Looking for unique place to visit in Sohra Cherrapunji? Visit this Single Living Root bridge you can visit via 3KM hike ( 3000 stairs).
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The nearest airport is Shillong Airport (Umroi Airport), around 78 km from Riwai.
The nearest major railway station is Guwahati Railway Station.
Regular shared taxis and buses run from Shillong to Mawlynnong. From Mawlynnong, Riwai village and the Single Decker Root Bridge are just 10–15 minutes walk on a stone-paved path.
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If you are travelling to Cherrapunji, you must visit this place. We visited single living root bridge during May last year and it was great experience must say. Please note that, you will have to climb down almost 3500 steps to reach this place and come back through 3500 steps. It will definitely require good amount of efforts but it is worth. If possible, plan night stay at this place and visit double decker living root bridge which is one hour trek from this place.
Living root bridges are unique and man-made natural marvels of Meghalaya. There are various living root bridges, but this single living root bridge is very unique amongst others because of its location. Yes, you will have to start from the top of the peak of the valley at Tyrna Elaka village and climb down almost 3K—3000 well-maintained steps. The entire route is very beautiful and surrounded by hills and trees.
To reach the Single Living Root Bridge of Nongriat, first you need to reach the Tyrna village living bridge parking, which is located 14 km from Cherrapunji (Sohra) via the Sohra-Laitkynsew Road and will take around 30 to 45 minutes. Park your vehicle at the living root bridge parking area and climb down via well-maintained stairs (3000 stairs) to reach Nongriat village, where this beautiful living root bridge is located.
The single-decker living root bridge in Cherrapunji (Sohra) is one of the most unique natural attractions of Meghalaya. These bridges have been built for centuries by the local people of the land (Khasis and the Jaintias). They have also been used by these people to cross the overflowing rivers during the monsoon season. Living root bridges are very special because they can last for hundreds of years under ideal conditions. Many of these bridges rise 50 to 100 feet above the ground and are strong enough to withstand heavy rains. The longest living root bridge in Meghalaya is believed to be 175 feet in length. There are approximately 100 or so known living root bridges across different villages. The most famous ones are found in Nongriat, Cherrapunji, Nongbareh, and nearby areas. These bridges are not just pathways but also cultural symbols that show the harmony between people and nature.
These are naturally built bridges, mainly built by first planting two rubber trees of the elastic palm on either side of a river. These trees take almost a decade to grow and produce secondary root systems. The roots are then carefully connected together to form strong structures. Over time, the roots grow larger and thicker, making the bridge even stronger.
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.