjiMawlynnongShnongpdeng

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