Dawki, Meghalaya

Meghalaya · most people spend 6–8 days

DawkiTravel guide · tours · day trips

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Most people spend 6–8 days From ₹16,000 per person 32 itineraries include Dawki Meghalaya

The short version

About Dawki

Dawki is a city in Meghalaya.

Dawki has 1 place to stay.

Dawki is best known for Umngot river, Dawki suspension bridge and Shnongpdeng. Most visitors give it 6–8 days.

It combines well with Ampati, Baghmara, Cherrapunji and Jowai, all within a day of Dawki.

Worth knowing

State
Meghalaya
Good for
Culture, Food, Local Experience, Heritage
Typical stay
6–8 days

Last updated 2 October 2026 · Compiled by The Trip India from verified listings, destination records and traveller reviews.

  • Visit Dawki during winter for pleasant weather
  • Hire a local guide for the best experience

What people come for

Places to visit in Dawki

places to visit in Dawki6

These are the Dawki sights our own itineraries actually visit, ranked by how often they appear — so the order reflects what a Dawki trip really includes.

Umngot river01Umngot rivervisited on our itineraries
Dawki suspension bridge02Dawki suspension bridgevisited on our itineraries
Shnongpdeng03Shnongpdengvisited on our itineraries
border district04border districtvisited on our itineraries
Bangladesh border05Bangladesh bordervisited on our itineraries
the river gorge06the river gorgevisited on our itineraries

Bookable on their own

Day trips in Dawki

Short outings that book on their own — no package needed. Each is a one-day trip from Dawki with a private car and driver.

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Our own itineraries

Dawki tour packages

more Dawki tour packages

Ours, not resold. A private car and driver throughout, and Dawki is in every itinerary. Prices are per person on twin sharing.

Weather and seasons

Best time to visit Dawki

The year divides into three seasons, and each changes what there is to do.

WinterNov-Feb
SummerMar-May
MonsoonJun-Sep
Nov-FebWinter

14–25°C

≈90 mm rain

0 deg45 deg
Mar-MaySummer

21–31°C

≈1016 mm rain

0 deg45 deg
Jun-SepMonsoon

25–31°C

≈2371 mm rain

0 deg45 deg

What it costs

Budget
₹800/day
Mid-range
₹2,000/day
Luxury
₹5,000+/day

Is Dawki safe?

Dawki is generally safe for tourists.

Where to stay

Hotels in Dawki

Places to stay in Dawki, grouped by the kind of stay - resorts, homestays and everything between. Promoted properties appear first.

Combines well with

Places to visit near Dawki

Real photographs only

Dawki photos

Every image below is a real photograph from one of our Dawki itineraries. Stand-in image files are never shown.