Dawki and the Umngot river
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A border town where the Umngot river runs so clear that boats seem to float on air over the stones of the riverbed.
Natural wonderWest Jaintia Hills districtBest time to visit: November to April, when the water is clearest
Highlights
- Boat rides on the clear water of the Umngot
- The old suspension bridge at Dawki
- Shnongpdeng village for camping, kayaking and snorkelling
- The India–Bangladesh border crossing at Dawki–Tamabil
Significance
Dawki is an important trade point with Bangladesh, and the Umngot has become one of the best-known sights of the North East, giving local boatmen and villages a new income from tourism.