Trek to Nongriat
Full day (4-5 hours one way) | Hard | No entry fee, but hiring a local guide recommended at 500-800 INR
Things to do
Things to do in Nongriat
Meghalaya, India
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Start with Trek to Nongriat, Visit Double-Decker Living Root Bridge, Waterfall Swimming, Forest Walk and Nature Photography, Umshiang Double Root Bridge, Tyrna Village, Khasi Hills Viewpoint. Then use the full Nongriat guide to compare travel tips, reach details, and nearby stays.
Explore things to do in Nongriat in East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, India, including listed activities, hidden gems, photo spots, and practical trip notes.
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Visit Double-Decker Living Root Bridge
2-3 hours | Hard
Waterfall Swimming
2 hours | Moderate
Forest Walk and Nature Photography
Half day | Moderate
Visit Single Root Bridge at Umshiang
Half day | Moderate
Umshiang Double Root Bridge
Another spectacular living root bridge located near Nongriat, less crowded and equally mesmerizing. | 8 km
Tyrna Village
The starting point of the trek, offering scenic viewpoints and local Khasi culture experiences. | 8 km
Khasi Hills Viewpoint
A panoramic viewpoint offering breathtaking vistas of the Khasi Hills and surrounding valleys. | 25 km
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Good first tap
Nongriat is home to the famous double-decker living root bridge, a natural marvel crafted over generations using the roots of rubber trees. The trek to reach this village is an immersive journey through pristine forests, waterfalls, and serene valleys that few tourists experience.
Travel tip
Start the trek early morning to reach before dark; it takes 4-5 hours downhill.
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