Living Root Bridges Trek
Three nights for the double-decker root bridge at Nongriat with an overnight in the village and waterfall swims.
Trip at a glance
- Duration4 days / 3 nights
- Starts inCherrapunji (Sohra)
- RouteCherrapunji (Sohra)
- Places1 destination
- StateMeghalaya, India
- Ideal forAdventure holidays, Solo travel
- Trip stylePrivate, customisable
- Package codeNX-VODU8Y
Best time to visit: October to April



Trip overview
Three nights for the double-decker root bridge at Nongriat with an overnight in the village and waterfall swims.
The route spends 3 nights in Cherrapunji (Sohra), so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits adventure holidays and solo travel, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.
Highlights
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Cherrapunji (Sohra)
- Arrive via Shillong Airport (SHL) and transfer to your hotel
- Check in and settle in
- Later: Arwah Cave: Cave with fossils
Day 2Cherrapunji (Sohra): Root bridge trek and Cave exploration
- Root bridge trek
- Cave exploration
Day 3Cherrapunji (Sohra): Canyoning (with operators) and Double-decker root bridge, Nongriat
- Canyoning (with operators)
- Double-decker root bridge, Nongriat: Two-level living root bridge
Day 4Depart from Cherrapunji (Sohra)
- Breakfast and hotel check-out
- Transfer to Shillong Airport (SHL) for your journey home
How this version is planned
- Activities booked with licensed, insured operators
- Fitness level and experience checked before we confirm each activity
- Weather and season buffers built in for outdoor days
- Travel insurance covering the activities strongly recommended
- Central, well-reviewed hotels with good solo-guest feedback
This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.
Good to know
- Cherrapunji (Sohra): Stay overnight at Nongriat if you want the root bridge without the day crowds.
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