Exploring Meghalaya’s Living Root Bridges: A must-visit natural wonder
Living root bridges in Meghalaya's forests illustrate an exceptional blend of natural engineering and cultural tradition. Crafted by the Khasi and Jaintia tribes using Ficus elastica roots, these bridges mature over decades, offering sustainable, resilient infrastructure without needing extensive maintenance. The Umshiang Double-Decker Root Bridge and others, fight soil erosion and withstand monsoon rains while benefiting local ecosystems.
Living root bridges in Meghalaya's forests illustrate an exceptional blend of natural engineering and cultural tradition. Crafted by the Khasi and Jaintia tribes using Ficus elastica roots, these bridges mature over decades, offering sustainable, resilient infrastructure without needing extensive maintenance. The Umshiang Double-Decker Root Bridge and others, fight soil erosion and withstand monsoon rains while benefiting local ecosystems.
