Places to visit in Dawki
Dawki Tourist Places
Dawki never ceases to surprise its visitors from its hidden beauty. It is a town in Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh. Some of the best palces to visit in Dawki are the crystal clear Umngot River, the cleanest Mawlynnong Village. Dawki is popularfor its clean river and beautiful green surroundings and it acts as a gateway Bangladesh.
Major Dawki Tourist Places include:
Dawki River (Umngot River)
Borhill Falls
Shnongpdeng Village
Other Best Places to Visit in Dawki are:
Mawlynnong Village
Single Living Root Bridge
Dawki is around 95 kilometers from Shillong and is within 2 kilometers of the Bangladesh border and therefore you can see numerous tourists throng in Dawki from Bangladesh.
Dawki attracts a lot of tourists all round the year. People come here boating in the cleanest Umngot River which is among the top in the list of Dawki’s places to visit. Besides these the cleanest village of Mawlynnong is famous among travelers in India and abroad. All these makes Dawki one of the best tourist destinations in Meghalaya.
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Following are the best places to visit in Dawki
1 Dawki-Umngot River
Boating Fees: 800/-(boating)
Timings: 8 am to 6 pm
2 Jaflong Zero Point
3 Shnongpdeng
Timing: 8 am to 6pm
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4 Mawlynnong Village
Entry Fees: 10/-
5 Borhill Falls
6 India – Bangladesh International Border
Timings: 9 am to 5 pm
Entry fee: No entry fees
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7 Jingmaham Living Root bridge
Entry fee: Rs.40 per person
Timings: 9 am to 5 pm
8 Krang Suri Falls
Entry fee: Rs.50 per person
Timings: 9 am to 5 pm
9 Byrdaw Falls
Entry fee: N/A
Timings: All throughout the day
10 Bophill Falls
Price: N/A
Timings: All throughout the day
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Best Time To Visit Dawki
Though you can visit Dawki all throughout the year, the best time and season to visit Dawki is during the summer or winter seasons and it is also the best time to visit dawki river. During the months of November to May, the scenic atmosphere and climate are at their prime and the Dawki lake shillong is one its clearest form.
Best Places to stay in Dawki
| Name | Price (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Betelnut Resort | Starts from Rs.5000/- per night. |
| Shaiti Homestay | Starts from Rs.4000/- per night. |
| Areca Cottages | Starts from Rs./- per night. |
| Deli Baiar Guest House | Starts from Rs.3500/-per night. |
| Ka Bri War Resort | Starts from Rs.3548/- per night. |
Weather in Dawki
The climate of Dawki is subtropical highland, with cold, dry winters and cool, wet summers. Though rainfall frequency is lower in the winter, it does often fall throughout the year. Showers of varying intensity can occur at any time of day. Dawki can be visited at any time of year; there is no set season or month for visiting. The winters are cool but not too cold, and the lack of rain makes visiting Dawki a pleasurable experience. The monsoons enhance the natural splendor of Dawki during the spring and summer months. The only issue is that heavy rains may produce landslides and road closures, so prepare carefully before taking your friends and family on holiday.
| Season | Temperature |
|---|---|
| Summer(April-June) | 25°C-30°C |
| Monsoon(July-September) | 20°C-24°C |
| Winter(October-March) | 14°C-17°C |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Places to visit in Dawki
Some of the best places to visit within the Dawki are the Umngot river, Wah Umngot river, Jaflong Zero Point, Dawki river, Byrdaw Falls & Pomshutia.
Byrdaw Falls (Pomshutia) and Jaflong zero point are some beautiful and romantic spots situated in Dawki. Visiting these sites will charm your mood and make you relax in the lap of nature.
You can explore all its spots in just one day. But if you are an adventure lover then you will be needing one more day to complete all your adventure activities like kayaking, snorkeling, scuba diving, cliff jumping, zip lining, etc.
Yes, visiting Dawki is totally economical because it is full of activities along with sightseeing. You can perform various thrilling activities to make yourself strong from inside like cliff jumping, zip lining, etc.
In terms of safety, Dawki is the best place within Meghalaya. Even on performing adventure activities, you will find an expert guy with you to ensure your maximum safety at every site.
Dawki is famous because of its pretty spots and clyster clear river in entire India. And once upon a time, it used to be considered the cleanest river in Asia.
You can perform zip lining over the cleanest river at a height of 300 feet above ground level.
You can navigate a kayak in the Umngot River,
You can scuba dive in the cleanest river in India.
You can do snorkeling.
Lastly, you can also do cliff jumping.
Jadoh, Tungrambai, Kyat, Ktung, and Ki Ktu are some local dishes of Meghalaya that you can find in the local restaurants and fast food shops.
Yes, you will find a very good strength of cellular networks out here. And at the same time if you want to show your friends staying in different states or different parts within the state then you can also do a live streaming for them.
Yes, taking pictures and making videos with the help of drones are allowed in Dawki . It may be restricted in some areas but under some terms and conditions even in that area you can use your drone.
The distance from Shillong to dawki is 81 km which is almost 3 hours drive.