Meghalaya, which means 'the abode of clouds,' is a northeastern state of India, known for its enchanting and unexplored landscapes, as well as its women's dominant role in the matrilineal society. Cherrapunji, credited as the wettest place on earth, boasts an annual rainfall average of 11,777 millimeters. However, the most remarkable feature of this region is its Living Root Bridges, which are not constructed but grown. These bridges, crafted from rubber tree roots and nurtured from generation to generation by local villagers, take approximately 15 years to become fully functional. Over time, they grow stronger; some of the bridges in Cherrapunji may be over 500 years old. Most of these bridges are nestled deep within the jungle, requiring a challenging 4-hour trek one way, with 2000 steep steps and a few rusty wire bridges to cross.
Click to listen to the SOUND of the Meghalayan jungle.
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