The Mawlynnong Village in Meghalaya comes to mind first, with its lush vegetation and diverse wildlife. The attractive Mawlynnong hamlet, also known as God’s Own Garden, has been named the cleanest village in Asia.
Facts about Mawlynnong
The hamlet has a hundred percent literacy rate and a very progressive environment for women, in addition to being India’s cleanest village. This little village’s main appeal is the Khasi tribe. This is a well-known tribe that is well ahead of patriarchal ideals. Children of this tribe inherit their mothers’ surnames, and property is passed down via the matrilineal lineages as well. It has been designated as a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The live route bridges are a unique occurrence. The bridges link the aerial roots of one massive rubber tree to form a suspended bridge over the river. These bridges take years to build and can hold up to seventy people at any given time.
Details of nearby locations that can be covered :
- Living root bridge
- Church of epiphany
- Balancing rock
Details about stay : Homestay, guesthouse available
Best time to visit : September – January
How to reach –
- Nearest Airport – Guwahati Airport (187 kms) and Shilong Airport (99 kms)
- Nearest Railway Station – Guwahati that is (164 kms)
