23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Double Decker Living Root Bridges of Meghalaya
For centuries, indigenous peoples of what is now Northeast India used natural scaffolding to mold tree roots into full length bridges to cross ancient rivers. Many of these bridges survive today and serve as connecting arteries between villages.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 11.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Cherrapunji, India |
| Camera: | Canon EOS R6m2 |
| Copyright: | © Carly Althoff |