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Guwahati to Dawki by taxi or cab, with a local driver

Dawki is known for the Umngot River, where the water is clear enough for the boats to look suspended, and for the old suspension bridge near the India–Bangladesh border. It's 180+ km from Guwahati, so it's best over at least two days.

Guwahati to Dawki
180+ km, best over 2 days
Shillong to Dawki
About 2.5 hours
Best for clear water
March to May
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What a cab or private car for Dawki costs

Here's what a cab with a driver costs for two or three days and a plan for each.

Trip length5-Seater Sedan1-4 passengers7-Seater1-6 passengers
2 days₹8,800₹12,000
3 days₹12,600₹16,500

Trip totals for the car with a driver, from the same pricing as our instant estimate. Trips of 3 days or more cost less per day. We confirm the final price, and what it includes, when we quote your plan.

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5-Seater Sedan (Suzuki Swift / Dzire)

5-Seater Sedan

Suzuki Swift / Dzire

1-4 passengers (driver included)

2-3 medium bags

7-Seater (Suzuki Ertiga)

7-Seater

Suzuki Ertiga

1-6 passengers (driver included)

4-6 medium bags

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Sample plans

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2 days: Dawki

  1. Day 1

    Guwahati to Shillong, with a stop at Umiam Lake. Stay overnight.

  2. Day 2

    Shillong to Dawki (about 2.5 hours): boat ride on the Umngot, the Dawki Bridge and the border viewpoint, then the drive back.

3 days: Dawki at an easier pace

  1. Day 1

    Guwahati to Shillong, with a stop at Umiam Lake.

  2. Day 2

    Shillong to Dawki: early boat ride, the Dawki Bridge and the border viewpoint. Back to Shillong.

  3. Day 3

    Shillong Peak or Laitlum Canyons in the morning, then back to Guwahati.

Why take a driver for Dawki

  • The hill roads to Dawki are long and winding, with fog from mid-afternoon. A local driver handles them every week.
  • The boats are clearest early in the morning, so an early start matters; with a driver, nobody has to drive after a short night.
  • Nobody in your group has to drive, so everyone sees the river.

Best time to go

March to May
The best water clarity and pleasant weather, ideal for boat rides.
September to November
Post-monsoon: water clarity returning, excellent weather.
Early morning, 7 to 9 AM
The clearest water and the best light for boat rides.
June to August
Monsoon: the water may be less clear after rain.

Permits and what to carry

  • Indian nationals don't need a permit for Meghalaya. Foreign nationals should check the current entry rules before travelling.
  • Carry rain gear in every season.

Rather drive yourself?

Our self-drive route guides cover the same roads, with the rental to take.

Guwahati to Dawki & Mawlynnong by self-drive

Cab or private car for Dawki: questions & answers

How much is a taxi from Guwahati to Dawki?

The table on this page shows the estimate for 2 and 3 days in a sedan or a 7-seater. Trips of 3 days or more cost less per day. The final rate can be discussed over a call or email.

Can I do Dawki as a day trip from Guwahati?

It's 180+ km each way, so we'd plan at least 2 days, with a night in Shillong.

What is the best time for the Dawki boat ride?

Early morning, 7 to 9 AM, and the spring months, March to May, for the clearest water.

What does the cab day rate include?

The day rate includes the driver, fuel, tolls, the driver's food and stay, the night halt and the kilometres per day. Parking is not included. The final rate can be discussed over a call or email.

Where do you pick us up in Guwahati?

Anywhere in Guwahati: your hotel, home, hostel or PG, the airport or the railway station. Jalukbari, Adabari, Maligaon, Pandu, Bharalumukh, Fancy Bazar, Paltan Bazaar or anywhere else in the city. Tell us the address and time when you book.

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