About Nongbareh Living Root Bridge
Nongbareh Living Root Bridge is a natural bio-engineered bridge in Nongbareh village, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, near Pynursla. Formed by guiding aerial roots of Ficus elastica trees across a stream by Khasi villagers over many years, it exemplifies traditional living architecture. Located in a forested valley, it is less crowded than better-known bridges and offers a quiet example of sustainable indigenous engineering amid Meghalaya's subtropical landscape.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a short trek down stone steps and forest trail to reach a single living root bridge spanning a small stream in a wooded valley. The bridge is formed from interwoven aerial roots of rubber fig trees, with a natural earthen and root surface. The surroundings include dense subtropical forest, stream, boulders and village paths. Visitors can walk across the bridge, view the root structure, photograph the setting and explore the immediate forest and stream area.
Key highlights
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Living root bridge formed from aerial roots of Ficus elastica guided over decades
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Relatively less crowded and quiet forest valley setting near Pynursla
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Short trek through village paths and forested steps to the stream
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Example of traditional Khasi bio-engineering and sustainable architecture
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