Guwahati to Dawki Taxi — One-Way Cab from ₹4,500
Book a direct Guwahati to Dawki cab to reach the crystal-clear Umngot River with a single vehicle and driver the whole way — one-way fares from ₹4,500, airport or railway-station pickup, and photo stops at Umiam Lake on request.
- Distance
- 175 km
- Duration
- 5 – 5.5 hours
- Route
- Shillong & Pynursla
- From
- ₹4,500
Guwahati to Dawki taxi fare (one-way)
| Vehicle | Seats | Examples | One-way fare* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | 4 seats | Swift, WagonR | from ₹4,500 |
| Sedan | 4 seats | Dzire, Aura | from ₹5,300 |
| SUV / Innova | 6 – 7 seats | Ertiga, Innova, Scorpio | from ₹6,700 |
| Tempo Traveller | 12 seats | Force Tempo Traveller | from ₹9,500 |
*Indicative one-way fares. Final price is confirmed at booking based on date, vehicle and pickup point.
About the Guwahati–Dawki route
Dawki, on the India–Bangladesh border, is famous for the Umngot River — so clear in the dry months that boats appear to float on air. It sits about 175 km from Guwahati, roughly 5 to 5.5 hours away via Shillong and Pynursla, so a same-vehicle through-cab is far more comfortable than changing taxis at Shillong.
Because it is a long hill drive, most travellers either start early for a same-day arrival or break the journey with a night in Shillong or Cherrapunji and continue the next morning. We'll suggest the option that fits your dates when you book.
An honest note on the water: the Umngot is at its glass-clear best from roughly October to April. During and just after the monsoon it runs higher and siltier, and boating may pause in heavy flow. Choose a hatchback, sedan or SUV / Innova — every fare is one-way with no return charge.
What's included
- Direct through-cab — no vehicle change at Shillong
- One-way fare — no return-trip charge
- Fuel, tolls and driver costs included
- Pickup from Guwahati Airport, railway station or city
- Free Umiam Lake photo stop on request
- Experienced long-distance hill-road drivers
- 24×7 booking & support
Stops along the way
Umiam Lake (Barapani)
Classic reservoir viewpoint just before Shillong.
Shillong
Lunch / leg-stretch stop roughly halfway.
Mawlynnong
Optional detour to Asia's cleanest village near Dawki.
Guwahati to Dawki cab — frequently asked questions
How much does a Guwahati to Dawki cab cost?
One-way fares start from about ₹4,500 for a hatchback, ₹5,300 for a sedan and ₹6,700 for an SUV / Innova. The exact fare depends on pickup point, date and vehicle, and is confirmed before you pay.
Is it possible to do Guwahati to Dawki in one day?
Yes, with an early start, but it is a long ~5.5-hour drive each way. Many travellers prefer to stay a night in Shillong or Cherrapunji and visit Dawki the next day so they are not rushed.
When is the Dawki river water clearest?
The Umngot is at its famous glass-clear best from about October to April. In the monsoon it runs higher and muddier, and boating can be limited — we'll tell you honestly what to expect for your travel dates.
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