Mawlynnongमावलिननोंग
A small, clean Khasi village with homestays and a nearby living root bridge.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereEast Khasi Hills, Meghalaya
Cherrapunji and the south
Cherrapunji and the south
Best time to visit1 October to 30 April
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Summer (March to May)
DifficultyEasy
Height1000 m above sea level
Time needed3 hrs
Base and nearbyDawki, Shillong
EntrySmall village fee
About Mawlynnong
A small Khasi village, around 90 km from Shillong, known as one of the cleanest villages in India. Bamboo dustbins stand along the stone paths, gardens bloom outside the houses, and homestays give you a taste of local food. A living root bridge at Riwai village is a short walk, and a bamboo Sky View tower looks over the plains of Bangladesh. Pair it with a trip to Dawki.
What to see and do
- Clean village with flower gardens
- Bamboo dustbins along the paths
- Riwai living root bridge nearby
- Sky View tower
- Combine with Dawki
Part of Garo, Khasi and Jaintia Hills.
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
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