The Khasis use a technique of slicing and hollowing the roots to help guide them and eventually when they reach the other side of the river they take root back in the soil. The bridges can take up to 10-15 years before they are fully functional and because the bridges are still alive they grow ever stronger each year. Some of the bridges are reported to be over 500 years old and can support the weight over 50 people.
This special bridge is known as the “Umshiang” Double Decker Root Bridge”.
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