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The routing typically goes Shillong-Guwahati by road (100 kilometres, 2.5 hours), then Guwahati to Bagdogra by flight (1 hour), Bagdogra to Gangtok or Darjeeling by private car. A combined 7-8 night circuit covers Meghalaya's waterfalls and root bridges alongside Sikkim's monasteries and Kanchenjunga views. Alike builds this as a single itinerary with all transfers coordinated.",["null","__typename",486,"questions",508,"answers",509],"What is Dawki and why should I visit?","Dawki (also called Dauki) is a border town 95 kilometres south of Shillong where the Umngot River forms the boundary with Bangladesh. The Umngot is one of the clearest rivers in Asia-the riverbed is visible through approximately 10 metres of water, and boats appear to float on air when photographed from the bridge. The Bangladesh border checkpoint is 200 metres downstream. 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