Mawlynnong Village Bans Sunday Tourism to Address Visitor Impact

Mawlynnong, known as India's cleanest village and a popular ecotourism spot since 2003, has banned tourists on Sundays to give villagers a break from increasing visitor-related disturbances. The village, praised by figures like Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Anand Mahindra, has faced challenges such as littering and noise from weekend tourists. Some visitors, including an Indian Air Force personnel, expressed inconvenience over the Sunday ban, highlighting the tension between tourism and local well-being.