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Ri Tymmen Living Roots Bridge

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    Ideal Time

    All Year Round
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    Travel by Car

    2H40 from Shillong
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    Walking Time

    50min from Tyrna
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    Difficulty Terrain

    Intermediate

    Only accessible on foot

    No entrance fee

    Parking fee

    No restaurants Nearby

    Small snacks shops only

    No toilets available

    Direction Sign Boards

    Description


    This living Roots Bridge is called Ritymmen by the local War-Khasi people and located near the Nongriat Village. It is located at the bottom of the 3000 steps in Tyrna and can be accessed after trekking down the steps.

    It is considered to be a unique example of bio-engineering. The bridge is made entirely of the roots of the Ficus elastica tree, which is trained to grow over a span of a stream or a river. The roots of the trees are guided and woven by the local villagers to form the bridge. It is one of the longest living root bridges in the area.

    The bridge is not only functional but also sustainable, as the roots continue to grow and strengthen over time. It’s a beautiful and natural way to cross a stream and a good example of how nature and human ingenuity can work together.

    You will have to pay an entry fee to see the bridge which help to cover the costs of maintaining the bridge and the surrounding area, and helps to maintain the local community by providing employment and income. Also, it is important to remember that visiting natural sites like this living roots bridge also have an impact on the environment, and the entry fee helps to mitigate that impact and ensure that the site is preserved for future generations to enjoy.

    Geodata


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    Altitude

    390 m
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    Elevation Gain

    318 m
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    Distance

    1.2 km
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    Nature of Trail

    Steep slope
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    Forested
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    Trekking
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    Paved trail
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    Concrete stairways
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    Hilly
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    Geodata


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    Altitude

    390 m
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    Elevation Gain

    318 m
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    Distance

    1.2 km
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    Nature of Trail

    Steep slope
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    Forested
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    Trekking
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    Paved trail
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    Concrete stairways
    /
    Hilly
    /
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    Weather Forecast


    novembre 21, 2024, 12:15 pm
    Partly cloudy
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    Partly cloudy
    17°C
    4.2 m/s
    Apparent: 4°C
    Pressure: 1017 mb
    Humidity: 84%
    Winds: 4.2 m/s S
    Windgusts: 8.7 m/s
    UV-Index: 0
    Sunrise: 5:45 am
    Sunset: 4:32 pm
    Forecast novembre 21, 2024
    Day
    Intermittent clouds
    Partly cloudy
    17°C
    Winds: 4.2 m/s S
    Windgusts: 8.7 m/s
    Max. UV index: 5.7
    Forecast novembre 22, 2024
    Day
    Intermittent clouds
    Partly cloudy
    16°C
    Winds: 4.5 m/s S
    Windgusts: 9.5 m/s
    Max. UV index: 5.6
    Forecast novembre 23, 2024
    Day
    Fog
    Fog
    15°C
    Winds: 2.2 m/s WSW
    Windgusts: 4.9 m/s
    Max. UV index: 5.6
     

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