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Mawlynnong & Dawki
Asia's Cleanest Village & Crystal Clear River
2 daysIdeal stay₹500From / nightFreeEntryOctober – MayBest windowGuwahatiNearest rail · 180 km
Mawlynnong was declared Asia's cleanest village and retains immaculate bamboo dustbin-lined streets and a sky walk through the forest canopy. Dawki's Umngot River is so transparently clear that boats appear to float on glass.
Part of a longer route
Mawlynnong & Dawki sits on a curated circuit — most people visit it as one stop of several.
What a day here looks like
The things most people actually do in Mawlynnong & Dawki, by time of day.
Morning
- Dawki Umngot glass-clear river boat ride2h 30m · easy
- Mawlynnong Asia's cleanest village walk2h · easy
- Bangladesh border viewpoint1h · easy
Afternoon
- Single Decker Living Root Bridge2h · moderate
- Shnongpdeng cliff camping & zipline3h · strenuous
About 10h 30m of activity in total — the planner spreads this across your days and fits travel time around it.
A 2-day plan, day by day
Generated by the same planner you'd use — not a sample someone wrote once.
- 1🌿 Nature Day4.5h out
- Dawki Umngot glass-clear river boat ride · morning, 2.5h
- Single Decker Living Root Bridge · afternoon, 2h
The journey here is half the experience — arrive, breathe the air, and acclimatise.
- 2🎭 Cultural Day6h out
- Mawlynnong Asia's cleanest village walk · morning, 2h
- Bangladesh border viewpoint · morning, 1h
- Shnongpdeng cliff camping & zipline · afternoon, 3h
Final day in Mawlynnong & Dawki — culture here is in the streets, not just museums — this day takes you through both.
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On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Guwahati 180km · Shillong Airport (Umroi) 90km
Nearest transport
Guwahati180 km
Shillong Airport (Umroi)90 km
Stay options
budget₹500/night
mid₹1,500/night
luxury₹3,500/night
In Aug, expect stays around 30% pricier than the base rate.
Best time to visit
October – May
How to get here
Shillong → Mawlynnong
cab · 2.5h
₹2,000
approx.
Shillong → Dawki
bus · 3h
₹150
approx.
Nearby attractions
Umngot River (Dawki)Balancing RockSky Walk MawlynnongBangladesh border viewShnongpdeng (camping)
Mawlynnong & Dawki questions, answered
What is the best time to visit Mawlynnong & Dawki?
The best months are August, July, June. October – May February scores lowest on weather and conditions.
How many days do you need in Mawlynnong & Dawki?
Most people spend 2 days in Mawlynnong & Dawki. There are around 5 main things to do, totalling roughly 11 hours of activity.
How do you get to Mawlynnong & Dawki?
The nearest railway station is Guwahati (180 km) and the nearest airport is Shillong Airport (Umroi) (90 km). The cheapest common route is Shillong → Dawki by bus, about ₹150 per person one way.
How much does a trip to Mawlynnong & Dawki cost?
Stays start around ₹500 per night, with food about ₹350 per person per day.
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