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Living Root Bridges of Meghalaya
Bioengineered bridges grown from the aerial roots of rubber fig trees by the Khasi and Jaintia people over centuries, including the famous double-decker bridge.
8 km · about 15 min drive
Meghalaya, India · Asia
Shella works well as a base: 30 minutes from Cherrapunjee, 8km from Living Root Bridges of Meghalaya.
Shella is a town located in Meghalaya, India. With a population of 54,039, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Shella sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Shella to your route.
Shella is one of the 60 Legislative Assembly constituencies of Meghalaya state in India. It is part of East Khasi Hills district and is reserved for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Tribes. It falls under Shillong Lok Sabha constituency.
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Shella is located in Meghalaya, India, Asia. The coordinates are 25.1786 latitude, 91.6395 longitude.
Shella has a population of approximately 54,039 people, making it a town in India.
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Bioengineered bridges grown from the aerial roots of rubber fig trees by the Khasi and Jaintia people over centuries, including the famous double-decker bridge.
8 km · about 15 min drive
waterfall
India's tallest plunge waterfall at 340 meters in Meghalaya, plummeting into a deep green pool during monsoon season.
12 km · about 20 min drive
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One of the wettest places on Earth with dramatic canyon views, stunning waterfalls, and the famous living root bridges of the Khasi people.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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The wettest inhabited place on Earth receiving an average annual rainfall of nearly 12,000 millimeters, surrounded by dramatic Khasi Hills scenery.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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A crystal-clear river on the India-Bangladesh border where boats appear to float in mid-air above the visible riverbed, surrounded by lush green hills.
38 km · about 45 min drive
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