💎 Hidden Gem📍 Heritage📍 Nature📍 Swimming

Mawsaw Root Bridge & Natural Pools

Nongriat, Meghalaya, India

4.3 (0)

Overview

A root bridge near Nongriat beside crystal-clear natural swimming pools, a refreshing stop on the jungle trek.

Why visit: Combine a root bridge with a wild swim in clear pools.

Things to do

›Root bridge
›Natural pools
›Wild swimming
›Jungle setting

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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–Apr

Entry fee

Included with trek

Est. budget

₹400–1,000

Duration

Half day

Nearby attractions

Within

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