Mawlynnong Dawki Tour Package (4 Days)
4-day Mawlynnong Dawki tour from Guwahati: Shillong, Mawlynnong and Dawki. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab or bus. From ₹8,440 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
16° – 23°C
October in Mawlynnong Dawki
Description
4-day Mawlynnong Dawki tour from Guwahati: Shillong, Mawlynnong and Dawki. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab or bus. From ₹8,440 per person.
This 4 days 3 nights itinerary covers 11 handpicked stops, including Umiam Lake, Don Bosco Museum, Police Bazaar and more. October–April is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 3-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as Treebo Omega Stay Inn, Shillong. Pickup and drop are arranged right from your hotel or home, so there's nothing extra to plan on your end. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.
Weather in Mawlynnong Dawki
Best time: October to MarchAverage temperature range: 7°C – 26°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Guwahati to Shillong
Our driver picks you up from your hotel or home in Guwahati in the morning. Drive from Guwahati to Shillong (about 99 km, 2 hrs). Check in at your hotel in Shillong. Drive up to Shillong, stopping at Umiam lake on the way. In the afternoon, see Ward's Lake and the Don Bosco Museum of the Northeast's peoples, and walk through Police Bazaar in the evening. Overnight stay in Shillong.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Guwahati to Shillong
99 km · ~1h 59m · About 2h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Guwahati
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
99 km · 1h 59m drive from previous stop
Arrive in ShillongShillong, Meghalaya
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Guwahati to Shillong
99 km · ~2h 12m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Guwahati
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Guwahati. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Guwahati → Shillong
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~99 km
~2h 12m|Tentative fare ₹110–₹330
- Arrive in Shillong
Shillong, Meghalaya
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Guwahati to Shillong
Nearest railway stations: Guwahati for Guwahati, Guwahati (about 69 km away) for Shillong.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
- 1
Umiam Lake
A large reservoir in the hills.
- 2
Don Bosco Museum
A seven-floor museum of the Northeast's cultures.
- 3
Police Bazaar
Shillong's busy market square.
Shillong to Mawlynnong
Today's travel: from Shillong to Mawlynnong (about 72 km, 1 hr 30 min). Mawlynnong in the East Khasi Hills is known as one of the cleanest villages in Asia, with bamboo dustbins, flower-lined paths and a community that keeps it spotless. Walk down to the living root bridge at nearby Riwai, made by training the roots of rubber fig trees across a stream, and climb the Sky View, a bamboo tower with a view over the plains of Bangladesh. Stay the night in a village homestay. Overnight stay in Mawlynnong.
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Mawlynnong village
A tidy Khasi village of gardens and bamboo.
- 2
Riwai living root bridge
A bridge grown from the roots of a fig tree.
- 3
Sky View
A bamboo lookout over the Bangladesh plains.
- 4
Balancing rock
A large boulder resting on a small stone.
Dawki and the Umngot
Today's travel: from Mawlynnong to Dawki (about 29 km, 30 min) and from Dawki to Shillong (about 81 km, 1 hr 30 min). Drive to Dawki and take a boat on the Umngot, where the water is clear enough to see the stones on the riverbed. Watch the trucks at the Dawki–Tamabil border crossing, and stop at a waterfall on the way back to Shillong. Overnight stay in Shillong.
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Umngot boat ride
The famous clear river.
- 2
Dawki border
The crossing to Tamabil in Bangladesh.
Shillong Peak and back
Drive up to Shillong Peak for the view over the city, if the viewpoint is open, and the Elephant Falls. Then drive down to Guwahati. Drive from Shillong to Guwahati (about 99 km, 2 hrs), and drop at your hotel, home or the railway station in Guwahati. The tour ends here.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Shillong to Guwahati
99 km · ~1h 59m · About 2h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Shillong
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
99 km · 1h 59m drive from previous stop
Arrive in GuwahatiGuwahati, Assam
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Shillong to Guwahati
99 km · ~2h 12m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Shillong
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Shillong. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Shillong → Guwahati
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~99 km
~2h 12m|Tentative fare ₹110–₹330
- Arrive in Guwahati
Guwahati, Assam
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Shillong to Guwahati
Nearest railway stations: Guwahati (about 69 km away) for Shillong, Guwahati for Guwahati.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
- 1
Shillong Peak
The highest point near the city.
- 2
Elephant Falls
A waterfall in three steps.
Tour Overview
Four days from Guwahati to the southern edge of Meghalaya: Shillong, the village of Mawlynnong with its root bridge, the crystal-clear Umngot at Dawki and the waterfalls on the way.
This 4-day, 3-night package starts and ends in Guwahati. The route runs Guwahati → Shillong → Mawlynnong → Dawki → Shillong → Guwahati, about 380 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab or bus. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Highlights of the Mawlynnong Dawki Tour from Guwahati
- Umiam Lake
- Don Bosco Museum
- Police Bazaar
- Mawlynnong village
- Riwai living root bridge
- Sky View
- Balancing rock
- Umngot boat ride
Inclusions in the Mawlynnong Dawki Tour Package
- 3 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Guwahati for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions in the Mawlynnong Dawki Tour Package
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Child Policy
Child up to 6 years: free (no extra bed)
Child 6 to 8 years: half charge
Child above 8 years: full charge
Payment Policy
20 percent advance at the time of booking
20 percent after you receive the hotel booking voucher
60 percent during the tour
For tours between 15 December and 2 January, 50 percent advance is required.
Cancellation Policy
Minimum cancellation charge: Rs. 3000 per person, or 10 percent of the tour cost, whichever is higher
25 percent between 46 and 30 days before departure
50 percent between 30 and 15 days before departure
75 percent between 15 and 5 days before departure
100 percent within 5 days of departure or on no-show
Important Travel Information for the Mawlynnong Dawki Tour
Best time to visit: October–April
Route: Guwahati → Shillong → Mawlynnong → Dawki → Shillong → Guwahati (about 380 km in all)
Before you go: Boating on the Umngot depends on the water level and stops in the heavy monsoon; the river is clearest from November to April. Village entry, parking and boat fees change, so check current rules when you book.
Hotels: Treebo Omega Stay Inn, Shillong; 3-star hotel in Mawlynnong, or similar.
Package Price: Cab or Bus
Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Guwahati. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab | By Bus |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹18,740 | ₹12,740 |
| 33 Persons | ₹15,370 | ₹11,520 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹13,600 | ₹9,870 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹12,540 | ₹9,190 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹10,760 | ₹8,440 |
Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.
There is no railway station near this route, so there is no train option.
Route Map
Places Covered
- Umiam Lake
- Don Bosco Museum
- Police Bazaar
- Mawlynnong village
- Riwai living root bridge
- Sky View
- Balancing rock
- Umngot boat ride
- Dawki border
- Shillong Peak
- Elephant Falls
Who Is This Tour For
Best Time to Visit
October–April is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.
How to Reach
What's Included / Excluded
Inclusions
- 3 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Guwahati for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Hotels for This Tour
Handpicked stays for a comfortable trip
Packing Checklist
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- ID proof (for hotel check-in)
- Basic first-aid/medication
- Modest, traditional clothing for temple visits
- A shawl or stole to cover shoulders
Important Travel Information
Best time to visit: October–April
Route: Guwahati → Shillong → Mawlynnong → Dawki → Shillong → Guwahati (about 380 km in all)
Before you go: Boating on the Umngot depends on the water level and stops in the heavy monsoon; the river is clearest from November to April. Village entry, parking and boat fees change, so check current rules when you book.
Hotels: Treebo Omega Stay Inn, Shillong; 3-star hotel in Mawlynnong, or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
4 days and 3 nights. It starts from Guwahati on day 1 and you are back in Guwahati on day 4.
Guwahati → Shillong → Mawlynnong → Dawki → Shillong → Guwahati. That is about 380 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹12,740 per person (bus); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹8,440 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Yes. This package is offered by cab or bus. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Guwahati and back. By bus, you take an AC bus to the first stop and back, and a cab covers the sightseeing. The price table shows each option for your group size.
October–April.
Boating on the Umngot depends on the water level and stops in the heavy monsoon; the river is clearest from November to April. Village entry, parking and boat fees change, so check current rules when you book.
Destinations Covered in This Tour
Explore the places this package takes you to