Dawki Tourism

Dawki is a small town in Jaintia Hills nestled around clear and beautiful Umgnot River. The drive from Shillong to Dawki is a thrilling experience passing through deep gorges and ravines. The cool, moist air brushes over your face will refresh and revitalizes you on your way to Dawki. Located between India and Bangladesh border, its a centre of trade between the 2 countries.
Besides being a trade hub, this small town is known for its immense natural beauty. Umngot River, Umngot Bridge, Jaflong Zero Point and Burhill Falls are the major places to visit in Dawki. Dawki is an ideal spot for camping and adventure water sports like snorkeling, kayaking and boating in Umngot River. Visitors can also take part in other adventure sports such as rappelling and zip-line here. The town attracts large number of tourists especially in the month of March-April as it hosts the annual boat race on the Umngot River.
Guwahati Airport is the nearest airport which is about 190 km from Dawki and has well connected flights from Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai and Jaipur. Guwahati Railway Station is the nearest railhead which is about 172 km from Dawki. It is well connected by train with all major cities of India. About 80 km from Dawki, Shillong Bus Station is the nearest major bus station which is well connected by road with Guwahati, Silchar, Dharmanagar and Karimganj. Dawki is connected by state buses as well as some private buses to Shillong and Guwahati. Alternatively, one can also rent a cab or motorbike from Shillong or Guwahati to experience one of the finest rides in the country.
There are few guest houses and camping sites available at Dawki for the tourists. However, Shillong should be the preferred location for accommodation as it is a major tourist center with many suitable options for all budgets. One can visit Dawki as a day trip from Shillong. Dawki can be visited all throughout the year but the best time to visit is from November to May.