ASIA'S CLEANEST VILLAGE 'MAWLYNNONG' IN MEGHALAYA

ASIA’S CLEANEST VILLAGE ‘MAWLYNNONG’ 

Living my whole life in urban jungle and surrounded by people, Meghalaya is one of the secluded place which is engulfing lots of different natures miracle. Meghalaya is called as a ‘Scotland of East’. Here, with this blog I will share amazing information some fewer known facts about a place which is in previous years getting hype due to its beautiful uniqueness.

Getting There:

Hiring a taxi from Shillong is a good idea for the day long excursion unless you want to stay over in Mawlynnong in one of the several homestays. In that case, you can check with Meghalaya Tourism’s bus services that can drop you here. 

About Mawlynnong:

Away from noisy city, population, cars and traffics. It is a small village named as Mawlynnong. Its a small village located in the East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya has begged the title of being the cleanest village in Asia in 2003 by Discover India magazine and also known as the God’s Own Garden. It is located around 90 km from the capital of Meghalaya i.e. Shillong.

                                                Asia'sCleanestVillage   

This village has a population of 500 inhabitants belonging to the Khasi tribe, the dominant tribe        in Meghalaya. It sets a perfect picture of cleanliness and reflects perfect harmony between man and nature. The people of this village put everything to an Eco friendly use. They take turn to clean the roads and public areas, pick up the leaves and collect the garbage in dust bins made of bamboo and then transfer it to pits to use as manure later.

Strictly Followed Rules:

Rules regarding sanitation and cleanliness are set by the Village Panchayat and are followed by each individual. Lessons on cleanliness are imparted as curriculum in the local schools. Here, plastic usage is strictly banned and smoking is prohibited. Tourists are also urged not to throw the plastic waste in the dust bins and are asked to carry them out of the village themselves.

Attraction points in Mawlynnong:

This place is not only renowned for its cleanliness but also provides a picturesque beauty and in monsoon it is a treat to eyes being surrounded by the lush green beauty of the nature. Places to visit in Mawlynnong are-

·     Sky View/ Sky Walk: It is a viewing gallery built on top of trees; a tower made of bamboo with a height of 85 feet. This site offers a panorama view of the plains of Bangladesh Border.

·    Balancing Rock: A unique natural phenomenon where small stone is balancing a bigger boulder. This structure was worshipped as an ancient shrine before the introduction of  Christianity.

·    Church of Epiphany: This church has an old-world charm, it is 100-year-old structure. Premises of the church are eye soothing with lush green leaves and flower blossoming around it.

      Living Root Bridges: These bridges are unique to Meghalaya. Natural bridges are made by connecting the aerial roots of one massive rubber tree with another. These roots slowly grow to form a cantilevered and intertwined mesh that is used as a bridge over waterways making it easy for villagers to commute.

      Best Time to Visit:

Mostly, people ask in google when to visit Meghalaya. This blog will answer all your questions and will quench the thirst of yours. The best time to visit Meghalaya and specially this village is monsoon, because at this time greenery is at its peak and people will love the weather as its almost rainy all the time. Visit a neighboring Sacred Grove which are forests protected by the local communities and are believed to be the abode of deities. The groves are a treasure trove of plants, trees and animals.

                                                                              Mawlynnong

Many things to learn from Mawlynnong: 

Due to people are visiting Meghalaya since 2003, people of the village are employed on the rotational cleaning basis. They have their own waste management system and help their village to be the best in Asia.