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Attractions

Breathtakingly Amazing River

Best Season

Any Time

State

Meghalaya

Languages

Khasi,hindi

Dawki Travel Guide

Meghalaya is one of Indias most spectacular states for tourism. Nestled in northeast India, this state is full of lush green hills and mountains, gushing waterfalls and cloud-capped landscapes. Its winding roads that take you to some kind of marvelous scenery at every turn are ideal for road trips. Popular tourist attractions like Shillong, Cherrapunji and Mawlynnong attract visitors every year, though not as much as clichéd holiday spots like Shimla, Goa, Kerala and Agra. Even as more and more people visit Meghalaya for its breathtaking natural beauty, not many people are aware of hidden spots in the state that make for lovely excursions and amazing memories. One such destination tucked away between hillocks is the quaint village of Dawki. Known for its green river and the boat ride that every visitor must take without fail, Dawki is perfect for those who like offbeat places away from regular tourist spots. Its proximity to the Bangladesh border makes it all the more attractive to tourists.

Places to visit and things to do in Dawki

Umgnot River

Tamabil Border

How to Reach

Dawki is situated on the south-eastern border of Meghalaya, around 82 km south of Shillong. The best way to reach Dawki is by a rented cab or private vehicle. Alternatively, you can also rent a motorbike all the way from Guwahati to experience one of the finest rides in the country. Your route to Dawki from Shillong will take you through spots like Shillong View Point (also called Shillong Peak), Elephant Falls, Laitlyngkot, and Pynursla. Here is the detailed map to reach Dawki:

BY TRAIN:

The nearest railhead to reach Dawki is at Guwahati. From here, you need to take the road route to reach Dawki via Shillong as shown above. The distance between Guwahati Railway station to Dawki is 173 km and takes around 4 hours and 45 minutes to reach by road.

BY FLIGHT:

The nearest airport to reach Dawki is Guwahatis Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport. Several private vehicles play from Guwahati to Dawki via Shillong. The distance between Guwahati airport and Dawki is 195 km and it takes around 5 hours and 11 minutes to reach via Shillong.