Mawlynnong Tourism

You simply cannot miss the trek to the neighbouring village Riwai to see the living root bridge. This bridge isn’t built rather it is grown. This is a sight to behold. This bridge is a tangle of massive thick roots, which has been intermingled to form such a bridge which can hold several people at a time.

Another place which you simply cannot afford to miss is the Sky Watch. This structure stands 85 feet tall and is purely made of ropes and bamboo. This site allows you to experience the mesmerizing beauty of the Bangladesh plains as Mawlynnong falls alongside the India- Bangladesh border.

Mawlynnong in Meghalaya is one of the most pristine and beautiful villages of the country with much to offer. One such thing here is the Living Root Bridge, which is not only stunning to look at but also a major tourist attraction. One of the best things about this village is that it has been awarded the cleanest village in Asia for several years now. As a result, it is just way too perfect to not travel to. 

Located in the East Khasi Hills, people call the village as God’s Garden because of its immaculate beauty along with incredibly beautiful natural locations.  The village is filled with multiple root bridges, formed by the rubber and banyan trees linked together with their roots, forming a living bridge 

Interesting facts about Living Root Bridge:

• The village of Mawlynnong was awarded the cleanest village in Asia in 2003 and in India in 2005. 
• There are a ton of orchards filled with colorful flowers and so on. 
• You can see innumerable sets of balanced rocks and stones around different river streams in the village. 

About Living Root Bridge:

The Living Root Bridge you visit here is one of the most beautiful locations in the village. A village known for its incredible cleanliness becomes even more beautiful when there is such stunning natural beauty around you. Walking over this bridge gives you some wonderful memories that you won't easiky forget. You will surely marvel at how strong the bridge is, which is just made of natural roots of trees. 

How to get to Living Root Bridge

The nearest airport in the area is that of Shillong from where you will have to take a cab to reach the village of Mawlynnong. 

By train : the nearest major railway station is Guwahati, which is around 140kms from Cherapunjee. 

By road : the village of Mawlynnong is located at a distance of 90kms from Shillong and 92kms from Cherapunjee. You will have to take some public transport or hire a jeep.  

Best time to visit Living Root Bridge:

The best time to visit the village and the Living Root Bridge is during the monsoon season when the natural beauty of the village at its best. Travelling during the summer season is also quite ideal as the temperature here does not exceed 30 degrees. However, winter is not a great time to visit the village because of the biting cold. 

Timings and entry fees:

There are no particular timings to visit the Living Root Bridge but ideally, you should not visit the bridge at night due to the lack of light and wild animals in the forest. . 

There are no charges to visit the Living Root Bridge but the only condition is that you cannot litter and must carry your trash and dispose of it properly. . 

The Living Root Bridge is one of nature’s most beautiful sights that you definitely must see. Set in the cleanest village in the country, you have a lot more to explore here. Get in touch with Thomas Cook to get the best deals to visit here and other north-eastern states of India. 

This is one of the best places to enjoy nature, especially if you like to trek. You can also visit a few of the orchards in the area, which are full of different varieties of trees and flowers. You can come close to nature if you visit this place. 

There aren't many restaurants in the village and most of the food comes from the stalls. Here, you can get a variety of different dishes which includes chicken, rice, chapattis and tea. The dishes are made in the local cuisine style and are mild in taste. The village offers a number of tea shops. You may have a lovely time relishing a hot cup of tea and at the same time looking around the scenic beauty of the place.  

People eat very simple food in Mawlynnong. The menu is fairly simple, one chicken dish served with rice, one potato dish, vegetable, dal, roti and chutney. They even serve South-east Asian cuisine and the traditional tribal food. 

There aren't any flea markets in the area but there are only a few small stores. The fancy bazaar market is a flea market in Mawlynnong where you can shop for western clothes. There isn't much that is required to be purchased here. If you are looking to purchase something particular, then you should wait until you reach Shillong where you can find a huge array of different shops.

There are a few street markets in Mawlynnong. It showcases traditional and beautiful handicrafts. This roadside market also deals in local produces. You can get fresh fruits in the street markets of the village.

You can trek or even choose to explore the place as an adventure activity. You can even climb the Sky Tower to have a panoramic view of the Bangladesh border and plains and the 85 feet bamboo structure gives a bird’s eye view of the village.

If you want a quick getaway from the busy and noisy city life then Mawlynnong is the place for you. You attain a peace of mind by just looking at the mesmerizing beauty of the place. If no activity interests you and you want all the time to your own leisure then just strolling amidst the greenery will do the job.

One of the most interesting activities that can be done with the kids in Mawlynnong is to take a trek to the living root bridge in the neighbouring village Riwai. Another place which your children will love to visit is the sight of the natural balancing rock. This phenomenon of the balancing rock is strange but it has been this way since years, the balancing rock is a boulder which does not fall down whereas is balancing itself on the other rock.

The natural balancing rock in Mawlynnong was worshipped by the villagers in the earlier times or in the pre-Christian times. Today, the villagers mostly follow Christianity. There is a lovely Church in that small village which accentuates the quaint beauty of the place.

Considering that this is a small village it is not surprising that there are no museums in the area. The nearest museum is the Butterfly Museum which is situated in the East Khasi Hills District. The nature lovers and the experience seekers should definitely visit this place. This museum houses various species of butterflies from different parts of the country. The museum takes up special programs to conserve and preserve various species of moths and butterflies. Do take out some time to visit this superb museum.

Mawlynnong village is a village made amidst a large garden. It is surrounded by a variety of flora and emerald green tress, all of this adding to the beauty of the place. Here, you will be greeted with a very beautiful enchanting sight of the nature which is the colourful orchids flowering between the green leaves of the trees. The villagers are passionate about maintain the ambience of the place that each of them contribute a small amount of money to hire a gardener for the village.

You simply cannot miss the trek to the neighbouring village Riwai to see the living root bridge. This bridge isn’t built rather it is grown. This is a sight to behold. This bridge is a tangle of massive thick roots, which has been intermingled to form such a bridge which can hold several people at a time.

Another place which you simply cannot afford to miss is the Sky Watch. This structure stands 85 feet tall and is purely made of ropes and bamboo. This site allows you to experience the mesmerizing beauty of the Bangladesh plains as Mawlynnong falls alongside the India- Bangladesh border.