Adventure & outdoorFull day

Living Root Bridge Trek

Cherrapunji · Nongriat

Duration

Full day

Highlights

A trek down to a double-decker living root bridge
Forest and waterfall scenery around Cherrapunji
A crossing of the hand-grown root bridge itself
A local Khasi guide who knows the trail

About this experience

A trek through Meghalaya's forests to a living root bridge grown by hand over generations by the Khasi people, with a steep descent and climb back on stone steps.

A genuine trek rather than a walk: reasonable fitness is needed for the steps down and back up.

What to expect

Trailhead
Start the trek at Tyrna village near Cherrapunji.
The descent
A steep stepped descent through forest to the valley floor.
The root bridge
Reach and cross the living root bridge before the climb back.

Included

A local Khasi guide for the trek
Transport to and from the trailhead
Bottled water

Not included

Photos and videos taken by the operator, unless included
Travel insurance
Personal expenses and tips
Anything not listed under inclusions

Good to know

This is a genuine trek with several hundred stone steps each way; good fitness is needed
Some days run seasonally or are weather-dependent; we confirm availability for your dates
Meghalaya is one of the wettest places on earth; a rain layer is worth carrying year-round

Frequently asked questions

Can I add this to a holiday package?

Yes. Tell us which package you're enquiring about and we add Living Root Bridge Trek to the plan, or quote it alongside your itinerary.

Can I book this on its own?

Yes. Send an enquiry with your dates and group size and we quote it as a standalone activity.

How do I get a quote?

Send an enquiry from this page or call +91 95516 62222. A travel specialist replies within one working day. Nothing is booked or charged until you confirm.