Double-Decker Living Root Bridge Trek, Nongriat
Tyrna to Nongriat, near Cherrapunji (Sohra), Meghalaya
Photos of the living root bridges at Nongriat.
Guests
Everyone
You won’t be charged until you confirm your details
Free cancellation up to 7 days before
Confirmation on WhatsApp right away
Secure payment: UPI, cards, net banking
Group of 15+? Book on WhatsAppA registered local guide
Compulsory on this trail since 2025; ours walks with you both ways.
The double-decker bridge
Two living root bridges, one above the other, grown by Khasi villagers.
Natural pools
Clear blue pools below the bridge for a cold dip.
Confirmed on WhatsApp
Your guide’s name and number the day before.
About this experience
The double-decker living root bridge at Nongriat is two bridges grown from the roots of rubber fig trees, one stacked above the other over a stream. It is Meghalaya’s most famous sight and the reason most people come to Cherrapunji.
Getting there is the adventure: a long stone staircase from Tyrna village down into the valley, past smaller root bridges and two suspension bridges over the river. Since 2025 a registered local guide is required on the trail. We book yours, include the bridge entry fee, and you meet the guide at Tyrna in the morning.
Start
8:00 am at Tyrna
Duration
5–7 hours return
Effort
Steep steps both ways
Best time
October to March
What’s included
- A registered local guide from Tyrna, there and back
- The bridge entry fee
- Our team on WhatsApp on the day
- Transport to Tyrna (about 11 km from Sohra)
- Camera fee at the bridge, if charged
- Food and water
- Rainbow Falls extension (ask your guide)
Your trek
8:00 am
Meet your guide at Tyrna and start down the stone steps
Morning
Single root bridges and two swaying suspension bridges
Late morning
Arrive at the double-decker bridge in Nongriat
Midday
Rest and swim in the pools below the bridge
Afternoon
The long climb back up to Tyrna
How to get there
From Shillong
About 2 hours to Tyrna; start early or stay in Sohra the night before
Best time to go
Oct – Mar Best
Dry steps and clear pools.
Apr – May Good
Warmer, with pre-monsoon showers.
Jun – Sep Good
Open, but wet and slippery; waterfalls at their fullest.
Double-decker root bridge trek price
₹899 per person. Registered local guide and bridge entry included. No booking fee.
| Group | Total |
|---|---|
| Solo | ₹899 |
| Couple | ₹1,798 |
| 4 people | ₹3,596 |
| 6 people | ₹5,394 |
| 10 people | ₹8,990 |
Cancellation and good to know
Full refund 7+ days before
50% refund 3–6 days before; no refund after that.
Full refund if it can’t run
Closed by the authorities, the weather or for safety: your money back, or a free change of date.
It’s a real workout
Thousands of steps down and back up. Take it slowly; most fit walkers manage it with breaks.
Wear grippy shoes
The steps are stone and get slippery. Sports shoes or sandals with straps.
Carry water and snacks
There are small shops in Nongriat, but carry enough for the climb.
Start early
Begin by 8–9 am so you’re back up before dark.
Double-decker root bridge trek FAQs
Read before you go
Photos: Arijit Sahu, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Harsh25thakkar, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Arshiya Urveeja Bose, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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