They draw tourists, which helps boost local economies ... experiencing them in person is essential. The Living Root Bridges boast a fascinating history that spans more than a century.

Shillong: The department of arts and culture, Govt of Meghalaya, alongside Unesco, INTACH, and the Meghalaya Basin Management ...

There is even a double decker bridge, known as the “Umshiang Double-Decker Root Bridge,” which features two bridges grown right on top of each other. It is thought to be the only bridge of its ...

The roots of Ficus elastica react to mechanical loads with secondary root growth – meaning it can form highly complex structures which create stable and safe bridges. The roots can also grow ...

He explains why the stakes are so high on his gofundme campaign. “Sadly, many living root bridges are under threat of being destroyed by a number of factors, including arson, floods, negligence ...

Where the native Khasi and Jaintia tribes have been building bridges for centuries, Meghalaya is a place where nature and engineering coexist harmoniously. These living root bridges are made by ...

Discover some of the world's most unique pedestrian bridges that offer exciting walks and extraordinary views, from India's living root bridges to Vietnam's Golden Bridge held aloft by stone hands.