5 Must Visit Rivers in Meghalaya

Popularly known as Dawki river. Umngot or Dawki, this river is simply stunning! Why don’t we start with some fun facts! This is a tourist magnet. Wanna know the reason? Well, it is the cleanest river in Meghalaya. You will be impressed when you see the crystal clear water of this river. The water is so clear you can see the river bed at the bottom with colourful pebbles and stones.

When visiting Umngot, you must go for a boat ride. If you look from a distance, it would feel like all the boats are floating in the air, owing to the clarity of this river! Apart from being the Meghalaya transparent river, this river is also an important trade hub between India and Bangladesh. Now that you know nothing compares to this heavenly and exotic place, what is stopping you from adding Umngot to your Meghalaya itinerary?

Now, let us travel to the biggest river in Meghalaya, the Simsang river. Your trip to Meghalaya would be incomplete without visiting this river. Did you just say fun fact? Here you go! Simsang is also known as Someswari. Amidst the Garo hills, this beautiful river will spiritually awaken you with its beauty and charm. When you are here, keep your camera handy as the entire landscape is heaven for all nature photographers. If you belong to the photographers’ group, it is a treat for you. You are not much into photography? That’s okay, you can delve into the splendid beauty of the river and its surrounding by going for a boat ride in Simsang river. Photography lovers can enjoy the boat rides as well if they get time from clicking pictures! This Meghalaya famous river is also a great spot for fishing. We don’t see any reason why you don’t visit the river with your friends and spend an hour or two fishing, do you?

This may not be the largest river in Meghalaya, but you will definitely miss out on a lot on your Meghalaya trip if you don’t pay a visit here. Before you go to visit this place, learn its local name. Try to pronounce it with us, ‘ka Tawiar ka Takan’. What does it mean? ‘Our guardian angel’, isn't that beautiful?

People of Meghalaya consider this river to be a blessing as it has water throughout the year and helps in irrigation as well as enriching the surrounding flora and fauna. We will give you another reason why you should absolutely visit the Myntdu river. There are a lot of famous tourist spots around the river. So, after spending some time with the river, say hello to more sightseeing!

Add this Meghalaya clean river to your itinerary before you visit Meghalaya. Why? Let us enlighten you! The major tourist spot in this river is its lake. Yes, the tranquil and clear Umiam lake is like a dream destination. You can spend a peaceful day on a houseboat in this lake while enjoying the paradise-like landscapes surrounding the area. As a tourist, we all get tired after travelling and exploring the tourist spots, right? We recommend you take a day off to relax and rejuvenate on the Umiam River.

Before we proceed any further, tell us, are you an adventure junkie? Do you live for thrill and adrenaline rush? If your answer to these is yes, Umiam River will become your favourite spot. A lot of water sport activities take place in this river, like? Like kayaking, rafting, and boating!

The name of the river is interesting. The name means “water of the Garo”. You must be curious too, as to how it was derived. Well, ‘Di’ means water and the word ‘Garo’ means the local people of the majestic Garo Hill. So, it is the waterbody of the locals! Interesting, isn't it?

Now to some facts! The river originated from the Garo-Khasi Hills and recently became a major tourist spot. The surroundings of the river are dense and green which makes it home to a lot of birds and animals. That’s not all! The river has become a major lifeline for the villages nearby as well. We are sure you would have a fun time while exploring and learning more about this river while vacationing in Meghalaya.

Well, we have given you the list of rivers in Meghalaya. Have you decided which rivers you want to add to your travel map?

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