The Umshiang bridge, popularly known as the Double Decker, is a naturalist’s delight. These living root bridges have gained fame in tourist manuals, and intrepid travellers brave a taxing 4- to ...

Diljit Dosanjh's recent trip to Shillong has drawn attention to the captivating Living Root Bridges of Meghalaya. But why are these bridges so important? They are a remarkable example of human ...

Shillong: Living Root Bridges, found in over 70 villages in Meghalaya highlighting the socio-cultural, social and botanical links among people and nature, has been included in the tentative list ...

Shillong, Feb 27 (PTI) Meghalaya s root-bridge has been nominated for the prestigious National Innovation Foundation award for grassroots innovations and outstanding traditional knowledge, officials s ...

In the deep dense tropical forests of Meghalaya lie some of the most astonishing man-made natural wonders of the world. The living root bridges, created by the members of the Khasi tribe who have ...

How to reach double-decker living root bridge in Nongriat This is the big one. Around 12 km (30 minutes by road) from Cherrapunji is the village called Nongriat which is home to the stunning ...

The root bridges — the only ones of their kind in the world – aren't the only gems Meghalaya has to offer. Some 62 miles from Shillong, in the East Khasi hills, is Mawlynnong.

Living root bridges of Meghalaya These bridges are not built, they are grown. And it takes almost a decade or more to become strong and sturdy. Published - December 03, 2012 05:36 pm IST P. KRISHNAN ...

Crossing living root bridges, officials reach Meghalaya’s remotest poll station By David Laitphlang Apr 17, 2024 09:46 PM IST ...