Sripur, Sylhet Division
1.6 km from Dawki centre
Sripur is a tourist spot in Bangladesh's Sylhet district. It is well known for its waterfalls, which span across the Bangladesh-India border.
Dawki
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Safety & current conditions in Dawki
Generally safe to travel
Advisory
No active alerts. Carry layers, keep emergency contacts handy and check local conditions before you set out.
Live weather
29°C
Thunderstorm
Mountain weather changes quickly. Treat this as a planning signal, not a final safety clearance - confirm locally before you set out.
Overview
The glass-clear Umngot river on the Bangladesh border - boats that seem to float on air, riverside camping and kayaking at Shnongpdeng, and the Dawki suspension bridge.
DIY Snapshot
DIY difficulty
Easy
Best for
Nature, Slow travel
Ideal days
2 days
Best season
Oct to Apr
Budget
₹5,000-₹9,000
Local transport
Moderate
Internet
Patchy
Safety comfort
High
Languages
Khasi, English, Hindi
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This is a DIY-readiness gauge - how do-able it is to plan and travel yourself. Destinations show it as a 0-5 DIY Score; treks & routes as a 0-10 Score (a wider scale for the extra variables they carry). Both are built from these factors:
- SafetyLocal safety, terrain and current advisory conditions along the route.
- Transport accessHow easily you can reach the place and move around without your own vehicle.
- NetworkMobile signal and data coverage you can expect on the way.
- Season reliabilityHow dependable the weather and season window is for travel.
- Budget clarityHow predictable day-to-day costs are, with few surprises.
- Trail / route clarityHow well-marked and easy to follow the route or trail is.
- Stay availabilityThe choice and reliability of places to stay along the way.
- First-timer friendlinessHow forgiving it is for a first-time independent traveller.
- Solo / women comfortHow comfortable and safe it is for solo and women travellers.
- Local supportAvailability of guides, hosts and on-the-ground help if you need it.
Plan it yourself
The DIY deep-dive
The sweet spot for visiting Dawki is October to April. Give it 2 days to do it justice. Budget roughly ₹5,000-₹9,000 per person for a DIY trip. It is a good fit if you are after nature and slow travel. First-time DIY travellers can manage it comfortably, and it is a sensible pick for solo women travellers.
Where to base yourself
Shnongpdeng
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How to reach
- Nearest airport Shillong (Umroi) ~110 km or Guwahati (GAU) ~175 km.
- Nearest railway station Guwahati ~175 km.
- Bus & road hub Buses to Shillong, then a reserved cab.
- Taxis & local transport Taxis from Shillong (~80 km) or Cherrapunji.
- Road access & best route Via Pynursla to the border town of Dawki.
Things to do & travel tips
- The Umngot river is clearest Oct-April; the monsoon makes it muddy.
- It is a border town - carry a government photo ID.
- Book Shnongpdeng camping/boats ahead in peak winter weekends.
- Carry cash; network is patchy near the border.
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Tamabil Land Port
1.6 km from Dawki centre
Tamabil Land Port aka Tamabil Port is one of the major port in Bangladesh. It is located at Tamabil in the Sylhet District. The Indian side of the port known as Dawki Port.
Jaflong
2.5 km from Dawki centre
Jaflong is a hill station and tourist destination in the Division of Sylhet, Bangladesh. It is located in Gowainghat Upazila of Sylhet District and is situated at the border between Bangladesh and the Indian state of …
Bangladesh Last House
4 km from Dawki centre
Bangladesh Last House is the last place of Bangladesh before the Bangladesh–India border at Jaintia Hill Resort, Tamabil, Sylhet District in Bangladesh. It has a view of two waterfalls with a mountain at Jaintia Hill …
Nongtalang
5.3 km from Dawki centre
Nongtalang is a rural town in West Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya, India. It is a popular tourist destination, notably for the Rbang Amkhlew Living Root Bridge.
Tamabil, Sylhet
7.1 km from Dawki centre
Tamabil is a hilly region in Sylhet on the border between Bangladesh and the Indian state of Meghalaya about 5 km from Jaflong.
Stay & food in Dawki
Stay
Ha La Tyngkong Homestay and Restaurant
Ha La Tyngkong Homestay and Restaurant, Zingmaham Living Root Bridge, Nohwet Village -, Meghalaya, India
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Zingmaham Living Root Bridge
Zingmaham Living Root Bridge, Nohwet Village -, Meghalaya, India
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Food
Tiewlily Bengali restaurant
Tiewlily Bengali restaurant, NH206, Dawki -, Meghalaya, India
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Frequently asked questions about Dawki
What is the best time to visit Dawki?
The best time to visit Dawki is October to April.
How many days do you need for Dawki?
Plan for about 2 days to see Dawki at an easy pace.
How do you reach Dawki?
Nearest airport: Shillong (Umroi) ~110 km or Guwahati (GAU) ~175 km. Nearest railhead: Guwahati ~175 km. By road: Via Pynursla to the border town of Dawki.
How much does a trip to Dawki cost?
A DIY trip to Dawki starts around ₹5,000-₹9,000 per person, depending on stays, travel and season.
Is Dawki good for first-time or solo travellers?
Yes - Dawki is a sensible pick for first-time DIY travellers and solo women travellers, if you plan the basics ahead.
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