In Meghalaya's forests, living root bridges emerge from trained tree ... Less crowded and offbeat, the Ummunoi bridge lies in a peaceful village setting. The bridge is strong, stable, and perfect ...

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breathing root bridge. Root of the matter At least half-a-dozen root bridges are in various stages of completion in Meghalaya; it could be around 50 years before some are fully formed.

Living root bridges are a remarkable example of bioengineering that may be seen deep within the lush woods of Meghalaya ... forming a sturdy bridge that can support the weight of several dozen ...

1 of 12 A double-decker root bridge in Cheerapunji is one of the main attractions in Meghalaya. The growing tourism in the region supports the local economy. Photograph by Giulio Di Sturco Unlike ...

Please click on the images for glimpses of Meghalaya's Living Root-Bridges. IMAGE: The exotic doubledecker root-bridge at Nongriat, East Khasi. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Arshiya Urveeja Bose ...

The North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda and Homoeopathy (NEIAH) organised a “one of a kind” yoga event at Meghalaya’s double-decker living root bridge on Monday (March 24, 2025) as part of ...

Even in the epic Ramayana when Rama had to cross over to Lanka to save Sita, he built a bridge with mud and stone. But in Meghalaya ... a long time to grow a root bridge. Across the river ...

Living root bridges in Meghalaya's forests illustrate an exceptional ... The Umshiang Double-Decker Root Bridge and others, fight soil erosion and withstand monsoon rains while benefiting local ...