Dawki Clear-Water Boating & Caves
Float on the Umngot's glass water, cross into border-village India, and finish inside a limestone cave.
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Included: Transport from Shillong and back; Rowboat on the Umngot at Dawki; Mawlynnong village and the India–Bangladesh border viewpoint and more. Everything included →
Highlights
- Umngot glass-water rowboat
- Mawlynnong village walk
- Border viewpoint
- Mawsmai cave entry
- Ex-Shillong transport included
Is it right for you?
- Seniors
- Possible for seniors, with care: The boat ride is calm and seated, but the limestone cave has narrow, uneven sections you cross on foot
- Getting around
- Some walking; Not wheelchair accessible
- Children
- The cave's narrow stone passages suit older children better than toddlers
- Setting
- Indoors and outdoors
- Time of day
- Morning, Afternoon
- Pickup
- No hotel pickup
From the operator's and venue's own published information. Tell your captain about anyone's mobility, age or food needs and we confirm the details for your date.
The story
A day trip from Shillong built around one unreal sight: boats that appear to levitate on the Umngot's transparency. Add Mawlynnong's swept lanes, the India–Bangladesh viewpoint and Mawsmai cave's limestone corridors on the way home.
What happens
The plan as the operator runs it. Start times and pickup are confirmed for your date.
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Leave Shillong early and drive south towards the Bangladesh border, around two and a half hours through waterfall country, with the plateau dropping away on the right and the plains of Bangladesh visible beyond it on a clear morning.
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The Umngot at Dawki, which in the dry months from roughly November to April runs so clear over a pale bed that the wooden boats appear to be floating in air. That is a real photograph and it is entirely seasonal: in monsoon the river runs green and fast and the effect is gone.
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Mawlynnong afterwards, which markets itself as Asia's cleanest village and has a bamboo skywalk into the canopy, then Mawsmai cave on the way back, a lit limestone corridor you walk through in about twenty minutes and squeeze sideways in places. Back in Shillong by dark.
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Inclusions
- Transport from Shillong and back
- Rowboat on the Umngot at Dawki
- Mawlynnong village and the India–Bangladesh border viewpoint
- Mawsmai cave entry
Exclusions
- Personal expenses
Know before you go
- The day leaves Shillong early and is back by dark
- Weather holds power over outdoor slots — reschedules are free and instant
- Carry a government photo ID
Policies
Payment policy
Full amount at booking — activities are slot-based.
Pay by UPI or bank transfer as per your quote.
5% GST applies and is shown in your written quote before you pay.
Confirmation policy
We confirm on WhatsApp and email once your payment is received and our suppliers have confirmed.
If we ever have to cancel your trip ourselves, you choose a full refund or a free date change.
Refund policy
Full refund if you cancel within 48 hours of booking and 30+ days before departure.
Refunds are processed to the original payment method within 7 working days of approval.
Cancellation policy
Free reschedule up to 48 hours before your slot.
Under 48 hours: no refund, but you may transfer your slot to a friend.
Weather cancellations by the operator: full refund or free reschedule, your choice.
Why book with Travelers Clan
- A set plan, confirmed. We confirm the start time, pickup and what is included before you pay.
- Paperwork guidance. Visa requirements and applicable taxes confirmed in your quote.
- Clear payment terms. Deposit and cancellation conditions set out before payment.
- Know your support. Your final plan confirms local contacts and any guide or trip-captain services.
Before you book
Questions travellers ask
How much does Dawki Clear-Water Boating & Caves cost?
Dawki Clear-Water Boating & Caves starts at ₹2,999 per person. GST is added and shown in your written quote before payment. The final price depends on your date, time slot and group size.
What is included in Dawki Clear-Water Boating & Caves?
Included: Transport from Shillong and back; Rowboat on the Umngot at Dawki; Mawlynnong village and the India–Bangladesh border viewpoint; Mawsmai cave entry.
What is not included in Dawki Clear-Water Boating & Caves?
Not included: Personal expenses.
How long is Dawki Clear-Water Boating & Caves, and when does it run?
Full day in Dawki, Meghalaya. Time slots: 8:00 AM. Ask the team for a different time slot, or to add transfers.
What should I know before booking Dawki Clear-Water Boating & Caves?
The day leaves Shillong early and is back by dark. Weather holds power over outdoor slots — reschedules are free and instant. Carry a government photo ID.
What is the cancellation policy for Dawki Clear-Water Boating & Caves?
Free reschedule up to 48 hours before your slot. Under 48 hours: no refund, but you may transfer your slot to a friend. Weather cancellations by the operator: full refund or free reschedule, your choice.
Is Dawki Clear-Water Boating & Caves suitable for seniors or elderly parents?
It can suit seniors, with some care. The boat ride is calm and seated, but the limestone cave has narrow, uneven sections you cross on foot. Some walking. Not wheelchair accessible.
Can children do Dawki Clear-Water Boating & Caves, and is there a minimum age?
The cave's narrow stone passages suit older children better than toddlers.
Is Dawki Clear-Water Boating & Caves indoors or outdoors?
It is partly indoors and partly outdoors.
How do I book Dawki Clear-Water Boating & Caves?
Send your requirements from the trip page or on WhatsApp. The planning team reviews your enquiry during planning hours (10am–10pm IST) to confirm costs and availability. An enquiry is not a booking — a booking exists once a captain confirms it and your deposit clears.
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