BBC TravelJun 28, 2026Why 'Asia's cleanest village' bans tourists on SundaysTourism transformed Mawlynnong's fortunes. But after decades of welcoming visitors, residents decided one day a week should belong to themselves.8 things in this storyDiscover India magazinePlacenamed Mawlynnong Asia's cleanest village in 2003Narendra ModiPlacedrew attention to Mawlynnong in Clean India Mission campaignMeghalayaNeighborhoodMeghalaya was formed on 21 January 1972 by carving out two districts from the state of Assam: the united Khasi Hills…Festival KharrymbaPlacecharges 30 rupees to cross the bamboo walkwayAsia's cleanest villagePlaceIn a country known for its lack of sanitation – an issue Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has formed a national…Vijaya DebnathPlacelanguage professor from New Delhi exploring MeghalayaPrime Minister Narendra ModiPlacePrecious KhongdupPlaceRead the full piece at BBC Travel →
