Living root bridges of Meghalaya: the Nongriat trek
3,500 steps down to the double-decker root bridge — what to expect, where to stay and how fit you need to be.
Khasi villagers have trained the roots of rubber trees across streams for generations, creating bridges that grow stronger over time.
The trek
From Tyrna village it is about 3,500 steps down to Nongriat. Allow 4–5 hours for the round trip, longer if you swim in the blue pools.
Stay overnight
Simple homestays in Nongriat let you see the bridges before day-trippers arrive.
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