About Cherrapunji Living Root Bridges
500-year-old footbridges grown from the aerial roots of ficus trees, handwoven across ravines by the Khasi tribe — the most famous is the double-decker bridge in Nongriat, Asia's only self-healing architecture.
Best Time to Visit
October to April
Cherrapunji is the wettest place on earth (11,777 mm annual rainfall). Post-monsoon October–November gives misty full rivers but walkable paths; winter is clear and cool.
Travel Tips
- The double-decker trek is 3,500 steps down and back (6–8 hrs) — stay overnight at Nongriat homestays
- Base at Sohra (Cherrapunji) — Shillong is a 1.5-hour drive away
- Visit Mawsmai Cave and Nohkalikai Falls (the tallest plunge waterfall in India) the same day
How to Reach Cherrapunji Living Root Bridges
Cherrapunji Living Root Bridges is located in Meghalaya, India at coordinates 25.2702°N, 91.7323°E. You can reach Cherrapunji Living Root Bridges by air (nearest airport in Meghalaya), train, or road. Use YatraJunction's free fare calculator to compare live train, bus and flight prices, and to build an AI-powered itinerary tailored to your budget and travel dates.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best time to visit Cherrapunji Living Root Bridges?
- The best time to visit Cherrapunji Living Root Bridges is October to April. Cherrapunji is the wettest place on earth (11,777 mm annual rainfall). Post-monsoon October–November gives misty full rivers but walkable paths; winter is clear and cool.
- What are the top travel tips for Cherrapunji Living Root Bridges?
- The double-decker trek is 3,500 steps down and back (6–8 hrs) — stay overnight at Nongriat homestays. Base at Sohra (Cherrapunji) — Shillong is a 1.5-hour drive away. Visit Mawsmai Cave and Nohkalikai Falls (the tallest plunge waterfall in India) the same day.
