Morning
Shillong → Dawki
- Depart Shillong ~7 am via Pynursla
- Umngot River boat ride at Dawki
- Border viewpoint at Tamabil
Day trip
Dawki & Mawlynnong Day Trip from Shillong
A full-day Dawki and Mawlynnong trip from Shillong — boat the crystal-clear Umngot River at the India–Bangladesh border and walk through Mawlynnong, Asia's cleanest village, with the Riwai living root bridge. Private cab, ~10 hours, from ₹4,560.
- Duration
- 1 Day (~10 hours)
- Starts
- Shillong
- Ideal for
- Day-trippers wanting the Dawki river + cleanest-village combo
- From
- ₹4,560 per cab
Plan for the day
Trip plan
- 1
- 2
Afternoon
Mawlynnong & Riwai
- Mawlynnong — Asia's cleanest village
- Riwai Living Root Bridge
- Sky View bamboo viewpoint (optional)
- 3
Evening
Return to Shillong
- Drive back to Shillong (~3 hrs)
- Drop at your hotel
Route
Places covered
- Dawki – Umngot River
- Mawlynnong Village
- Riwai Living Root Bridge
- India–Bangladesh border viewpoint
About this trip
Tour overview
Dawki and Mawlynnong sit close together in the Jaintia and East Khasi Hills, about 80–95 km from Shillong, which makes them a perfect single full-day combination (Cherrapunji is the other direction and needs its own day).
The highlight is the Umngot River at Dawki, so clear that in the dry season boats appear to float on air. Pair it with the famously tidy lanes of Mawlynnong and the Riwai living root bridge for the classic Meghalaya day out.
Pricing is per cab for the full day, so a group shares one fixed fare. An early 7 am start gets you the clearest water and shortest boating queues.
Inclusions
- Private AC cab for the full day
- Local driver, fuel & tolls included
- Pickup & drop at your Shillong hotel
- Flexible stops along the route
Exclusions
- Umngot River boat charges
- Meals & personal expenses
- Mawlynnong / Sky View entry fees
Best time to visit
November to April (clearest river water)
Ideal for
Day-trippers wanting the Dawki river + cleanest-village combo
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can you visit Dawki and Mawlynnong in one day from Shillong?
Yes. Dawki and Mawlynnong are close together, so a full-day cab (about 10 hours) comfortably covers the Umngot River boat ride, Mawlynnong village and the Riwai root bridge, returning to Shillong by evening.
How much is a Dawki–Mawlynnong day trip cab?
A full-day private cab starts from around ₹4,560 and is priced per vehicle, so your group shares one fixed fare. The exact rate depends on the car type and is confirmed at booking.
Why not include Cherrapunji the same day?
Cherrapunji lies in the opposite direction from Shillong, so combining it with Dawki in one day means too much driving and too little sightseeing. Cherrapunji is best done as its own day trip.
What time should we start?
Leave Shillong by around 7 am. The Umngot River is clearest in the morning and you beat the day-trip crowds at the boat point.
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