Mawlynnong is a small village located in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya, India. Known as 'Asia's Cleanest Village', Mawlynnong presents a remarkable example of community-based eco-tourism. The villagers have taken an initiative to maintain the cleanliness of their village, which has put Mawlynnong on the tourist map. Surrounded by tropical forests and picturesque views, the village offers walking trails, living root bridges—a natural phenomenon where the roots of ancient rubber trees have been trained by the Khasi tribes to grow into a bridge structure—breathtaking waterfalls, and clear streams. Orchids blooming around the quaint cottages, verdant gardens, and the panoramic view of Bangladesh from the 85-foot high Sky Walk, a bamboo viewing tower, enhances the serene beauty. The societal norms and the local community's dedication to keeping the environment clean reflect in the pristine conditions of Mawlynnong, thus making it an exceptional model of sustainable tourism.

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