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It is forbidden to throw any litter, ages, through the heaviest rains, storms
especially plastic wrappers or containers and even a cyclone. Nothing has been able
even in the traditional wicker baskets to disturb it.
(called khoh) which are put up as dustbins
at various places. Fines are imposed if
anyone is seen flouting the rules.
The Balancing Rock
Boat ride and visit to Dawki
On the border to Bangladesh is a small
village called situated on the banks of a
beautiful river called Wah Umangot. The
river is also popularly called Dawki…
after a nearby village. A visit to this place
is a must as the boat ride on this river is a
lifetime experience. The river which flows
into Bangladesh is about 15 km long but
A walk through the cleanest village
in this region there is a loop so it’s more
like a lake, not flowing water. The crystal
clear water, colours of aquamarine blue
and green, flanked by rocky cliffs on both
sides provide an almost unimaginable
experience. You can see the pebbles and
stones below the water which is about 15-
20 feet deep. One has to cross a suspension
bridge to reach down to the boating site but
it is worth the drive to see this beauty. The
Mawlynnong Village
Balancing Rock
About a kilometre away from Mawlynnong
village is situated this natural phenomena.
In a thick plantation of bamboos rests
this huge rock…..well balanced on a much
smaller one. It has remained like this since Boating
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