Shnongpdeng
Meghalaya · northeast · 285m
Crystal-clear Umngot River camping village — cliff jumping, kayaking, snorkeling in glass-clear water. The adventure version of Dawki.
Why Special
Shnongpdeng sits on the Umngot River, the same crystal-clear river that made Dawki famous for its "floating boat" photographs. But while Dawki has become a crowded photo spot, Shnongpdeng (15 km upstream) remains a camping and adventure village. The water is so clear you can see every pebble on the riverbed from 15-20 feet above. Activities include cliff jumping from a natural rock ledge, kayaking, snorkeling, and zip-lining across the river. Riverside camping in tents is the primary accommodation — basic but atmospheric. The village is run by the local Khasi community. There is no ATM, no medical facility (nearest is Dawki, 15 km), and limited cell coverage. The river forms the India-Bangladesh border; you can see Bangladesh from the riverbank. Best visited October to March when the water is clearest; monsoon makes it muddy and dangerous.
Infrastructure Reality
Network Coverage
BSNL works. Airtel patchy. Near border so signals fluctuate.
Medical & Emergency
Hospital: PHC Dawki (3km) (5 km)
Ambulance: 108 to Dawki
Police: 100
Getting There
Shillong 80km, 3 hrs
Fuel & Stay
Fuel: Dawki (3km)
Stay: ₹₹500-1200 – ₹1200-2500/night
The stay decisions worth flagging in Shnongpdeng.
Shnongpdeng is 20 km upstream from Dawki on the Umngot River — the proper base for river kayaking, cliff jumping, and camping on the crystal-clear water. Stay scene is riverside camps (Pioneer Adventure, Shnongpdeng Adventure). Basic tents and cottages. Better river-life immersion than Dawki. Nov-Mar peak season.
Shnongpdeng has riverside camps (Pioneer Adventure Camp, Shnongpdeng Adventure Camp) — tents and basic cottages on the Umngot river. No luxury. For visitors wanting river-immersion beyond Dawki's boat ride, 1-2 nights in Shnongpdeng is better positioned.
Pioneer Adventure Camp Shnongpdeng
Riverside tent camp on the Umngot — direct river access for kayaking, cliff jumping, snorkeling in the crystal-clear water. Meals included. The default choice for the Umngot river experience beyond day-trippers.
Langsning Farmstay
Run by local families in nearby villages, offers direct access to river activities without resort markup and includes simple meals.
Shnongpdeng Eco Village Resort
Sits directly on the river with immediate access to the main swimming hole and canyoning entry points—no shuttle needed.
Nongkhnum Falls Riverside Camp
Tented accommodation pitched on the river bank with open sides, creating an immersive experience of sleeping beside the water and waking to monsoon sounds.
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सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ
Crystal-clear Umngot River campsite area. Jaintia tribal region. Camping, cliff jumping, and kayaking hub. Respect the river — no littering.
क्या पहनें
Casual, swimwear for water activities. Modest in village areas.
खाद्य सुरक्षा
Camp operators serve basic meals. Limited options. Carry snacks. Bottled water.
सामान्य धोखाधड़ी से सावधान
- None — community-run adventure tourism
कार्ड और नकद
No — cash only. Pay camp operators directly.
अंग्रेज़ी बोली जाती है
Low to moderate — adventure operators speak basic English.
फ़ोन और SIM
Patchy — Jio intermittent. BSNL more reliable.
निकटतम दूतावास
Kolkata (~1,200km).
e-Visa for India. No ILP needed.
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