Dawki Suspension Bridge

Dawki Suspension Bridge is a historic single-lane suspension bridge over the crystal-clear Umngot River at Dawki in West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya, near the India-Bangladesh border. Built in 1932 during British rule, it connects Dawki town and facilitates cross-border trade. Notable for its steel suspension structure, wooden planks and scenic river views, it is a major tourist landmark and photography spot.

Visitors can expect a narrow steel suspension bridge spanning the emerald-green Umngot River with views of clear water, boats, and surrounding hills. The bridge has a steel cable structure with wooden and metal decking and allows pedestrians and light vehicles one at a time. Below the bridge, the river offers boating. The area includes riverbanks, small markets, food stalls, and views of the nearby border area. The setting is open and scenic with steady foot and vehicle traffic.

Constructed in 1932 during British colonial rule as a suspension bridge over the Umngot River to connect Dawki and facilitate movement and trade in the Jaintia Hills region. The steel suspension structure has remained in use for over 90 years and is an example of early 20th-century engineering in Meghalaya.

Serves as an iconic landmark of Dawki and the Umngot River, central to local tourism and cross-border trade activity. The bridge and river are culturally associated with the Jaintia Hills and are a symbol of Dawki as a border town and river tourism destination.