
The cleanest village in Asia: Mawlynnong, Meghalaya
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Mawlynnong/Mawlynnong Village located in the East Khasi Hills of Meghalaya, also referred as ‘God’s own garden’ has won the acclaim of being the cleanest village in Asia in 2003.
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Mawlynnong/Mawlynnong Village located in the East Khasi Hills of Meghalaya, also referred as ‘God’s own garden’ has won the acclaim of being the cleanest village in Asia in 2003.

temple · architecture
Khasis in Mawlynnong are devout Christians. Surrounded by orange and palm trees, stands a 100-year-old church in the village called 'Church of the Epiphany'.

festival
North East Festival 2013 - A two days festival in the capital showcasing the cultural and traditional Heritage of the North East region as well as present a case for the future of the region.

hills · village
The Garos are a tribal people in Meghalaya, India and neighboring areas of Bangladesh, who call themselves A·chik Mande which literally means"hill people," from a·chik "hill" and mande" means people", or simply A·chik or Mande.

Frog meat being dried outside a Khasi house in Meghalaya. It is very low in Saturated Fat. It is also a good source of Thiamin, Riboflavin, Iron, Phosphorus, Potassium and Copper, and a very good source of Protein and Selenium however it is…

Khasi women sit together in a circle making pans and stacking them together. A paan or betel quid, an Indian after-dinner treat that consists of a betel leaf (Piper betle) filled with chopped betel (areca) nut (Areca catechu) and slaked lim…

river · hills
Jog Falls is created by the Sharavathi River falling from a height of 253 m (830 ft), making it the second-highest plunge waterfall in Asia after the Nohkalikai Falls with a height of 335 m (1100 ft) in Meghalaya.

river · hills
Jog Falls is created by the Sharavathi River falling from a height of 253 m (830 ft), making it the second-highest plunge waterfall in Asia after the Nohkalikai Falls with a height of 335 m (1100 ft) in Meghalaya.

hills · highway
Driving through Meghalaya feels like moving inside a landscape painted in green and white. Known as the “Abode of Clouds,” this northeastern Indian state is famous for its rolling hills, dense forests, and constantly shifting cloud formatio…

hills
Amazing view of cabbage cultivation in the Jaintia hills of Meghalaya, India. Cabbage are planted in sloping area and it is planted in horizontal rows. The Cabbage farm is surrounded by green vegetation.

village
Mawlynnong/Mawlynnong Village located in the East Khasi Hills of Meghalaya, also referred as ‘God’s own garden’ has won the acclaim of being the cleanest village in Asia in 2003.

village
Mawlynnong/Mawlynnong Village located in the East Khasi Hills of Meghalaya, also referred as ‘God’s own garden’ has won the acclaim of being the cleanest village in Asia in 2003.

festival · hills
Garo tribe performing their traditional Wangala dance on the beats of drum during the Hornbill festival 2013.

festival · sport
The Garos are a tribal people in Meghalaya, India and neighboring areas of Bangladesh, who call themselves A·chik Mande.(literally "hill people," from a·chik "hill" + mande "people") or simply A·chik or Mande.

music · sport
Listen to the all time favorite Ye Dosti from the Bollywood movie Sholay, by Shillong Chamber Choir, Winner of India has got talent, season 2. The Shillong Chamber Choir hails from the town of Shillong in Meghalaya, India.

flowers · industry
Explore the stunning flowers of Meghalaya, showcasing vibrant blooms and the region’s rich biodiversity.

hills · river
Majestic aerial views capture the pristine beauty of Garo Hills draped in lush greenery. The winding Simsang River glimmers like a silver ribbon through the heart of Meghalaya’s wilderness.

Meghalaya woman is selling her organic vegetables, she got varieties of vegetables like tomatoes, beans, chilli,squash, pumpkin etc.. She even got some fruits like banana and cucumber.

hills · forest
Close to the Polo Ground is one of the most attractive locales of the town, the Shillong Golf Club.

Mary Lalboi, owner of the restaurant 'Rosang cafe and store' fully dressed in traditional dress along with chef Sandeep making 'Dohkhlieh', a Meghalayan pork salad mixed with chillies and spices.

crafts · festival
The Garos are a tribal people in Meghalaya, India and neighboring areas of Bangladesh, who call themselves A·chik Mande.(literally "hill people," from a·chik "hill" + mande "people") or simply A·chik or Mande.

music · sport
This is the Shillong Chamber Choir performing a medley of two Bollywood Super hit Movies - Ra.1's track 'Stand by me' and Parineeta's 'Kaisi Paheli Zindagani' .

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