Living root bridges are a remarkable example of bioengineering that may be seen deep within the lush woods of Meghalaya, one of the most rain-soaked regions in India. The Khasi and Jaintia tribes ...

In Meghalaya's forests, living root bridges emerge from trained tree roots, connecting villages and showcasing indigenous knowledge, harmony with nature, and sustainable engineering. Less crowded ...

The living root bridges or jing kieng jri of India’s northeastern state of Meghalaya have been included in UNESCO’s tentative list as a preliminary step for the prestigious World Heritage Site ...

Cherrapunji, perched in Meghalaya's rolling Khasi Hills, comes packed with misty meadows, endless waterfalls, and the ...

Photograph by Giulio Di Sturco Tourists from all over India travel to Meghalaya to see the living root bridges. Photograph by Giulio Di Sturco Stone steps connect the double-decker root bridge in ...

Ludwig said that he had heard of similar tree root bridges in southern China and Indonesia, but the practice only seems to be widespread on the Meghalaya plateau.

On a quest to document the tradition, Prasenjeet Yadav photographed around 30 root bridges over the course of a year. The state of Meghalaya is known as the “abode of the clouds.” Essential ...

But in the northeastern Indian state of Meghalaya, where Ficus elastica are large, native outdoor trees that live near water, the local people have been using the ficus's roots as bridges for ...

I was in the northeast Indian state of Meghalaya ... these bridges grow stronger, more robust and resilient with age. They do not require revenue to build, only time. What's more, the root ...

Living root bridges in Meghalaya's forests illustrate an exceptional blend of natural engineering and cultural tradition. Crafted by the Khasi and Jaintia tribes using Ficus elastica roots ...