IMAGE: The root-bridges are surprisingly sturdy and upto 50 people can cross some of them at one time. These bridges, many close to 50 metres in length, are often the only access for many remote ...

Locally known as Jingkieng Jri, Living Root Bridges (LRB) are Ficus-based rural connectivity and livelihood solutions within dense subtropical moist broadleaf forest eco-region of Meghalaya in the ...

Ficus elastica, a species in the fig genus, has aerated roots that can be tied, twisted, and shaped into bridge-like structures. Meghalaya's living root bridges, a few of which are estimated to be ...

Living root bridge in Meghalaya take over decades to build (Image: themeghalayan.com) Living Root Bridges Meghalaya: Meghalaya is a haven of natural beauty and boasts of having one of the clean ...

If yes, then the Double Decker Living Root Bridge needs to be in your itinerary. Double decker living root is most surreal and admirable collaboration of humans with nature.

The term ‘Living Root Bridges’ stems from the ongoing growth and adaptation of the bridge itself. Unlike conventional structures that deteriorate with age, these bridges evolve and strengthen ...

David Pariat, a local guide in the Nongriat Double-Decker Living Root Bridge in East Khasi Hills, 65 km from Shillong, said that until about four years back there weren’t as many homestays near ...

UNESCO is looking at adding another Indian locale to its prestigious index of World Heritage Sites -- Meghalaya's Living Root-Bridges.