Dawki & Shnongpdeng · West Jaintia Hills

Umngot River

Famously clear river at the Bangladesh border, with boating at Dawki and Shnongpdeng.

natureRiverine · clear-water river
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Eco-risk today52/100Moderate pressure on the place
Crowding todayBusy~1243 expected · 1500/day capacity
Oct seasonGood seasonJFMAMJJASOND
Access4GNo permit neededMedical help ~3 km
Respect the place

Before you go

The river feeds the villages along it. Use no soap or detergent in the water, and follow the boatmen's association rules on timings and life jackets.

  • No soap or detergent in the river
  • Life jackets on all boats
  • Camp only where villages allow

This is peak clear-water season, and it's busy. Go on a weekday morning for fewer boats and calmer water. Stay at a Shnongpdeng homestay instead of camping on the sandbanks, which are under pressure this season. Life jackets are mandatory on all boats.

Why the eco-risk is 52

What adds up today

  • Ecosystem sensitivity35/45
  • Visitor load17/30
  • Season0/25
  • Verified issues0/12

Visitor counts in this preview are simulated. Trips planned in Trekne are added to the expected load.

Getting there

Roads, transport and help

Road
NH 206, steep descent
Transport
Taxi from Shillong
Nearest town
Dawki · 2 km
Signal
4G
Medical help
~3 km
Capacity
1,500 visitors / day
Heritage in Meghalaya

Community places nearby

  • Mawphlang Sacred GroveSacred grove · Khasi · Ask before photosApproved by the community

    • Nothing may be taken out of the forest

    • Go with a local guide

    • Stay on the path

  • Umshiang Double-Decker BridgeLiving root bridge · Khasi · Photos allowedApproved by the community

    • Stay off the roots

    • Don't carve or tie anything to the roots

  • Nartiang MonolithsMonolith site · Jaintia (Pnar) · Photos allowed

    • Don't climb on the stones

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