West Jaintia Hills

Dawki & Umngot River

Clear green water near the Bangladesh border, best known for boat rides.

Dawki & Umngot River

Best time

November to April

From Shillong

About 3 hours by road

On calm winter days the Umngot is so clear that boats appear to float above the riverbed. Boating, riverside camping and the nearby Shnongpdeng village are popular.

Clarity drops during the monsoon, when the river runs fast and muddy.

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