Mawlynnong: Asia's Cleanest Village
Discover Mawlynnong, Asia's cleanest village: pristine beauty, living root bridges, and Khasi hospitality await in Meghalaya.
Mawlynnong, known as 'God's Own Garden', is a village in Meghalaya, India, famed for its cleanliness and natural beauty. Discover living root bridges and a welcoming Khasi community.
A brief summary to Mawlynnong
- Mawlynnong, Meghalaya, IN
Local tips
- Respect the local customs and traditions of the Khasi community.
- Wear comfortable shoes for walking and exploring the village and its surroundings.
- Carry insect repellent to protect against mosquito bites, especially during the monsoon season.
- Try the local Khasi cuisine, including dishes like Jadoh (rice cooked with pork blood) and Tungrymbai (fermented soybeans).
Getting There
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Taxi
From Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya, taxis are readily available for a direct journey to Mawlynnong. The ride takes approximately 2.5 to 3 hours, offering scenic views of the countryside. A typical taxi fare ranges from ₹2,500 to ₹3,500 for a one-way trip [i].
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Public Transport
Shared taxis and buses operate from Shillong to Bholaganj, a town near Mawlynnong. From Bholaganj, you can hire a local taxi or shared jeep to reach Mawlynnong, which is about a 15-minute drive. The shared taxi/bus fare from Shillong to Bholaganj is approximately ₹150-₹200, and the taxi/jeep fare from Bholaganj to Mawlynnong is around ₹300-₹500 [i].
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Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
Turung Chora
7.9 km
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Songrampunji Waterfall
8.5 km
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Jaflong Tourist Spot
10.5 km
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Mamar Bazar Jaflong
10.7 km
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Sylhet jaflong
11.1 km
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Jaintia Hill Resort
14.9 km
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Shadapathor Tourist Spot
16.6 km
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SHADA PATHOR HOTEL & RESORT
18.1 km
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Garden Of Caves
19.9 km
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David Scott Memorial Stone
19.9 km
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Tourism NorthEast
20.1 km
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Ratargul Swamp Forest
20.9 km
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Watch Tower
21.0 km
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Ratargul Swamp Forest Boat Station
21.1 km
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Ratargul Water Plantation
21.1 km
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Unmissable attractions to see
Asia's Cleanest Village
0.1 km
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Mawlynnong cleanest village
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Mawlynnong Tree House
0.2 km
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View Point Of Bangladesh Landscape
0.3 km
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Balancing Rock of Mawlynnong
0.9 km
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Living Root Bridge, Riwai Village
1.9 km
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Bangladesh border view point
3.1 km
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Bisanakandi Tourist Spot
4.1 km
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Borhill Falls
4.7 km
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Panthumai waterfall
4.8 km
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Pantumai Golf
5.5 km
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MR Suhel
5.6 km
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Khasia Polli Tea Gardens
8.5 km
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Dawki River
8.5 km
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Mayabi Waterfall
9.2 km
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Essential places to dine
Meghalaya flooting Restaurant
4.3 km
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Porjotok View Restaurant
10.2 km
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Khudha Restaurants
10.2 km
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দিরাই মণি রেস্টুরেন্ট
10.7 km
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JAFFLONG INN
10.8 km
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Jaflong View Restaurant
10.8 km
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Hotel The View
10.9 km
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Mama's Kitchen & Restaurant
11.0 km
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Jaflong Porjatok Restaurant & Party Centre
11.0 km
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Sree Maa Hotel indo-Bangla International Road
11.2 km
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Rebha Hotel
11.3 km
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Chowrongi Resturent
21.3 km
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Ratargul Swamp Forest Boat Stand
21.7 km
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Ratargul Holiday Home Restaurant
22.2 km
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Ratargul Eco Resort And Restaurant
24.0 km
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Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
তাছমি ডির্পাটমেন্টাল ষ্টোর
10.2 km
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মেসার্স সাব্বির এন্টারপ্রাইজ
10.6 km
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Rupomoy Jaflong
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আব্দুল হান্নান স্টোর
10.8 km
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Jaflong BD Shop
10.9 km
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সাওন স্টোর
10.9 km
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পারভেজ কাঁচা স্টোর
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সালাম স্টোর
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all-raiyan family shops
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ইমন স্টোর
11.1 km
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কাজ
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Sufiyan Store
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আসিক বীজ ঘর,জাফলং
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SIGNAL JAFLONG
11.3 km
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লিমন ষ্টোর
11.3 km
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Essential bars & hidden hideouts
Happy Tab, Wine Store
9.3 km
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Picnic Center restaurant
10.2 km
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মরিয়ম রেস্টুরেন্ট
10.2 km
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আয়েশা রেষ্টুরেন্ট
10.2 km
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Tanjid Restaurant
10.4 km
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নীলাচল বিজিবি ক্যান্টিন
10.5 km
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হেকিম আলী রেস্টুরেন্ট
10.6 km
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বনলতা রেস্টুরেন্ট
10.6 km
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নাজিয়া রেস্টুরেন্ট
10.7 km
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MASUK RESTAURANT
10.7 km
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৯নং,পাড়া চা-বাগান বিজু বাড়ি
10.8 km
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Shimanto View Resturent(সীমান্ত ভিউ রেস্টুরেন্ট)
10.8 km
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গ্রীন আবাসিক হোটেল এন্ড রেস্টুরেন্ট
10.8 km
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Cha'er Adda - The Drinks' Zone [Pizza, Pasta & Mini Chinese]
11.1 km
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সাব্বির রেষ্টুরেন্ট
11.4 km
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