Mawlynnong, located 90 km (55 miles) from Shillong and 92 km (57 miles) from Cherrapunjee in the East Khasi Hills of Meghalaya, has won the accolade for being the cleanest village in Asia in 2003 and the Cleanest Village in India in 2005. The village offers a trek to the living root bridge at Riwai, breathtaking views of Bangladesh plains, the sight of the natural balancing rock, picturesque natural beauty, and more. Especially in the monsoons, the beauty of the village quadruples when there is lush greenery all around. Waterfalls, small streams, and blossoming orchids hanging from the trees and hedges add to the beauty of the village.
