The Cleanest Village in Asia gives reasons to visit Mawlynnong Meghalaya

Mind-blowing waterfalls, beautiful mountains, adventurous hill stations, snow fall and well designed temples are the prime attractions to lure visitors  but these are not the only things which can’t take your eyes off. But there are also a lot of sights which can take your breath away apart from the cited scenic beauties. There’s no longer exaggeration to call ‘India has many less known incredible villages’. As of now, we have brought to you  one unconventional village through which you can get inspiration and an eye opener too. For uninitiated, let’s head to the following hidden gem that you must visit before you die.

Mawlynnong, the Cleanest Village in Asia

Mawlynnnong, a beautiful village which is around 100 kms away from Shillong is entitled as Asia’s cleanest village in Asia in 2003 by Discover India. There is no doubt at all why the village has become the cleanest village in Asia. The village keeps spick & span and cleaner than even most of our houses. The cleanest village is also referred to as God’s own garden for all the right reasons. Besides cleanliness, the Mawlynnong village also achieved 100 percent literacy rate.

There’re many things you can learn from this small village of Meghalaya. Cleanliness is the main key of life in this God’s own Garden. All villagers’ houses have their functional sanitary toilets since 2007. They keep bamboo dustbins all over the village and throw even the dry leaves fallen from the trees into the dustbin. People of this village not only clean their houses but also they sweep the roads and plant trees. This indicates cleanliness is an inseparable part of their lifestyle in Mawlynnong village. One important thing you must keep in your mind during your visit in this village is Plastic bags are banned and smoking is strictly prohibited. You should follow the rules strictly otherwise you have to pay a huge fine.



That’s not all, Mawlynnong is also home to the one and only Living Root Bridges in the World. The bridges are formed by connecting the aerial roots of the Rubber fig tree with another and the bridges have become one of the tourist prime destinations of the state. This site has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

It will be not wrong to say that Mawlinnong village is full of mysterious incredible sites. One more site is Sky View that is a famous attraction of Mawlynnong Village. This viewing tower (made of bamboo) is around 85 feet high. From the top, you can enjoy a bird’s eye view of Banglandesh and India. I hope you can’t take your eyes off and overwhelmed with the natural scenic views.