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Dawki also is known as Dauki, is a town located in West Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya, India. This town is a must-visit destination for travelers and nature lovers. Dawki is located on the border between India and Bangladesh. It is really hard to ignore the crystal clear water of the Umngot River of this town. The boat ride and camping is a major tourist attraction.
From Guwahati to Shillong and the serpentine roads that took me all the way to Dawki were no less than the enchanted ones that might have taken many adventurers or dreamers on their exciting journeys. The sun rays filtering through tall palms and betel nut trees on one side and rocky hills on the other en route to this little paradise of nature could have anyone feeling calm in head and soul. The jeweled emerald waters of Umngot River, popularly called Dawki River owing to its location, looked as if belonging to another world. Standing on that 1932 suspension bridge, with magnificent Jaintia hills around, the boats below looked as if floating in the air. The water that looked so clear from above was all the more pristine and perfect from within a touching distance. As the clear waters of Umngot didn’t run deep, hardly 12-15 ft, the pebbled bed of the river with stones in myriad shapes and colors, and the fish aimlessly swimming around added to the overall enchantment factor. The cool breeze that gently stroked the hair as the boat moved, the glistening river and the alcoves on both sides, coupled with the sound of rippling water and calls of the birds can give one a heavenly feeling. The fairytale setting, however, had more to stun. Further up the river, the riverbank full of naturally chiseled round and shapely pebbles were inviting me to take a stroll on them. As I sat on a big one, dipping my feet in the cold water, I could not stop wondering at the purity of the environment all around and its calming and refreshing effect on me.
Elephant Falls, Named after an Elephant like a stone at its foot, the Elephant Falls are amongst the most popular falls in the North-East, situated next to Shillong. It is a tourists' paradise with three layers of the falls accessible to the layman from different vantage points. The Britishers named this fall so owing to the presence of an elephant-shaped rock on one side of the fall. However, the stone disintegrated and was washed away due to an earthquake in 1897. Elephant Waterfalls is a superb place for spending some time in the midst of nature while capturing the incredible moments for your keepsake. The breathtaking Elephant falls were referred to as 'Ka Kshaid Lai Pateng Khohsiew' by the local Khasi people, which means 'The Three Step Waterfalls', as these falls consist of three mesmerizing falls in succession. The first of the three waterfalls are tucked between the dense trees and are very broad. The second waterfall reduces to thin st...
Markham Valley, where you may see the undulating hills is Markham Valley, a vantage point from which there is a broad view of the low-lying hills from the hill’s summit. Depending on your luck, just after the rains in the early morning, you can witness a beautiful sight of a cloud formation covering these hills. You will pass by Mawlai Syiem on the route to Mawkynrum, which is known for its stunning beauty and has drawn a lot of tourists. The longest paddy field in the West Khasi Hills may be seen in Mawkynrum from a viewpoint perched atop a rock, where a river twists and meanders through the fields. If one wants to stop by the road, Mawlangkhar Green Dunes and Sohwanthiang Falls are right off the highway. Location: West Khasi Hills District. Distance: 184 km from Guwahati Airport, 97 km from Shillong Airport.
Arunachal Pradesh’s tourist gem, the Tawang Monastery Arunachal Pradesh is India’s largest monastery, and the world’s second largest. Situated on a mountain in the town of Tawang at an altitude of over 3000 m, Tawang Monastery is one of the most important Buddhist sites in the world. The monastery is the center of the Gelug school (Yellow Hat) of Mahayana Buddhism and is bordered with a 282 m long compound wall. It is a collection of 65 residential buildings for the monks, as well as other structures for different uses. Tawang Monastery was established in 1680-81, at the request of the 5th Dalai Lama, by his contemporary Merak Lama Lodre Gyatso. There are many legends behind how the monastery was established. The most likely is the one in which Merak Lama had difficulty finding a good place in which to found the monastery. The story says that he decided to rest in a cave, where he prayed, seeking divine guidance. When he came back out, his horse was missing. After a while, Merak...
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