Dawki
About Dawki
Far From City: 35 kms from city center
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About Dawki
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Open Time:Day time
Cost:No entry fee
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Best time to visit Dawki
Dawki is a year round destination with beautiful climate all year. The town by virtue of being located in the Jaintia Hills is blessed with beauty and greenery. Winters are usually colder than summers and therefore some sort of warm clothing will be required especially during night time. Otherwise temperatures remain pleasant throughout.
How to Reach Dawki
Air:Nearest airport is at Guwahati which has direct flights to all other major cities of the country. Guwahati is about 200 km from Dawki and can be reached by hiring a cab. Alternatively, there is a helicopter service from Guwahati till Shillong from where one can reach Dawki by road.
Rail:Nearest rail head is at Guwahati from where one can either hire a cab or catch public or private buses either direct till Dawki or till Shillong.
Road:Dawki is just 90 km from Shillong and the route passes through beautiful gorges, deep forests and rivulets. It is connected by state buses as well as some private buses to Shillong and Guwahati. One can easily get a bus for Dawki from Bada Bazaar in Shillong or near Guwahati Railway Station in Guwahati.
Getting Around Dawki
Khasi Hills
Where to Stay
Shillong should be the preferred location for accommodation as it is a major tourist center with many suitable options for all budget sizes.
Sightseeing in Dawki
Dawki provides wonderful views of the Meghalayan landscape. The town is a nice vantage point for admiring the Khasi and Jaintia Hills.
Activities in Dawki
Boating at the Umngot river is a must if you are at Dawki.
Shopping in Dawki
Shop for some delicious oranges.
Dawki's Nightlife
Shillong is known as the Rock capital of the country and the night life in this tourist center is pretty amazing with many night clubs, bars and restaurants serving music and booze.
Dawki's Cuisine
Try out the delightful Meghalayan delicacies such as Jadoh, Dohneiihong, Makham-Bitchi and Jhur Sideh. Also, taste the sweets and oranges of Dawki it is quite famous for them.
Best Restaurants Nearby
Dawki doesn_Ñét have a sprawling market to offer to its visitors and thus there is lack of good restaurants but one can find some dhabas along the route from Dawki till Shillong offering local cuisines.
Itinerary
Dawki is a perfect day trip from Shillong. Take the Car Ride from Shillong to Dawki, spend a day under its charm and follow it with a trip to Khasi.
Tips
Go for the car ride from Shillong till Dawki, an experience in its self
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