Nongriat · East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya

Double-Decker Root Bridge

Two-tier living root bridge grown by Khasi villagers, reached by ~3,000 steps from Tyrna.

heritageSubtropical forest · living root bridges
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Eco-risk today49/100Moderate pressure on the place
Crowding todayBusy~405 expected · 600/day capacity
Oct seasonGood seasonJFMAMJJASOND
AccessPatchy 2GNo permit neededMedical help ~14 km
Respect the place

Before you go

The bridges are living community heritage. Stay off the roots, carry all waste back up and ask before photographing residents.

  • Stay off the roots
  • Carry all waste back up
  • Ask before photographing residents

Start down from Tyrna before 8 am. The steps are dry and the trail is open as of this morning, but afternoon showers are likely and wet steps are slow going. There are no bins below the village, so pack out what you bring. If you plan to stay overnight, book a Nongriat homestay rather than camping near the pools.

Why the eco-risk is 49

What adds up today

  • Ecosystem sensitivity35/45
  • Visitor load14/30
  • Season0/25
  • Verified issues0/12

Visitor counts in this preview are simulated. Trips planned in Trekne are added to the expected load.

Getting there

Roads, transport and help

Road
Road to Tyrna, then steps only
Transport
Shared taxi to Sohra · Taxi to Tyrna
Nearest town
Sohra · 12 km
Signal
Patchy 2G
Medical help
~14 km
Capacity
600 visitors / day
Heritage in Meghalaya

Community places nearby

  • Mawphlang Sacred GroveSacred grove · Khasi · Ask before photosApproved by the community

    • Nothing may be taken out of the forest

    • Go with a local guide

    • Stay on the path

  • Umshiang Double-Decker BridgeLiving root bridge · Khasi · Photos allowedApproved by the community

    • Stay off the roots

    • Don't carve or tie anything to the roots

  • Nartiang MonolithsMonolith site · Jaintia (Pnar) · Photos allowed

    • Don't climb on the stones

Photo credits
Double-Decker Root Bridge · Trekne