UNESCO Heritage

Jingkieng Jri (Riwai Living Root Bridge)

50-meter long single-decker bio-engineered bridge grown from the living aerial roots of Indian rubber fig trees over century ago

Directions

UNESCO Heritage

Plan your visit

Hours: 06:00 AM - 05:30 PM
Entry: Village entry fee ₹40
Time needed: 1.5 Hours
Best time: 09:00 AM

Local tip

Easier to access than the Double Decker bridge in Cherrapunji; requires only a short 10-minute flat walk.

About

Jingkieng Jri (Riwai Living Root Bridge) is one of the most celebrated landmarks of Mawlynnong, Meghalaya. 50-meter long single-decker bio-engineered bridge grown from the living aerial roots of Indian rubber fig trees over century ago.

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