Amazing Living Root Bridges, Meghalaya, India
Meghalaya is one of the world’s wettest regions, receiving some of the highest rainfall ever recorded. One of the challenges that rears-up every year is that of the raging rivers. Crossing these rivers becomes a near impossibility due to the intense rains and wild torrents. However, the people of Meghalaya have been practicing a centuries-old tradition of coaxing tree branches and roots to form natural bridges!
Some of the bridges are over a hundred feet long and can support the weight of fifty or more people. One special root bridge, believed to be the only one of its kind in the world, is actually two bridges stacked one over the other and has come to be known as the Umshiang Double-Decker Root Bridge. Locals have been using these bridges for over 500 years
Some of the bridges are over a hundred feet long and can support the weight of fifty or more people. One special root bridge, believed to be the only one of its kind in the world, is actually two bridges stacked one over the other and has come to be known as the Umshiang Double-Decker Root Bridge. Locals have been using these bridges for over 500 years
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