1.30 crores. For centuries, Meghalaya’s Khasi and Jaintia tribes have woven the roots of their indigenous Ficus elastica trees to create bridges over their rivers. These unique Living Root Bridges - ...

Mawlynnong is a village in the East Khasi Hills district of the Meghalaya state in North East ... These living root bridges are a staple of Khasi traditional architecture and were important ...

Known for its serene landscapes, waterfalls, caves, and unique living root bridges, Meghalaya is a paradise for nature lovers and solo travelers alike. The state's name itself means "The Abode of ...

Root Bridges Of Meghalaya The Khasi tribe – which has been long credited for recognising the ingenuous trait of the tree, and utilising it as an opportunity to cross the area’s many rivers – use ...

Extreme climate adaptation Meghalaya is referred to as one of the wettest places on the planet. The living root bridges have been found to be remarkably strong and resilient in these extreme climatic ...

Plus, the viewpoints in the city also offer uninterrupted panoramas of the mountains. The living root bridges of Meghalaya. Credit: Canva Winters in Shillong can get chilly, with temperatures ...

Tourism in Meghalaya has been on the rise, with its lush landscapes, pristine waterfalls, and living root bridges attracting visitors from across the globe. However, the state has also faced ...

Also known as the "Scotland of the East", Meghalaya is just the place for an enchanting setting to celebrate Mother's Day. The place boasts scenic sites like Mawlynnong, the living root bridges and ...