Mawlynnong

Locatoin: Mawlynnong, Meghalaya, India

Visit Time: The summers that is from March to June, is a very pleasant time. It is neither too hot nor too cold and the temperature is around 15°C to 24°C. June to September is the monsoon time and is probably the best time to visit this village.

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Mawlynnong is a village in the East Khasi Hills district of the Meghalaya state in North East India. It is notable for its cleanliness. It comes under the Pynursla community development block and Vidhan Sabha constituency. (According to wiki)

It’s referred to as ‘God’s Own Garden’ and won the acclaim of being the cleanest village in Asia in 2003. The adage ‘Neighbours envy, owners pride’ is apt for Mawlynnong as it has earned the distinction of being one of the cleanest villages in Asia, a fact that every Mawlynnong villager is proud of and other villagers envy.

You’ll be enthralled with lovely views of orderly arranged thatched Khasi huts, and little flower and vegetable gardens outside each house. You’ll also be surprised to see the beautiful bamboo baskets that are actually garbage bins and are located every few meters in the village. The village offers picturesque natural beauty and a trek to the living root bridge at a neighboring village Riwai. The village also offers a sight of a natural balancing rock, a strange natural phenomenon of a boulder balancing on another rock.

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How to reach

By Road: If you are interested to reach Mawlynnong by road, your best option is to first reach Shillong or Cherrapunji, which are located roughly 90 km and 92 km away respectively. Buses do not usually run directly to Mawlynnong from either city. Most buses go to the village of Dawki, which is about 17 km away from Mawlynnong. There are also private taxis available that will take you to your destination directly and in the most convenient manner.

By Train: Mawlynnong has no railway station of its own. The nearest railway station from Mawlynnong is Guwahati. Guwahati Railway Station to Shillong is around 104 km and then Mawlynnong is another 78 km away. You can hire a taxi or cab from Guwahati to take you to Mawlynnong via Shillong.

By Air: Mawlynnong has no airport of its own. The nearest airport is the Shillong Airport, also known as Umroi Airport, which is located in the capital city of Shillong. The distance from the airport to Mawlynnong is just around 90 km. Domestic flights from all across the country fly to Shillong directly. There are also connecting flights available to the city. Taxis or cabs are available from the airport to reach the preferred destinations.