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To address this, a notice was posted around the village stating, “Visitors are not allowed on Sunday.” There are no physical barricades, but villagers themselves politely turn away visitors who arrive on Sunday. Shops, cafes, and homestays now remain closed on Sundays, giving everyone, including cleaning staff, a much-needed day off.

Shillong: Mawlynnong is one of the most picturesque villages of India, which is situated in Meghalaya’s East Khasi Hills. This small village is renowned as “India’s cleanest village” and often called the “God’s Own Garden.” It is famous for its pristine streets, bamboo dustbins, and strict community-led cleanliness practices. The village is a model of sustainable living and eco-tourism.

Locals actively maintain hygiene, manage waste effectively, and preserve their natural surroundings. Mawlynnong is also culturally rich, showcasing Khasi traditions, matrilineal social structures, and hospitality through homestays. Mawlynnong is not just India's cleanest village but Asia's cleanest village.

But did you know that recently the village has banned single-day tourism on Sundays? Keep on reading to know more about the village's single-day tourism ban.

Mawlynnong has banned single-day tourism