Mawlynnong made an appearance on the travel itineraries of people for the first time in 2003, when travel magazine Discover India declared it the “Cleanest Village” in Asia. The road from Shillong to ...

On my trip to Mawlynnong, I was lucky to meet Rishot Khongthohrem, a primary school teacher at the local school. He shared important information about his village and its cleanliness. Back when the ...

In a country known for its lack of sanitation – an issue Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has formed a national programme to address – this humble village is a model of cleanliness. In eastern ...

There is something about the north-eastern part of India that has allured travelers over the years. Its lush green, misty landscapes, vast farmlands, cloudy skies, monasteries, wildlife, people are ...

Located in the Pynursla development block of the East Khasi Hills district, Mawlynnong stretches along the India-Bangladesh border. Declared the ‘Cleanest Village in Asia’ this tropical paradise is ...

Kumar Utkarsh | Jul 18, 2025, 3:00 PM IST North East India becomes alive when rain falls valleys breathe mist rivers sing louder secret paths open up for you to explore this is not just travel it is ...

A small village in the north-eastern Indian state of Meghalaya has become the envy of its neighbours. Large crowds of visitors have been thronging to the village curious to find out why Mawlynnong has ...

Nestled in the picturesque East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya, Mawlynnong is a hidden gem that has earned the title of Asia's cleanest village. Recently, cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, along ...

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Shelby was waiting eagerly for her friend Vaanya at at the doorstep. Vaanya and her parents were traveling all the way from Bengaluru to meet Shelby in Mawlynnong, Meghalaya. The girls studied ...