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Kannan Dubashi
Amazing experience in Meghalaya, this tour is a complete package we enjoyed everything on this nice stay and nice trek.
Divakar Bhattacharya
Best tour for nature lovers, This tour was satisfying as the tour was well-organized and well-managed by the team, the homestay location was perfect wi...
Arrive at Tyrna village (in Cherrapunjee), the base point for the Living Root Bridge trek to the double-decker bridge by early afternoon.
Go down the 3.5 km path with your team guide through the jungle.
Drink water and try some local lime juice on the way.
As soon you as you reach the double-decker bridge you can put your baggage in the home-stay.
Come back, enjoy the mind-blowing water bodies near the double-decker bridge and feel awesome while you get a free fish pedicure.
Stay overnight in the homestay in Nongriat village.
The homestay is very basic with fading walls and rickety beds but this is the only option for a night stay in this particular village.
The bathrooms are clean but there is no running water, so you need to carry your buckets from the tap right outside the homestay.
After breakfast, proceed for the Living Root Bridge trek in the jungle.
Cross many more living root bridges and a few hanging bridges to reach rainbow falls.
You will be trekking for approximately 2 hours one way.
But it’s better to see the rainbow falls in the afternoon as the sunlight would trigger the rainbow as the sun moves towards the west.
Swim near the waterfalls or get a dip in the smaller ponds nearby.
Get back to the Nongriat Village homestay and retire for the night.
Start climbing back up around 10:00 AM.
The steep climb to reach the parking spot on the well is time taking.
Reach the top of the stairs and depart.
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Amazing experience in Meghalaya, this tour is a complete package we enjoyed everything on this nice stay and nice trek.
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Best tour for nature lovers, This tour was satisfying as the tour was well-organized and well-managed by the team, the homestay location was perfect with amazing views of the greenery hills and valleys, we tried the Khasi dishes which was incredibly delicious, the trek towards the living root bridge was not that hard but yes, stamina is needed because of the hilly areas. Everywhere only natural beauties like waterfall, rivers, hill and Lots of lots really would love going back.
Living Root Bridge trek is located at a distance of around 12km which takes 30 minutes by road from Cherrapunji is the village called Nongriat. You will not get the taxi straight to this village because it is located deep down in the jungle.
So, you need to reach Tyrna Village which is where the hike begins and is easily accessed from Cherrapunjee around a 20-30 minuteS drive away from there. Once reaching Nongriat, there would be 3000 steep steps winding around a hill that also involves passing through shaky bridges.
Living Root Bridge is spotted in the southern part of the Northeast Indian state of Meghalaya. These are hand made by Khasi tribe and Jaintia from the aerial roots of rubber fig trees. They provide a stable alternative to wooden bridges which decompose and get destroyed during the lengthy monsoon seasons.
It usually takes around 15 years for a new root bridge to become strong to bear the weight of people crossing the bridge. The roots continue to grow and strengthen even more over time and some of them are considered as hundreds of years old.
Thought Meghalaya enjoys an equable climate throughout the year and you can visit Living Root Bridge trek anytime because of pleasant and misty weather. The weather remains cool, misty and breezy like always. But avoid visiting during monsoon season from June to August because roads become slippery and damaged road conditions. Happy Tripping!!
Here are the activities in the Living Root Bridge trek package:
- Trekking: The trek is of 1.5 hours long where the base point is Tyrna village where you get to relax by the water bodies around the bridge, get a free fish pedicure as well.
- Swimming: Once reaching to the water bodies, do not hesitate to jump in where you can do the swimming and enjoy the beauty of rainbow waterfalls.
- Cliff Jumping: To attain the maximum thrill, go for the cliff jumping and feel awesome.
No, pick-up and drop-off service are not included in the Living Root Bridge trek package. You need to reach the base point Tyrna village (in Cherrapunjee) for the trek to the double-decker bridge by early afternoon. But, this package includes accommodation in a homestay with basic amenities on a sharing basis.
Also, a pick-up can be arranged for to and fro transport from anywhere in the northeast to Tyrna but at an additional cost.
The trek to double-decker Living Root Bridge takes 1.5 hours from the base point Tyrna village. You get to start your journey by a descent down the 3000 steps. Witness the natural swimming pools, which are the prime attractions of this place.
Yes, a well-verse guide will be allotted for your trek to double-decker Living Root Bridge who will guide and help you crossing the shaky bridges. You will also be equipped with all the equipment and gears for the activities for your safety and security.
Yes, Living Root Bridge trek is a group activity in which you can enjoy your three days guided trekking trip and you will get to in a home-stay in Nongriat village.
Only Breakfast is included in the Living Root Bridge trek package along with the homestay with basic amenities on sharing basis but you can avail lunch and dinner as well but extra charges will be applicable.
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