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Mawlynnong

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A Khasi village near the Bangladesh border, famous for its cleanliness, flower-lined paths and community way of life.

VillageEast Khasi Hills districtBest time to visit: October to May

Highlights

  • Clean, flower-lined paths and bamboo dustbins outside every home
  • A bamboo ‘sky view’ tower looking out over the plains
  • The living root bridge at nearby Riwai
  • The balancing rock near the village

Significance

Mawlynnong is often called one of the cleanest villages in Asia. The village runs its own rules for cleaning and waste, and community-based tourism now supports many households.