Tree trunks are planted ... A veil of fog sweeps across a living root bridge in the East Khasi Hills. Photograph by Giulio Di Sturco Tourists from all over India travel to Meghalaya to see the ...

Living root bridges ... Ficus elastica (Indian rubber tree), in contrast to traditional bridges built of concrete or wood. The Umshiang Double-Decker Root Bridge in Nongriat village is one of ...

Every morning, the walkway fills with people of all ages – some strolling leisurely, others striding or sprinting with ...

it nowhere close to India’s gigantic banyan tree when it comes to sheer reach, with its branches spread over vast distances. Banyan trees are often called ‘living coffins’ because of the ...

In India, trees also hold a special place in the country’s cultural and religious heritage, with many of them considered sacred. From the majestic Banyan to the pious Bodhi tree, India is home t ...