Mawlynnong & Dawki
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Mawlynnong & Dawki

Asia's Cleanest Village & Crystal Clear River

Recommended

2 days

Best time

October – May

Entry fee

Free

Food / day

350

About

Mawlynnong was declared Asia's cleanest village and retains immaculate bamboo dustbin-lined streets and a sky walk through the forest canopy. Dawki's Umngot River is so transparently clear that boats appear to float on glass.

Must-see highlights

Dawki Umngot glass-clear river boat ride
Mawlynnong Asia's cleanest village walk
Tree house skywalk canopy
Balancing Rock natural wonder
Bangladesh border viewpoint (binoculars)
Shnongpdeng cliff camping & zipline
Mawlynnong bamboo dustbin lanes
Dawki suspension bridge over Umngot
Pynursla hilltop meadow walk
Single Decker Living Root Bridge (Mawlynnong area)
Luwangtlai village cultural walk
Jarain village pottery craft

On the map

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Guwahati 180km · Shillong Airport (Umroi) 90km

Nearby attractions

Umngot River (Dawki)Balancing RockSky Walk MawlynnongBangladesh border viewShnongpdeng (camping)

How to get here

ShillongMawlynnong

cab · 2.5h

2,000

approx.

ShillongDawki

bus · 3h

150

approx.

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Best Time to Visit

October – May

Nearest Transport

Guwahati180 km
Shillong Airport (Umroi)90 km

Stay Options

budget500/night
mid1,500/night
luxury3,500/night

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