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We know Japan as the cleanest country of Asia, but a cleanest village in Asia is far from our thought! Well, our very own India, though lesser known for its cleanliness, proudly offers Mawlynnong in Meghalaya as the only cleanest village of Asia.

Having lived in the city from my birth, I always longed to practically experience the mysticism of a village. My yearning was rewarded when I went for a trip with my family during the Durga puja vacations in 2014. Let me unfold my story to you.

Reaching Shilong from Kolkata, We heard of a small village which won the status of the cleanest village (2003), not just in India but in the whole of Asia. I was so very excited and thrilled to see the village and without wasting any time, headed for Mawlynnong.

The village here is very clean and beautiful like a canvas. The villagers are also nice.

We travelled about 85 kms from Shilong by road and reached the destination. I was spellbound and could not believe my eyes- I came to see what a village looks like and landed up in paradise!

The picturesque village is not so small either and consists of 80-90 families, basically tribal.

Why don’t we escape to a village surrounded by the vast blue mountains, and live in a stone house of our love to hoard our memories, be it wild or ugly? <>/i>

Insight :-:

The village is undoubtedly and unarguably clean & beautiful, so as the souls of the inhabitants and their simplicity. There are some guest houses to stay and you can be one with the nature-far from the mundane & hustle bustle of daily life.

The villagers will greet you with a warm smile. And nature orchids, roses, lilies, orchards, local flowers and rare birds are ready to welcome you…..

“Khasis” are one of Meghalaya’s major tribes, who trace their lineage from their mother. Their livelihood is primarily sustained by agriculture. They grow betel nuts and leaves, pineapple, jackfruit, bay leaves and collect honey from the adjoining forest.

Tourism is a source of extra income and almost all of them run restaurants for tourists. Chili salad, is a special cuisine of this region a must have for those who swear by fiery and spicy taste buds.

Kids are set to task of keeping the area clean. Some tourists litter the place, especially by throwing plastic bags, which is a saddest part. The kids pick those up and points out at several dustbins placed at every nook and corner.

They seemed very happy with their lifestyle.

The famous attraction of this village is the Living Root Bridge.