Riwai Living Root Bridge
Riwai
A single-level living root bridge beside Mawlynnong village, reachable in about 10 minutes on foot. It is the easiest living root bridge to see.
Riwai Living Root Bridge lies in Riwai village near Mawlynnong. From the parking area, it takes about 10 minutes down a flight of steps to reach it. The bridge spans a stream and is formed by interwoven aerial roots of rubber trees, and visitors can walk across it. For travelers with limited energy who don't want to climb the thousands of steps to Nongriat, this is a way to experience a living root bridge. Admission is a small fee. On weekends, crowds queue to walk across the bridge for photos.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Mawlynnong
- Umngot River (Dawki)
- Nohsngithiang Falls (Seven Sisters Falls)
- Krang Suri Falls
- Mawsmai Cave
- Kynrem Falls
- Arwah Cave
- Laitlum Canyons