Mawlynnong

Mawlynnong is recognised for its cleanliness. The village was awarded the title of “Asia’s cleanest village” in 2003 by Discover India. In addition, the village has achieved a 100 percent literacy rate and strong women empowerment. Also known as “God’s Own Garden,” community is the backbone of the village — bamboo dustbins for waste collection, composting as manure, and a culture that frowns on smoking and plastic.

Interesting factA hundred-year-old European church sits in the village — built in 1902 by Welsh Christian missionaries.