Things to do in Mawlynnong, Meghalaya
Mawlynnong is a village in the East Khasi Hills district of the Meghalaya state in North East India. It is notable for its cleanliness and also was chosen by Discover India magazine as Asia's cleanest village.
12 places to visit in and around Mawlynnong, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
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- 1Mawlynnong
Mawlynnong is a village in the East Khasi Hills district of the Meghalaya state in North East India. It is notable for its cleanliness and also was chosen by Discover India magazine as Asia's cleanest village.
Wikipedia - 2Rymben Falls
- 3Borhill Falls
- 4Qulonchora Falls
- 5Ukrem Falls
- 6Songrampunji Falls
- 7Pantumai Waterfall
- 8নকশিয়াৰ খাসিয়া পুঞ্জি
- 9Balancing Rock of Mawlynnong
- 10Living root bridge
- 11Nohwet View Point
- 12Bangladesh Last House · in Nongtalang
Bangladesh Last House is the last place of Bangladesh before the Bangladesh–India border at Jaintia Hill Resort, Tamabil, Sylhet District in Bangladesh. It has a view of two waterfalls with a mountain at Jaintia Hill Resort.
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Mawlynnong by interest
- History: forts, palaces and monuments: নকশিয়াৰ খাসিয়া পুঞ্জি, Bangladesh Last House
- Nature: lakes, hills and waterfalls: Rymben Falls, Borhill Falls, Qulonchora Falls, Ukrem Falls, Songrampunji Falls
Grouped by what each place is. Lesser-known places are ones fewer people read about on Wikipedia than most places on this page.
Best time to visit Mawlynnong
Best weather: Nov–Mar.
- Jan17°CPleasant, Best months
- Feb20°CPleasant, Best months
- Mar24°CPleasant, Best months
- Apr27°CRainy
- May28°CRainy
- Jun28°CRainy
- Jul28°CRainy
- Aug28°CRainy
- Sep28°CRainy
- Oct26°CRainy
- Nov22°CPleasant, Best months
- Dec19°CPleasant, Best months
PleasantRainyBest months
Every month: temperature and rain
| Month | Average | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Pleasant | 17°C | 12 mm |
| Feb | Pleasant | 20°C | 34 mm |
| Mar | Pleasant | 24°C | 99 mm |
| Apr | Rainy | 27°C | 378 mm |
| May | Rainy | 28°C | 539 mm |
| Jun | Rainy | 28°C | 702 mm |
| Jul | Rainy | 28°C | 694 mm |
| Aug | Rainy | 28°C | 546 mm |
| Sep | Rainy | 28°C | 432 mm |
| Oct | Rainy | 26°C | 233 mm |
| Nov | Pleasant | 22°C | 24 mm |
| Dec | Pleasant | 19°C | 22 mm |
Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER. Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.
How to reach Mawlynnong
- No railway station within 40 km.
- Nearest main railway station: Karimganj Junction (KXJ), 58 km away.
- Nearest airport: Shillong Airport (SHL), 56 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 3-day trip to Mawlynnong costs
- Budget: about ₹2,700–₹5,600 per person
- Mid-range: about ₹6,900–₹13,700 per person
- Comfort: about ₹15,900–₹30,200 per person
A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Mawlynnong is not included.
Compare Mawlynnong with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mawlynnong | – | Nov–Mar | 12 |
| Cherrapunji | 23 km | Feb–Mar, Nov–Dec | 7 |
| Lawsohtun | 41 km | Nov–Mar | 8 |
| Shillong | 42 km | Feb–Mar, Nov–Dec | 14 |
Distances in a straight line from Mawlynnong; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.
Questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit in Mawlynnong?
The best known are Mawlynnong, Rymben Falls, Borhill Falls, Qulonchora Falls, Ukrem Falls.
When is the best time to visit Mawlynnong?
Best weather: Nov–Mar.
How do I reach Mawlynnong?
No railway station within 40 km. Nearest main railway station: Karimganj Junction (KXJ), 58 km away. Nearest airport: Shillong Airport (SHL), 56 km away.
How much does a 3-day trip to Mawlynnong cost?
Budget: about ₹2,700–₹5,600 per person; Mid-range: about ₹6,900–₹13,700 per person; Comfort: about ₹15,900–₹30,200 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Mawlynnong is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Nov 2026.