Book our Dawki Tour Packages at the best price. We cover all the major tourist attractions of Dawki in our tour. You can customize our Dawki travel package as per your requirement. Our tour is best suited for family, adventure lovers, and nature lovers. Dawki with its lush greenery, scenic mountains around, natural lakes and landscapes leaves all the visitors mesmerized. In our Dawki tour packages we cover the following major places: Dawki Lake Mawlynnong Village Shnongpdeng Village Shillong city and its outskirts Wet Landscapes of Cherrapunji and Mawsynram Least explored places of Jaintia Hills Breathtaking waterfalls of Cherrapunji Gigantic Krangsuri Falls and the Phe Phe Falls Apart from visiting the major sightseeing places during your Dawki Tour, the following are the major things to do in Dawki: Riverside Camping at Dawki, Shnongpdeng along with bonfire Kayaking and Snorkeling at the Shnongpdeng river Ziplining and Scuba Diving Luxury Camping in the greenery of Mawmluh Village We offer Cherrapunji Tour at the most affordable price with the best service. We have also curated budget Cherrapunji packages for travellers who are on a tight budget. You can customize our Cherrapunji travel itinerary as per your requirement.
You can visit Dawki any time during the year, however, the winter season is the ideal time to go there which is November to May as you get to explore its amazing, scenic beauty. The weather during this time is really good. If you are planning to go during the February to April period then you might want to reconsider your decision since this is the peak period in Dawki which draws a massive number of tourists with very few staying options available or it would be better if you make the bookings well in advance to avoid such a situation.
How to reach Dawki
Dawki does not have a railway station or an airport and it is around 81 km away from Shillong. The closest airport to Dawki is the Umroi Airport in Shillong, located approximately 107 km away but travellers can also come to Dawki via Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Airport in Guwahati and then head to Dawki via Shillong. The Guwahati airport is roughly 191 km away from Dawki. The nearest railway station to Dawki is the Guwahati Railway Station, located almost 172 km away from Dawki. You can take a bus or book a taxi from the Guwahati to Dawki. If you do not have any budget restrictions, there is also an option to book a helicopter ride from Guwahati to Shillong and then go from Shillong to Dawki via taxi.
The best time to visit Dawki is during monsoons as there is lush greenery all over and rainfall make the place more mesmerising. You can also visit Dawki from October to March if you want to do adventure activities and during this time you will get great discounts in hotel prices.
2. Will the month of ‘June’ be the right time to visit Dawki?
Yes May is an ideal time to visit Dawki as it is the start of the monsoon and you will be able to enjoy the waterfalls and the greenery all around.
3. Can I visit Mawphlang sacred forests during Dawki Tour?
Yes you can visit Mawphlang forest during the Dawki Tour. While heading towards Mawsynram, Maphlang Village can be visited.
4. What can I buy from Dawki?
Dawki is a small town but the local items are unique. Betelnuts of Dawki are famous and are loved by the local people of Meghalaya. You can also buy local fish from the market which they catch from the Dawki River.
5. Can we do camping during our Dawki Tour?
Yes, camping can be done during Dawki Tour. Campsites are available at Dawki as well as Shnongpdeng Village where you can go for overnight camping beside the river along with bonfire.
6. Is Dawki safe for Tourists?
Dawki is one of the safest places for tourists in Meghalaya and normally no untoward incident has been heard against travellers in Dawki.
7. Are budget accommodations available in Dawki?
Yes, they are different budget hotels and homestays available in Dawki. If you have budget constraints you can book a homestay in Dawki or else you can go with standard hotels which may cost you around 1500/- per night.
8. What are the things to carry during Dawki Tour?
We recommend that you carry your valid identity card, mobile charger, first aid kit and umbrella with you. You should also wear good quality shoes which has a strong grip so that you can comfortably walk around Dawki and enjoy your trip.
9. What does Meghalaya mean?
The word “Megh” means “clouds” in Sanskrit, and the term “alaya” means “abode” in this language. That’s how this state got its name.
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