History in Mawlynnong Village

Mawlynnong Village is sweetly known as "God's Own Garden." One immaculate and serene village in the state of Meghalaya of East Khasi Hills, it has received international recognition for being one of the cleanest villages in Asia. The Mawlynnong Village history is steeped in the richness of the tribal culture of Khasis and their best relationship with nature.

Mawlynnong people have been sustainable for years, and their commitment to the environment is what has made the village different. According to reports, cleanliness has been practised by this community for more than a century and passed down from generation to generation. Here, people take utmost pride in keeping their surroundings clean and green-it forms the core of their culture. Indeed, this feeling of great responsibility and togetherness has made Mawlynnong a model village for the tourism of Meghalaya.

Where is Mawlynnong located? Mawlynnong Village is located nearly 78 kilometres from the famous hill station of Cherrapunji, one of the attractions in Meghalaya. Situated as per the India-Bangladesh border, this village provides unbeatable views of endless lush greens as well as waterfalls with living root bridges. All the tourists who come to Mawlynnong get exposure to the uncommon original lifestyle of the Khasi tribe, as well as the cleanliness of this village, which indulges in eco-friendly behaviour.

It always forms part of a Cherrapunji Tour Packages, taking the viewer through other wonders of Meghalaya, including the iconic Nohkalikai Falls, the caves, and the Dawki River. No visit to Mawlynnong is ever complete without a trip to the very famous Living Root Bridges, a testament to the ingenuity of the Khasi people.