Circuit · Meghalaya
Border villages & rivers
Dawki, Mawlynnong and Krang Suri.
- Places
- 3
- Altitude
- 50–900 m
- Fly / train to
- Guwahati
- Daily spend
- about ₹2,300
When to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Best for most places here: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec. Each place here needs 2–3 days on the ground; places in one circuit share travel days, so pair two or three.
Places in this circuit
Dawki & Shnongpdeng
The glass-clear Umngot river on the Bangladesh border — boating, riverside camping and kayaking.
Krang Suri Falls
A turquoise-pool waterfall in the Jaintia hills where you can swim (with life jackets).
Mawlynnong
A spotless Khasi village with a living root bridge and a bamboo sky-view tower over Bangladesh.
What to pack for Border villages & rivers
Everything the places in this circuit call for, most widely needed first. Each place's page has its full list with reasons.
- Fleece or light sweater
- Sun cap or hat
- Comfortable walking shoes with grip
- Day pack, 20–30 litres
- Water bottles, 2 litres in total
- Sunscreen, SPF 50
- Small first-aid kit and your own medicines
- Insect repellent
- Power bank
- Light travel tripod
- Spare memory card and camera battery
- Swimwear and a change of clothes
- Sandals with grip
- Sleeping bag
- Compact umbrella
- Rain jacket or poncho
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Border villages & rivers: questions people ask
Which places are in the Border villages & rivers circuit?
The Border villages & rivers circuit in Meghalaya covers Dawki & Shnongpdeng, Krang Suri Falls and Mawlynnong. They share a gateway, so two or three are usually combined in one trip.
What is the best time to visit Border villages & rivers?
November to April suit most places in Border villages & rivers. Individual places differ, so check each one.
How do you reach Border villages & rivers?
Travel to Guwahati, then continue by road.
How much does a Border villages & rivers trip cost per day?
About ₹2,300 per person per day on the ground for a mid-range trip, averaged across the places in this circuit.
Which is the easiest place in Border villages & rivers, and which is the highest?
Dawki & Shnongpdeng is the easiest (easy). Krang Suri Falls is the highest at 900 m.