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A Complete Trekking Guide to the Double Decker Living Root Bridges, Meghalaya
Apr 6
Amrita Das

A Complete Trekking Guide to the Double Decker Living Root Bridges, Meghalaya

Every year, a large number of travellers flock to witness the Living Root Bridges of Nongriat, better known as the Double Decker Living Root Bridges in Meghalaya. The crowds marvel at this masterpiece of bio-engineering by the Khasis. The trek to these bridges, however, is not easy. It starts at the parking lot of Tyrna…

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Currently, I work as the photo editor of RoundGlass Sustain, an online magazine documenting India’s wildlife and biodiversity.  I have been a travel and culture independent journalist. My bylines have appeared in many publications worldwide including National Geographic Traveller India, Lonely Planet Magazine India, The Indian Express and The Hindu, amongst others. In 2019, I was one of the eight fellows in the Media Ambassadors India-Germany program, by Robert Bosch Stiftung and Centre for Media Competence, University of Tübingen.
I reside in India currently and continue to travel extensively. Long distance treks, SCUBA diving and traditional arts and crafts are my focus areas when I travel.
I am also an analogue film photographer and specialise in black and white photography.

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The Garhwal Himalayas are so different from their The Garhwal Himalayas are so different from their Kumaoni side. With deep, rugged mountain slopes, I have found the Ganga valley as the most beautiful and spiritual place in Uttarakhand. 

On the way to Gangotri, Uttarakhand. 
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An underexposed Calcutta sunset. Shot on Ilford An underexposed Calcutta sunset. 

Shot on Ilford Pan 100 film. 
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#Throwback to morning walks in #lovestate Uttara #Throwback to morning walks in #lovestate 

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#Throwback to the unbelievable coastline of Réuni #Throwback to the unbelievable coastline of Réunion Island from the helicopter.

Réunion Island, 2017
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Dhankar looks like it will crumble and fall in a f Dhankar looks like it will crumble and fall in a few seconds. Its most valuable site is the endangered Dhankar Gompa, which stands atop rocky spurs and at the edge of barren cliffs. 

My favourite moment in Dhankar however was the view from the monastery. I saw the icy blue colours of Pin and Spiti rivers meet at the base of the brown mountains. 

Shot on Kodak Profoto 100 film. 
Himachal Pradesh, 2013. 

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#Throwback to winter skies of Shillong. Meghalay #Throwback to winter skies of Shillong. 

Meghalaya, 2022 

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#throwback to cycling in this beautiful village on #throwback to cycling in this beautiful village on the outskirts of Brugge. Swipe to see the grove of poplar lining up the canal. 

Bruges, Belgium. 
May 2016

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Throwback to kayaking in Halong Bay with @charukes Throwback to kayaking in Halong Bay with @charukesi

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