A Rare And One-Of-Its-Kind - The Living Root Bridges Of Meghalaya
Touriosity Travelmag|September 2018

The North Eastern State of Meghalaya, well-known as the abode of clouds, is bestowed with Natures best elements. It is nothing short of scenic lush-green hills, gushing waterfalls, heavy rainfall, mouth-watering cuisine and a diverse congregation of wonderful people.

Atreyee Bhattacharjee
A Rare And One-Of-Its-Kind - The Living Root Bridges Of Meghalaya

Situated in the heart of Meghalaya dwells a small town, Shillong lovingly called as the Scotland of the East because of its alikeness to the Scottish hills. Its serpentine roads and undulating landscape has earned it a spot of constant tourist attraction over the years. To add to its accolades, this scenic city has been awarded as the favourite hill station under the category of Top Tourist Destinations.

While it is the perfect place to unwind, one can also taste the flavour of adventurism, trekking and pleasant nature walks. Its pristine dense forest and greenery helps tourist seek leisure along with multifarious health benefits. The best time to visit Shillong is from the months of April to October. These months are marked with pleasant and moderate rainfall accompanied with soothing cool breezes. The place summons travel enthusiasts from all across the world with an opportunity to explore Nature’s best.

Apart from its sparkling, natural waterfalls, polished gardens, azure lakes and distinct culture norms, this alluring hill state is also home to a variety of manmade and natural bridges. Situated in the dense tropical forest of Meghalaya, rests a rare 150+-year-old manmade natural wonder that’s both unique as well as astounding. The roots of this bridge stems from the ancient rubber trees that are nurtured by the Khasi tribe of the region, unique to the north-eastern state. However, there are a couple of specific bridges in Meghalaya that is a must-go for any traveller or nature lover.

This story is from the September 2018 edition of Touriosity Travelmag.

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