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Shillong to Dawki Taxi & Cab: ₹4,560 Day Trip or ₹3,500 Drop
Book a Shillong to Dawki cab from ₹3,500 to reach the crystal-clear Umngot River on the India–Bangladesh border, a 95 km drive usually combined with Mawlynnong, the cleanest village in Asia, as a full-day trip.
- Distance
- 95 km
- Duration
- 3 – 3.5 hours
- Route
- Pynursla; often combined with Mawlynnong
- From
- ₹3,500
Fixed fares
Shillong to Dawki taxi fare (one-way)
Price for the whole car, not per person. Fuel, tolls and driver charges included.
| Vehicle | Seats | Examples | One-way fare* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | 4 seats | Dzire | from ₹3,500 |
| Ciaz | 4 seats | roomier sedan | from ₹3,700 |
| SUV | 5 seats | Brezza | from ₹3,700 |
| 6-seater | 6 seats | Ertiga | from ₹4,300 |
| Premium 7-seater | 7 seats | Innova | from ₹5,200 |
*Starting one-way fare for each car type with a daytime pickup. The exact price depends on your date, vehicle and pickup point and is confirmed before you book. Group of 8 or more? Ask us on WhatsApp for a Tempo Traveller quote.
Fares last updated: October 2026
Same-day return
Shillong to Dawki day trip fare
Car and driver for about 10 hours: Umngot river, cleanest village, then back to Shillong in the evening. Per car, fuel, tolls and driver included.
| Vehicle | Seats | Day trip fare |
|---|---|---|
| Dzire | 4 seats | ₹4,560 |
| Ciaz | 4 seats | ₹4,800 |
| SUV | 5 seats | ₹5,160 |
| Ertiga | 6 seats | ₹5,760 |
| Innova | 7 seats | ₹6,600 |
The drive
About the Shillong–Dawki route
Dawki sits about 95 km from Shillong in the Jaintia Hills, famous for the glass-clear Umngot River where boats appear to float on air. The drive takes 3 to 3.5 hours via Pynursla, dropping steadily towards the border plains.
Almost everyone pairs Dawki with Mawlynnong village and the Riwai living root bridge, since they are close together — so this is most often booked as a long full-day cab from Shillong rather than a simple one-way drop. Start early to get the best light on the river and beat the boating queues.
An SUV is the practical pick for this longer hill route and for a group splitting the boat ride, though a sedan is perfectly comfortable for two. Our drivers are based in Shillong, so the one-way fare already includes the empty return drive.
What's included
- Full-day trip — easily combine Dawki + Mawlynnong
- Fuel, tolls and driver costs included
- Early-start option for the best Umngot River light
- Clean, well-maintained AC vehicles
- Driver knows the Mawlynnong & Riwai root-bridge stops
- One-way drop also available if staying near Dawki
- 24×7 booking & support
Stops along the way
- 1
Mawlynnong Village
Asia's cleanest village and the Riwai living root bridge, usually combined with Dawki.
- 2
Umngot River, Dawki
Crystal-clear river boating at the India–Bangladesh border.
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