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Double Decker Living Root Bridge
Two spans of living ficus roots, stacked.
- What
- Two stacked living root spans
- Access
- Nongriat trek from Tyrna
The double-decker living root bridge is two stacked spans of living ficus roots grown across the same stream, tended by Khasi village families for generations. It is reached on the Nongriat descent, and swimming pools sit below it.
Quick answers
Double Decker Living Root Bridge at a glance
Is the double-decker the only root bridge?
No, the Khasi Hills grow dozens; the Nohwet bridge near Mawlynnong is the famous roadside one.
Practicals
Permits & season
No entry permit for Indian nationals; foreign nationals register at checkposts.
October to May works; the monsoon is the point in Cherrapunji and Mawsynram, and the fiercest anywhere in India.
When to go
Plan around these months
Nearby
Close enough to combine
Things to do
What you're here for
Living architecture
Grown over decades, stronger every year.
Journal
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Facts checked against the official Meghalaya tourism portal · Last verified 2026-09-26