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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.
Must-see highlights
Umngot River boat ride (floating-in-air illusion)
Shnongpdeng cliff jump & kayak (5km upstream)
India-Bangladesh border suspension bridge
Crystal-clear riverbed photography
Camping on Umngot riverbank
Mawlynnong cleanest village (28km)
Bangladesh panorama from hilltop border
Night sky over Umngot Valley
On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Guwahati 200km · Shillong Airport (Umroi) 100km
Nearby attractions
ShillongCherrapunjiMawlynnongShnongpdeng
How to get here
Shillong → Dawki
cab · 3h
₹1,800
approx.
Shillong → Dawki
bus · 4h
₹150
approx.
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November – April (peak clarity)
Nearest Transport
Guwahati200 km
Shillong Airport (Umroi)100 km
Stay Options
budget₹500/night
mid₹1,800/night
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