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India's Cleanest River: Meghalaya's Umngot River Offers a Magical Boating Experience!
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News18•02-10-2026, 19:38
India's Cleanest River: Meghalaya's Umngot River Offers a Magical Boating Experience!
- •The Umngot River in Meghalaya, known as India's cleanest river, is also called the Dawki River.
- •The period from November to April is considered the best time to visit the Umngot River, when the water is crystal clear and boating is available.
- •The river flows through the town of Dawki, near the India-Bangladesh border, 95 km from Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya.
- •According to the Central Pollution Control Board, 296 polluted river stretches have been identified in 271 different rivers, with urban wastewater being the biggest reason.
- •If the main Dawki bridge area is crowded, visitors can go to the village of Shnongpdeng, 8 km further along the same riverbank, for a peaceful boating experience.
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The period from November to April is considered the best time to visit the Umngot River, as the water appears crystal clear and boating is active.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board, about 43% of the monitored river stretches across the country do not meet safe water quality standards.
After reaching Guwahati and Shillong by train or flight, travelers can take a road taxi to Dawki and then travel 8 km further along the riverbank to reach Shnongpdeng village.
