Trekking 3,500 Steps to the Double Decker Root Bridge: Rohan’s Meghalaya Group Story

1. Entering the Abode of Clouds

Meghalaya has always intrigued me with its living architecture and mist-shrouded canyons. When Go Banjara announced their Northeast Monsoon Expedition, 10 of us signed up immediately.

From Shillong’s vibrant cafe culture to the roaring Nohkalikai Falls in Sohra, every day revealed a new landscape.

2. The 3,500-Step Descent to Nongriat

The hike to Nongriat is a physical challenge: descending 3,500 steep concrete steps through dense jungle, crossing two high wire suspension bridges swaying over rushing turquoise rivers.

Crossing a wire suspension bridge deep in the Khasi hills.

3. Standing Under the Double Decker Root Bridge

Reaching the Jingkieng Double Decker Root Bridge felt like stepping into an ancient fantasy world. Grown over 250 years by Khasi tribal ancestors using living Ficus elastica tree roots, it stands as a monument to human harmony with nature.

4. Boating on the Crystal Waters of Dawki

Our final stop was the Umngot River in Dawki. The water was so transparent that our wooden boats appeared to be floating on air over the pebble riverbed.

• Hiked 3,500+ steps into deep rainforest canyons
• Swam in crystal-clear natural pools at Rainbow Falls
• Stayed in eco-bamboo cottages run by local Khasi families
• Equipped with Go Banjara waterproof gear and badges

5. Why Go Banjara Made the Expedition Unforgettable

Go Banjara’s focus on responsible eco-tourism and small group dynamics turns standard holidays into deep, transformative experiences.