Dwaki is situated a few kilometers from Shillong which is the capital of Meghalaya. It is considered to be a paradise for nature lovers as till today, Dwaki is mainly untouched, and very less human interaction has created the air to be pollution-free. Moreover, the Mawlynnong Village is considered to be the cleanest village in Asia and hence gains popularity for tourists. The village is also famous to serve its visitors with local cuisine which is mouth-watering and the taste remains even after taking the last bite.
Many tourists visit Dwaki to trail through the jungle while looking for exotic animals along with it, 1 kilometre away from Dwaki Market lies the Umngot river, popularly known as Dwaki river, flows through Dawki in the East Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya.
Lying near the Indo-Bangladesh border, Dwaki River is the cleanest and transparent river that flows in India. Umngot River marks the separation between Jaintia Hills or Ri Pnar and Hima Khyrim over which hangs a single span bridge which was built in 1932. Only one vehicle at a time can pass through this bridge. It is a picture-perfect place for travellers to spend an evening sipping hot coffee and admiring nature.
The Burhill Falls and Jaflong Zero point are also famous to serve the visitors with the beauty of nature.
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By Air: Guwahati is the nearest domestic airport which is located about 200kms from Dwaki. One may opt for helicopter service from Guwahati till Shillong.
By Train: The nearest railway station to reach this place is Shillong and has well connected trains running from Guwahati and other parts of East India.
By Road: Dwaki being situated in a remoted region of Meghalaya, one has to travel by road from Shillong which is about two and half hours’ drive. Taking a road route from Guwahati is a popular option for tourists who want to cover multiple destinations of East India.
Although this region is blessed with moderate climate throughout the year, October to April is considered the best time to visit this place. To experience the crystal clear water of the river, month of November is most preferred time to visit. Monsoon is less suggested for travelling to this region due to heaviest rainfall.
