Planning to visit double decker living root bridge Nongriat in Cherrapunji? Find location, tourist guide, timing and all details to visit this place.
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The nearest airport is Shillong Airport, about 78 km from Sohra (Cherrapunji).
The nearest railway station is Guwahati Railway Station.
From Shillong to Sohra (Cherrapunji), regular buses and shared taxis are available.
As far as we know, there is only one Double Decker Living Root bridge of this type in entire India. Located near Nongriat village, you will need to hike for almost 4-5 hours to reach at this place. We recommend planning for 2 days and 1 night trip if you are looking to explore Double Decker living root bridge and other beautiful places around which include Single Decker living root bridge, caves, natural lagoon and the most beautiful rainbow waterfall.
To reach at Double Decker Living Root Bridge of Jinkieng Nongriat village, first you need to reach at living bridge parking at Tyrna village which is locate at 14KM from Cherrapunji (Sohra) via Sohra-Laitkynsew Road and will take around 30 to 45 minutes. Park your vehicle at living root bridge parking area and climb down via well maintained stairs (3000 stairs) to reach at single living root bridge. From there, you will need to hike in forest to reach at Double decker living root bridge of Nongriat village.
It requires good physical strength to visit this place because you first need to:
Better you plan one night stay near double decker living root bridge area where you will find plenty of home stay which offer decent stay along with veg and non-vegetarian food options at nominal charges. It will also give you an opportunity to visit Rainbow waterfall and natural water lagoon (also known as natural swimming pool) where you can enjoy bath and can spend more time to stay within nature.
There are many beautiful living root bridges in Meghalaya. Some popular ones are found in Nongbareh, Padu, Sohra (Cherrapunji), Kudeng Rim, Kudeng Thymmai, and Dawki (Mawlynnong and Shnongpdeng). The ones in Sohra (Cherrapunji) are especially famous, including both the double-decker and single-decker bridges. These bridges are around 30 to 50 meters long. Surrounded by amazing views, they are the perfect example of the natural beauty of this area.
