Best Living Root Bridges to Visit in Meghalaya
Meghalaya’s living root bridges are among the world’s most unique natural engineering wonders, created by the Khasi and Jaintia communities using the aerial roots of rubber fig trees over generations.
Bridge
Riwai Living Root Bridge
Riwai Living Root Bridge is a famous natural root bridge near Mawlynnong village in Meghalaya, known for its unique living structure and beautiful forest setting.
River
Umngot River
Umngot River in Dawki is one of Meghalaya’s most famous tourist attractions, known for its crystal-clear water and scenic river valley views.
Waterfall
Elephant Falls
Elephant Falls is a stunning multi-tiered waterfall near Shillong, famous for its natural beauty and easy accessibility.
Price: ₹1,500 – ₹3,500 PP
▶Cherrapunji
River Rafting
Price: ₹800 – ₹2,000 PP
▶Dawki
Snorkeling
Price: ₹800 – ₹2,500 PP
▶Shillong
Mountain Biking
Wak Pura
Wak Pura is a soul-satisfying Garo dish consisting of pork cooked with crushed rice and a unique organic alkali called Khar (or Pura), resulting in a thick, earthy, and mildly alkaline stew.
Jadoh
Jadoh is the most iconic soul food of the Khasi community in Meghalaya. It is a flavorful red rice dish cooked with meat (traditionally pork), ginger, and onions. Unlike a Biryani or Pulao, it uses very little oil and focuses on the earthy, nutty flavor of local hill rice.
Dohneiiong
Dohneiiong is a signature delicacy of the Khasi community in Meghalaya. It is a rich, savory pork curry distinguished by its use of black sesame seeds, which lend the dish a deep, charcoal-grey color and a unique nutty, earthy flavor profile.
