Rivers, Waterfalls & Scenic Beauty

Best Nature Trails & Treks Around Meghalaya’s Root Bridges

1. Nongriat Trek (Double-Decker & Rainbow Falls)

✅ Trek Route: Tyrna → Nongriat → Rainbow Falls (4-5 hours round trip).
✅ A challenging yet rewarding trek through rainforests & suspension bridges.
✅ Rainbow Falls is a beautiful blue-waterfall, 30 minutes from the bridge.

 Best Time: October – April (Avoid monsoon).

2. Mawryngkhang Bamboo Trail (Meghalaya’s Most Thrilling Trek)

 Location: Wahkhen Village, near Pynursla
✅ A bamboo bridge trek over deep gorges & roaring rivers.
✅ Offers breathtaking valley views & is known as Meghalaya’s most thrilling trek.

 Best Time: October – April.

3. Pynursla to Riwai Trek (Hidden Root Bridges & Waterfalls)

✅ An offbeat trek to explore remote root bridges & natural pools.
✅ Perfect for photographers & nature lovers.

 Best Time: October – March.

 Why Are Meghalaya’s Root Bridges Special?

✅ Sustainable & Eco-Friendly – Built naturally over centuries using tree roots.
✅ Strong & Long-Lasting – Some bridges are over 150 years old & withstand heavy monsoons.
✅ Perfect for Adventure Seekers – Trek through rainforests, valleys & waterfalls.
✅ Cultural Experience – Created & maintained by the Khasi & Jaintia tribes.

 Best Time to Visit Meghalaya’s Root Bridges: October – April (Avoid monsoon for safer trekking).

 Meghalaya’s living root bridges are a true wonder of nature & human ingenuity. Whether you take a short walk or embark on a challenging trek, these bridges offer an unforgettable experience!