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Experience boating on the remarkably clear Umngot River in Dawki, a border town offering unique views of the riverbed and the India-Bangladesh border.
Dawki is a small town in Meghalaya located on the border between India and Bangladesh, famous for the Umngot River. The river is known for its exceptionally clear water, which, during the winter months, becomes so transparent that the riverbed is clearly visible from the surface. The main activity for visitors is taking a boat ride, which creates an illusion of the boat floating in mid-air over the colourful stones below. A key landmark here is the Dawki Suspension Bridge, a single-span structure built in 1932 that hangs over the river, providing a great vantage point for photos.
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Umngot River, Dawki-Tamabil Road, Dawki, Dawki, Cherrapunji, Meghalaya, India
Air
The nearest major airport is Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) in Guwahati, about 190 km away (5-6 hour drive). From the airport, you can hire a taxi to reach Dawki.
Train
Guwahati Railway Station (GHY) is the nearest major railhead, located about 180 km from Dawki. Taxis and shared cabs are available from the station for the onward journey.
Road
Dawki is well-connected by a scenic road from Shillong (95 km) and Cherrapunji (85 km). The most convenient way to travel is by hiring a private car for a day trip. The drive takes approximately 3-4 hours.
Local Transport
Dawki is a very small town, and the main boating point is accessible by foot from the main road. There are no local auto-rickshaws or app-based taxi services for getting around the immediate area.
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