Double decker bridge..Situated in Cherrapunji. Visiting this place is an experience in itself. As we travel in Megalaya, some how we look for this day of our trekking to Double decker bridge. Very rare tourists that we come across in the trip will invariably ask " Did you visited Double decker bridge?" If they had visited, they will share some tips...This bridge and the trekking was covered by BBC too once in a very detailed manner...
3000 steps on one way and again return.. With family....should we go? Wife was very hesitant; only daughter was pushing. Friends who had visited earlier advised to keep this trip at the fag end of the trip, as legs will be paining a lot the next day.
Somehow convinced wife for the trekking and the D Day arrived. We started very early by 7 AM; It was raining heavily in the night (it was Cherrapunji !!) & we were a little worried. In the morning, there was no rain; we started our trip along with a guide.
As we were about to start trekking, it rained again. We waited for half an hour for the rain to subside in the shop situated there and then started the trekking;
It all looked very easy & smooth. And again rain struck in the middle of trekking. We had proper things with us (Jacket/ Rain coat) & continued our trekking. People will generally say it will be slippery if it rains. But we were cautious and the journey was fine.
On the way we see people carrying huge weight climbing up. We really pity their life; also there were children going to school from the Non griat Village (Thats where the double decker bridge is situated); They do this trekking every day to go to school (Wonderful exercise... they must be used to it !!)
There are two wonderful hanging bridges on the way and walking in them with huge falls adjacent is a thrilling experience...
We reached Double decker bridge comfortably. While going we will step down for most part and only at the end we need to climb a bit. So there will not be much issue.
Double decker bridge - is created by roots of the tree- in 2 layers. One in the ground and another in about 30 feet height.
A beautiful natural pool is near this double decker bridge and we can take bath there (except when water is more foreceful)
There is a home stay near the double decker bridge who serve food. We need to inform in advance over phone or on reaching the place - before going to the Double decker. Mostly they give noodles only (Dont know what they serve after Maggi is banned now); we had our lunch there.
The return journey started; again until half the way through, it was fine. The real struggle started only then. It was steep 2000 steps, which goes almost continuously and it is a big challenge. Wife struggled a lot and beyond a point said- She cant walk. We decided to then take it 100 steps every time and take a rest. We put songs aloud in Phone & started climbing up slowly; took as much rest as possible and reached the final destination !!
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| Relief and a sense of achievement as we Completed our trekking... |
It takes 2 hours to reach Double decker and about 3 hours to come back. We will spend about 2 hours there; so the whole day need to be allocated for this trekking only.
Need to wear good shoes; take only one bag only for entire group and request the Guide ( he is a must for this trip) to carry it; they will do it quite willingly.
Aged people and those having very small children (who cannot walk) can consider skipping; others can certainly explore this wonderful, one of a kind, ever memorable trekking experience.
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