Dwaki Day Trip: Krang Suri Waterfall & Umngot River Tour

The Umngot River's water is so clear you see the riverbed as if looking through glass.

A 10-hour private day trip from Shillong to Dwaki, in Meghalaya's Jaintia Hills, with a trained English- or Hindi-speaking guide and air-conditioned car. You visit Krang Suri Waterfall (a cascade into a vibrant blue pool ringed by lush hills), and the Umngot River, famous for its transparency. Hotel, airport or train station pickup is included. The itinerary adjusts to what you want to see.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day trip to Dawki and waterfalls

• Pickup from Shillong hotel or station
• Travel to Dawki town
• Explore Dawki's hills and river
• Visit Krang Suri Waterfall

The experience

You start from Shillong with pickup at your hotel, airport or train station. The drive takes you into the Jaintia Hills toward Dawki, a quiet town on India's border with Bangladesh. The landscape shifts as you climb: dense green hills, fresh mountain air, and the sense of moving into a part of Meghalaya most visitors skip. Your guide, trained and fluent in English and Hindi, shapes the day around what interests you most, so the route is not fixed.

Krang Suri Waterfall is the first major stop. The cascade drops into a pool so vivid blue it looks unreal, surrounded by steep green walls and the sound of falling water. You have time to stand at the base, photograph it, and take in the scale of it. The Umngot River comes next: the main draw for many travelers. The water is so transparent that the riverbed, rocks and fish are visible as if you're looking through air. It's the kind of clarity that stops people mid-sentence. The river runs through Dawki, and you can walk along it, sit on the banks or wade in depending on the season and your comfort.

The full day is 10 hours, which gives you real time at each stop instead of a rushed sequence. Your guide offers local tips and recommendations throughout, so you learn the area beyond what's in a guidebook. The air-conditioned car means the drive itself is comfortable, and you're not managing transport logistics or navigating unfamiliar roads. You choose between an SUV or a sedan at checkout. Both are private, both include the guide and pickup.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned private vehicle (SUV or sedan, your choice at checkout).
• trained guide fluent in English and Hindi.
• hotel, airport or train station pickup in Shillong.
• local tips and recommendations throughout the day.

Options for this experience

2 options

Sightseeing tour in a sedanUp to 3 per booking · Guide in English or Hindi · 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 and 11:00Budget city sightseeing, 8 hours, in a sedan car, includes pickup

Sightseeing tour in an SUVUp to 5 per booking · Guide in English or Hindi · 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 and 11:00Premium sightseeing tour, 8 hours, in an MUV or SUV, pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 and 11:00

Book up to4h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Hindi

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Yo Tours Goa

Is this one for you?Choose the SUV for a group of five or more. The sedan suits smaller parties and handles the full day equally well. Pick based on your headcount.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Hindi.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I arrange pickup from Shillong airport or my hotel?

Yes. Pickup is included at your hotel, airport or train station in Shillong, and the guide will coordinate the time with you before the tour.

What is Krang Suri Waterfall like when I get there?

Krang Suri is a waterfall that drops into a pool with vibrant blue water, surrounded by lush green hills and mountains. You'll have time to walk to the base, photograph it and experience the scale of it in person.

Is the Umngot River really as clear as people say?

Yes. The Umngot River is known for its exceptional clarity. You can see the riverbed, rocks and fish beneath the surface as if looking through glass. The transparency is what makes it distinctive and worth the trip.

How much time do I spend at each stop?

The full tour is 10 hours from Shillong, which includes travel time and real time at Krang Suri Waterfall and the Umngot River. Your guide adjusts the pace based on what you want to see and photograph.

Should I choose the SUV or the sedan?

Both are air-conditioned and private. The SUV offers more space and higher clearance. The sedan is more compact. Choose based on your group size and comfort preference: both include the same guide, pickup and itinerary.