Double decker root bridge near Cherrapunji

Root bridges are not built but grown of the roots of Ficus elastica trees. Such a living bridge over time gets additional supports from secondary roots.

Especially interesting is so-called Umshiang Double-Decker Root Bridge near Cherrapunji – here in the deep valley there are grown two bridges one above the other.

Location, GPS coordinates:	25.2512 N 91.6716 E
Categories:	Bridges and overpasses
Values:	Architecture, Visual
Rating:	(4 / 5)
Where is located?	Asia, India, Meghalaya, East Khasi Hills District, Nongriat

Double decker root bridge near Cherrapunji on the map