Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia visited Meghalaya's famous living root bridges, praising them as symbols of harmony ...

They’re not the world’s tallest or longest bridges, but a string of humble river crossings sculpted from tree roots in India are engineering marvels that contain lessons for modern architects.

Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Jyotiraditya Scindia, has expressed deep admiration for Meghalaya’s world-renowned Living Root Bridges and the famed Mawmluh Cave. On ...

The living root bridges or jing kieng jri of India’s northeastern state of Meghalaya have been included in UNESCO’s tentative list as a preliminary step for the prestigious World Heritage Site status.

Explore Meghalaya in 7 days with this perfect itinerary — from Shillong’s charm to Cherrapunji’s waterfalls, Dawki’s crystal ...

During monsoon season in northeast India, rainwater gushes through the emerald valleys and deep gorges of Meghalaya, the“abode of the clouds.” The mountainous plateau between Assam and Bangladesh is ...

Union Minister of Communications and MDoNER, Jyotiraditya Scindia is scheduled to visit Meghalaya on Friday. On November 1, the minister is scheduled attend a public programme with tourism ...

This story appears in the December 2019 issue of National Geographic magazine. In the Indian state of Meghalaya, one of the wettest places on Earth, villagers weave the roots of living rubber trees ...

Meghalaya, one of the seven sister states of Northeast India, is a land of natural beauty, misty mountains, vibrant culture, and a rich history. Known for its serene landscapes, waterfalls, caves, and ...

When it comes to aptly named destinations, the northeast Indian state of Meghalaya is up there with the best. Meaning “abode of the clouds,” it’s home to the top two wettest places on earth, according ...