Day 18 The rice that tastes of these hills October 1, 2026
3 stops, 1 on the map.
Where Rafi Meander would send you
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Mawshun Cave
Attraction
Oct 1
Mawshun Caveβ β β Rafi Meander's pick
A limestone cave opened to tourism in 2017, with stalactites, stalagmites, and small water-filled pools where fish swim. A three-minute walk from the road on a rough path β bring sandals you don't mind muddying.
Mawshun village, ShillongβDawki Road (NH 40), West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya 793109 -
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Dawki View Restaurant
Restaurant
Oct 1
Dawki View Restaurantβ β β β Rafi Meander's pick
The place for Jadoh, Dohkhlieh, and Dohneiiong β proper Khasi-Jaintia home cooking served in the simplest setting. Ask for the Jadoh with extra bay leaf.
Dawki, West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya 793109 -
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Umngot River Annual Boat Race
Event
Oct 1
Umngot River Annual Boat Raceβ β β β β Rafi Meander's pick
The major cultural event of the year β traditional boat racing on the crystal-clear Umngot, with music, food, and the whole town turning out on the banks.
Umngot River, Dawki, West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya