Mawlynnong Waterfalls

Mawlynnong Waterfall Settled in one among the most cleanest and pristine villages of Asia Mawlynnong is the picturesque Mawlynnong Waterfall. Although, Mawlynnong village boasts of numerous breathtaking attractions, one of the most popular is Mawlynnong waterfalls. The water gushes down from a certain height. Soothing your mind and soul, these falls create a thrilling and magical ambience.

Renowned as the ‘God’s own garden’ Mawlynnong village in Shillong (approximately 72km away) is revered as the cleanest village in year 2003 and 2005. Mawlynnong is a like a wonderland for nature lovers and photo fanatics; the fascinating and striking root bridges might leave you awestruck. The root bridges are like a pathway across a stream.

The Mawlynnong waterfall is surrounded by lush forests and colorful orchids. If you really want to spend some serene moments, then there is no better place then Mawlynnong waterfall. The best time to be at this place is during monsoons (June to September), when the falls are in full flow and the greenery of the place sprouts entirely. Moreover, the falls are easily accessible by all modes of transportation. Shillong is the nearest airport and nearest train station is Guwahati.

Tourist Attractions

The Village
Mawlynnong is referred to as 'God's own garden'. The beautifully planned village has systematically inhabited houses and shops maintained by the locals so well that the entire village looks like a garden. Tourists can walk all around the village and mingle with the locals. The spotlessly clean village is home to not only the locals but also a wide variety of unique plants, flowers, trees in all the house and in public spaces. Tourist accommodation is mostly available in homestays. Tourists can stay in the village and enjoy the local culture, food and lifestyle of the Khasi people. The Khasi cuisine is mostly non-vegetarian and the traditionally cooked ‘Chicken Thali’ (plate) is a must-have for a visitor. Treehouses, pitcher plants, the skywatch of Bangladesh, handicrafts shopping, and awesome chicken curry at the Square hotel all entertain travellers here.

Jingmaham Living Root Bridge
The living bridge is an excellent example of nature and human working in harmony. It is a suspension bridge made with the roots of living plants. There are several such bridges across Meghalaya. Here the bridge crosses over a small stream and the water streaming below is peaceful and tourists can spend some quality time enjoying the place. Unlike many other living root bridges, which takes long trek on foot to reach, this living root bridge is just about 5 to 10 minutes walk from the motorable road, making this bridge easily accessible. However, keep in mind that the road is steep and the path uneven and for older or unfit people the walk may not be very comfortable.

Mawlynnong Sky View Point (Bangladesh View)
At a distance of 2 km from Mawlynnong bus stand, Sky Walk is a viewpoint located at Mawlynnong. It is also known as Nohwet Viewpoint. The viewpoint is close to the Jingmaham Living Root Bridge. The place is popular for Panoramic view of Bangladesh plains. The Skywalk is an 85 feet eco-friendly ladder-like structure that has been made entirely from bamboo poles tied to branches of trees using jute and bamboo ropes. No metal has been used to form this structure.

Mawlynnong Waterfall
This waterfall is located on the way between Dawki from Mawlynnong.

Umngot River Dowki on the India - Bangladesh border
Dawki is a small town in West Jaintia hill district. Dawki is about 30 km from Mawlynnong and is a little over an hours drive away. The Umngkot River at Dawki is famous for its crystal clear water which makes boats on it look like they are floating mid-air. Dawki is also a popular import and export point between India and Bangladesh.

Balancing Rock Mawlynnong:
About 1 km from Mawlynnong, the balancing rock of Mawlynnong is a nature's wonder. Locally known as Maw Ryngkew Sharatia, the spot has two stones, one is a huge boulder resting precariously on top of a much small stone. The place used to be revered by the local Khasi tribes, but since presently most locals have turned towards Christianity, the religious significance of the place has dwindled.