Here’s why the cleanest village in asia, Mawlynnong deserves more tourists in 2023

Best time to visit Mawlynnong

The best time to visit Mawlynnong, Meghalaya is monsoon, during the rainy season, the village and its surroundings become lush green and thus turn picturesque.

Reasons for visiting Mawlynnong

Cleanliness

Cleanliness is a way of life in Mawlynnong Village, all houses here have functional toilets since 2007, there are bamboo dustbins all over the village, even the dry leaves fallen from the trees go straight into the dustbin.

Tribal locals

The cleanest village in Asia, Mawlynnong is mainly inhabited by Khasi tribe, the famous tribe which has left behind the patriarchal rule of the society.

Living root bridges

The Living root bridges in Mawlynnong have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Places to see in Mawlynnong

Sky View is a vantage point and a popular attraction of Mawlynnong Village. This viewing tower is 85 feet high and is made of bamboo, and since the village lies on the Indo-Bangladesh border, you’ll be able to see the landscape of Bangladesh as well.

Local dishes

The best part about the food you eat in Mawlynnong is that all of it is prepared using organically grown vegetables, even the meat comes from in-house-bred birds and animals.