Meghalaya's Living Root Bridge Ranks Among World's Most Beautiful Bridges

• Meghalaya's Double Decker Living Root Bridge secured the second spot on Time Out magazine's list of the 19 most beautiful bridges globally.
• This bioengineered marvel, crafted from the living roots of rubber fig trees by the indigenous Khasi tribe, is located in Nongriat village, East Khasi Hills.
• Unlike conventional bridges, it is 'grown' over decades by guiding Ficus elastica roots, making it a sustainable and resilient structure that strengthens over time.
• The Nongriat bridge is unique as the world's only known double-decker living root bridge, a second tier grown due to rising river levels during monsoons.
• Reaching the bridge involves a challenging 3,500-step trek, offering a unique experience amidst lush rainforest, with nearby attractions like Rainbow Falls and Blue Lagoon.