Sachin Tendulkar Visits Meghalaya’s Mawlynnong, Cleanest Village In Asia, With Sara & Anjali Tendulkar

What happens when the God of cricket visits God’s own garden? Well, he simply gets awestruck by its beauty! Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar recently visited Mawlynnong in Meghalaya, the cleanest village in Asia, and he was captivated by the village’s beauty.

Sachin Tendulkar In Awe Of Mawlynnong’s Beauty

 

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Sachin Tendulkar took to Instagram to give his fans an insight into his recent visit to Mawlynnong, Meghalaya. His wife Anjali Tendulkar and daughter Sara Tendulkar also accompanied him as he interacted with the locals and asked them more about the village. Completely in awe of the village’s raw beauty, he added in the caption, “No filters needed, when a village looks as beautiful as Mawlynnong. When there’s pristine cleanliness outside, one feels a sense of calm and serenity inside. #MeghalayaDiaries”

Mawlynnong, a quaint village in Meghalaya, is widely referred to as the cleanest village in Asia. The village earned the title for its exceptional cleanliness, eco-friendly practices, and commitment to maintaining a pristine environment. Inspired by all this, Sachin Tendulkar also urged Indians to maintain cleanliness across the country.

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Why You Should Visit This Quaint Village In Meghalaya

Nestled at an elevation of 1,400 metres, Mawlynnong is mostly blanketed in mist. The village is also known as ‘God’s Own Garden’. Located in Meghalaya’s East Khasi Hills district, with just about 500 residents, this picturesque hamlet will win you over with its pristine streets (think no plastic anywhere!) and a harmonious community.

Just like Sachin Tendulkar, tourists coming to Mawlynnong are encouraged to participate in the village’s eco-friendly practices. They are shown and made aware of practices like composting and rainwater harvesting. In fact, even the dustbins here are made of bamboo. All the waste collected in these bins are directed to a pit and then used as manure. Smoking and use of polythene is completely banned in this village. The idea is to show people how nature and humanity can coexist in perfect balance.

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People in Meghalaya’s Mawlynnong understand how important nature is and all the practices here are truly commendable! So, are you also planning to add this beautiful village to your travel bucket list this year? Let us know in the comments!

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