About this North East Tour
Down 3,500 steps to a living wonder
Meghalaya's signature trek. From Tyrna near Cherrapunji, descend a long stone stairway to Nongriat, home to the extraordinary double-decker living root bridge - grown over generations from rubber-fig roots - and the turquoise Rainbow Falls pools nearby.
Stay overnight in a simple village homestay to enjoy Nongriat after the day crowds, then trek back up. A bucket-list experience, run with a local guide.
Trip Highlights
Root bridges, natural pools and village life
The double-decker living root bridge
The turquoise Rainbow Falls pools
A swim in crystal natural pools
A Nongriat village homestay
Suspension bridges over gorges
A local guide & genuine Khasi hospitality
Trip Gallery
A taste of the trip
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Three days to Nongriat and back
- Arrive and transfer to Cherrapunji (Sohra).
- Trek briefing and gear check; early night.
- Descend ~3,500 steps from Tyrna, crossing suspension bridges.
- Reach the double-decker root bridge; hike on to Rainbow Falls and swim.
- Overnight in a Nongriat village homestay.
- Trek back up to Tyrna (the strenuous part) at your own pace.
- Drive to Shillong/Guwahati for your onward journey.
What's Included
Transparent pricing — no hidden surprises
- All arrival & departure transfers (Guwahati/Shillong)
- 2 nights hotel/homestay stay (Cherrapunji)
- Daily Breakfast & Dinner
- All sightseeing & transfers by private vehicle
- Driver allowance, fuel, tolls & parking
- 24x7 on-trip support
- Air/train fare to Guwahati
- Lunches & personal expenses
- Boat rides, entry tickets & activity charges
- Camera fees & optional experiences
- GST as applicable
- Anything not listed under inclusions
Things to Carry
Trek & rain-forest essentials
Important Notes
Please read before booking
Fitness: The living-root-bridge treks involve long stone stairways — the Nongriat double-decker is around 3,500 steps down and back up. A reasonable level of fitness makes it far more enjoyable; take the climb slow.
Rain & Leeches: Trails get slippery when wet. In the monsoon, wear grippy shoes and leech socks; we start early to beat the afternoon rain.
Stays: Villages like Nongriat offer simple, clean homestays — basic but wonderfully authentic, right by the root bridges and pools.
Guide: A local guide accompanies the trek for safety and stories. Carry water, snacks and a torch; some pools are perfect for a refreshing dip.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you book
It is moderate but demanding on the return - roughly 3,500 stone steps down to Nongriat and the same back up. There is no technical difficulty, but the climb out is a real workout. Going at your own pace with breaks makes it very doable.
Living root bridges are made by training the aerial roots of rubber-fig trees across rivers over 15-30 years until they form a strong, living walkway. The Nongriat double-decker - two bridges stacked - is the most famous, a genuine marvel of Khasi bio-engineering.
Yes - you overnight in a simple village homestay at Nongriat, which lets you enjoy the bridge and Rainbow Falls after the day-trippers leave, and splits the trek so the climb out is fresh the next morning.
Yes - the turquoise plunge pools near Nongriat, including at Rainbow Falls (a further short hike), are wonderful for a swim in good weather. Conditions are best in the dry season.
October to April, when the trail is drier and safer. During the monsoon the steps get slippery and streams swell, and leeches are common, so we generally avoid peak-monsoon departures.
Grippy trekking or sports shoes, a small daypack, water, snacks, a rain layer and a torch. In the wet season add leech socks. We provide the guide and homestay; a full list is on the page.
It is basic but clean and welcoming - simple rooms, home-cooked Khasi food and warm hosts. Facilities are modest (this is a remote village reachable only on foot), which is part of the authentic charm.
Fit beginners and older children who are used to some walking can do it, taking the climb slowly. It is not ideal for those with knee issues or very young kids; tell us your group and we will advise honestly.
