Double Decker Living Root Bridge: Trekking in Meghalaya | BTS Story

Double Decker Living Root Bridge: Trekking in Meghalaya | BTS Story | Tyrna to Nongriat

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In this BTS (Behind the Scenes) video I share the story of my experience trekking to the Double Decker Living Root Bridge at Nongriat in Meghalaya. I did this trek in May 2017. My experience wasn't very great, but hopefully the information in this video will enable some of you to have a more pleasant experience when you do the trek from Tyrna to Nongriat in Meghalaya.
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@ganeshb4364 4 жыл бұрын

Toll free traveller (Rohith) and India in motion (Saravana kumar) are the best youtubers I have ever seen so far. They do more justice to their passion....

@sandeeppatwardhan1212 4 жыл бұрын

Well said Ganesh

@123gostly 4 жыл бұрын

"No matter where you go, the people you meet can change your experience" such a true thing.

@cohall46 4 жыл бұрын

Very interesting trekking story.

@akshaysravan 4 жыл бұрын

You missed out natural swimming pool! Thats the best part i had in tyrna... Not even double decker or rainbow!!

@biryani2007 4 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the fact that you did not generalized the state of Meghalaya and the Northeast at large as being bad prior to this particular bad experience that you had.. infact the positive response of yours by saying you will visit again in future is something to be learnt by all of us. You are indeed a Gem! The THALAIVA!!👍 Love & Respect from Nagaland.

@bioticworld6498 4 жыл бұрын

Yes go for it

@nithyaanand966 4 жыл бұрын

Very true. People you meet change your experiences of traveling.

@krishsivakumar 4 жыл бұрын

When is your new bike coming. I have booked himalayan last week. 45 days is the time they have told that it will take to deliver the bike. Colour I have chosen is gravel grey.

@indiangoodvideos7696 4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations to you! 🔥

@ramachandranswaminathan5279 4 жыл бұрын

congratulations man. You gotta beast!!!

@krishsivakumar 4 жыл бұрын

Ramachandran Swaminathan Thank you.

@krishsivakumar 4 жыл бұрын

Shubham Chavan thank you.

@mohammedarif2881 4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations and welcome to the RE family 😁

@harry_v_rayan 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome. True that - people make or decide our experiences.

@antanbanerjee7372 4 жыл бұрын

Title video from here !! 🤟

@arulprakash9452 3 жыл бұрын

Yeahhh that's the spirit!! ❤✌🏻🥳

@SiddharthBasrurOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

Fortunately, I had a pretty good experience, when I went in 2014, with some friends from Shillong. Didn't stay there overnight, and came back the same day. But yes, the trek is absolutely brutal; especially whilst climbing back up. Next time you go, try and do the David Scott Trail, which doesn't have as much climbing, as compared to walking. We'd done that the previous day, which is probably why we were so knackered during our trek to the double decker living root bridge. And check out Cafe Sohra (previously known as Cafe Cherrapnujee) for really nice accommodation and food. It's run by a gentleman named Alan West, who took great care of us.

@ningyoh3490 3 жыл бұрын

I fell bad for the experience you had there ...thanks for sharing it....we as a country preach atithidevobhava but the reality is far from it ...but I like how you cover your trips and experience, God bless

@TollFreeTraveller 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I met many lovely people in other parts of Meghalaya. So I know it was the exception and not the rule

@ajayadhiya2010 4 жыл бұрын

A good one.. with the correct insight.. and the final decision too.

@swaroop3012 4 жыл бұрын

Well, Who knows, they might have had bad days dealing with Indians in the past.

@paulmcneill2666 4 жыл бұрын

Ups and downs.

@sailorrider9802 2 жыл бұрын

In my recent trip to Tyrna village and after seeing this video and co relating what I had experienced... They have abandoned the second bridge and made a new bridge parallel to that and which is less shaky and a much more wider... To be honest meghalaya experience was underwhelming as compared to sikkim experience... You are right... Talking about monopolising things, sometimes they force you to hire guide which is totally not required... At least till DD living root bridge.. Was watching your old videos rohith in these boring summer days... ❤️

@saumikdandapat2475 4 жыл бұрын

Love your storytelling ❤️

@adventureridervijayakumarr1708 4 жыл бұрын

Resky crossing bridge..also Nantrikal 1000 For Ur Valuable Messages

@Nagraj_h_rao 4 жыл бұрын

What an adventure... Thank you 🙏

@zudarzan 4 жыл бұрын

I'm really loving this series of travel stories you're doing. While the visuals and locations have always been good, the narration and the sentiments you capture are just about perfect. Thank you for making such amazing content. Look forward to more.

@tenyskaria2793 4 жыл бұрын

2019 Dec I visited Meghalaya with my friends....from Dawki we went to Shora. My friends wanted to see the double decker bridge but I was not so interested .I told them I saw single root bridge what so great in seeing double decker bridge by going through a hectic trek so I will explore shora . But they forced me to come with them so finally I decided to go. Trust me I would have missed the best part of the trip if I decided to explore Shora by not joining my friends. As Rohit said it was not an an easy task, while going it was kind of ok .We return in same day so the way back to starting point was really tough. Now we will get more homestay options near double decker root bridge.

@ukuk5750 4 жыл бұрын

Waiting for your new bike vlog bhai 😊

@ashbhat53 4 жыл бұрын

I trekked both ways the same day and I remember having to stop the bike a lot due to muscle cramps. Man that trek was not easy

@ishanku 4 жыл бұрын

Please come to Meghalaya and i wanna ride with u.

@venkythefoodieguy5351 3 жыл бұрын

I went last week na Solo ride It's good now

@adrianrebello8969 4 жыл бұрын

Hate places where they discriminate based on your nationality. There’s a place like this that I encountered in Baga, Goa “Cavala”. A board put up said it’s only for foreigners & NRI’s. Nice place, but never went there again. Nice video Ro... eagerly waiting for the next.

@peitkai1368 3 жыл бұрын

I'm from Meghalaya. Sorry for the people you met when you came here. Hope you have a better experience next time

@AshimDasVlogs 4 жыл бұрын

Hey bro! Wonder Woman wants her Lasso of hestia back!

@dharmendradewasi3267 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing us both parts of the coin. Great video. Wish you luck for your next adventures

@waneboklyngdoh7950 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry about this experience. Some people are just like that, that's even the same case for us locals some just do it for the money.. but you're right we shouldn't let one bad experience define the journey!!

@yatik_chainedbiker7675 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful experience sharing!! The passion for traveling is seen in every aspect of it.👍👍

@kaustavroy2278 4 жыл бұрын

Sadly true. Faced similar issues while doing the same hike route. Somehow the locals are only like that. I dunno. Not a pleasant experience though. Don't really have a wish of going back there.

@adventureridervijayakumarr1708 4 жыл бұрын

Kandepa Luck tha

@yashaswichoudhary1896 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah buddy circle of good people change everything in any trip ♥️

@kaustavsonowal 4 жыл бұрын

Agree to all the aspects you highlighted. All these can make or break the experience and feel you have while visiting a place. Fortunately for me while I was traveling all the places in Meghalaya that you had gone to the experience was surreal. When I think back, it always brings a smile on my face. One thing I have to mention here is that, I was traveling in the off season, so that might be a reason for lesser traffic and finding accommodation. I hope that you come back again and experience the positive side of this place. 🙂

@aftabpasha5625 4 жыл бұрын

What's the off season for Meghalaya trip

@kaustavsonowal 4 жыл бұрын

@@aftabpasha5625 winter is generally considered off season

@ConstantineMaring 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear about the treatment you received from our people. Gonna share this video as much as possible for awareness. - Love from Meghalaya.

@TollFreeTraveller 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, thnk you. Met some lovely people when I was there too and I hope to visit and explore more someday

@BHSKR 4 жыл бұрын

It is possible. Let's go to Rainbow falls.

@afsalyeesa3906 4 жыл бұрын

👍👍

@coffeeash1513 4 жыл бұрын

You are an inspiration ❣️

@vikramsubrahmanya 4 жыл бұрын

Heyy!! wowww!! just wowww!! leaving aside the tough luck.. it was an amazing experience for u and for us too.. and this was a story definitely worth sharing.. Thanks a lot for this..

@kayal92riders 4 жыл бұрын

Meghalaya one another beautiful travel story I heard... Vignesh pt bro and Rohith bro

@j_nishant 4 жыл бұрын

No matter where ever you travel you make us travel with you💓

@rush666666 4 жыл бұрын

Count me in. I will join you in siliguri from Delhi

@HemantRangdal 4 жыл бұрын

New bike delivery when??

@zacariaskanjirathjoseph5504 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I had an amazing experience at Nongriyat. Even the Rainbow waterfall is a sight to behold. Never seen anything like it anywhere else!

@VigneshPT 4 жыл бұрын

Even I had a tough time trekking to the double decker bridge and to the rainbow falls with all my gear, even though it was far lesser than what you had carried. 👍🏼👍🏼

@ArunPoludasu 4 жыл бұрын

A beautifully portrayed video, one best KZfaqr I always loved to watch. Hope someday I'll ride with you brother when you head to NORTH.

@reyanself226 3 жыл бұрын

If u talk Tamil language u r top KZfaq but I like u way of speaking style

@TollFreeTraveller 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@reyanself226 3 жыл бұрын

@@TollFreeTraveller pls consider my question(Tamil)

@ka26rider40 4 жыл бұрын

the story u narrate are awsome and recently i saw u in a other vlog u were bit hesitant .....

@venkatadinesh3495 4 жыл бұрын

Meghalaya is a mixed bag. People are extremely warm like anywhere else or just trying to rip you off there's nothing in the middle.

@kayal92riders 4 жыл бұрын

Same t-shirt 🔥

@hameshwakharsyntiew3621 3 жыл бұрын

@tollfreetraveller Great and honest vlog👍🏽 Sorry to hear about the bad experience you had to face. Meghalaya is a place where you must find someone who can guide you. Even for us locals we sometimes have to hire a professional guides to go about. So I’d suggest you to atleast talk to someone from Meghalaya before planning a trip here so that you’ll get the best out of the trip. Feel free to contact me if you’re planning to come to Meghalaya again 😊 I hope you’ll have a better experience next time. And yes you must visit the Rainbow Falls it is really amazing 😍

@TollFreeTraveller 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment and the useful information. I definitely hope to visit again and seek out much nicer experiences. The good people in Meghalaya, such as yourself, will make a huge difference.

@9615874114 4 жыл бұрын

The last thing you said was really inspirational. You must go again to have some good experience. By the way you are absolutely correct brother, there are some places where local people just look for the money from the outsiders rather helping them. Thanks for sharing this BTS experience.

@_amal__saji_ 4 жыл бұрын

Wow even after the bad experience at the hotel you didn't make a fuss about it, thanks for staying true to the content and always putting out positive stuff Your videos are always something I look forward to watch.

@fidsm7558 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear how that guest house/hotel guy refused to give you a room and gave a room to the foreigner ... Why would someone have that kind of a mind set?.. thanks for sharing . I'm living this #BTS STORY series

@SKELMN 4 жыл бұрын

Explained beautifully... U r a grt vlogger bhai... I don't understand y ppl follow daily vloggers who show der daily routine. Ppl like rohit bhai shares grt things and useful information. Thank u bhai for all such video's. Want to meet u.

@dharmeshnatanta4616 4 жыл бұрын

love you...

@rajsankar5454 4 жыл бұрын

Fingers🤞🤞🤞🤞........ For you next journey in this trek. Thanks brother, for sharing this very very important sort of experience sharing in Meghalaya....... Waiting for more BTS Stories...... 😍😍😍 Wishes from Trivandrum 😎 brooooooooo......

@nobimicheal1780 4 жыл бұрын

It's absolutely true, the people you encounter along the way make the places more memorable and unfortunately can at times sour the experience too. One trick i use is to ask myself why would someone do what they did...like in your example why would he offer accommodation to the foreigners and not to you...may be because his place was better suited for a group where he could charge accordingly and earn extra in food etc. Not that this makes things better but it sure does give a perspective.

@sandeeppatwardhan1212 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent BTS, And when we hear it from master storyteller it's awesome. Two different kinds of experience from two extremes. One all the way to west in Kashmir valley, 👍. and the other all the way to the east in Meghalaya ☹️. But the silver lining is that one of the comment from Meghalaya regrets for your experience and welcomes you again...👍

@withmemine 4 жыл бұрын

Is that the painting of motorbike from hammered? Please include that story too.

@bibinjose225 4 жыл бұрын

Let me be the1 st ones to watch.. Hehe

@gauravrathore7285 4 жыл бұрын

Can you suggest some non- touristy places that one should visit in Meghalaya?

@jacquarking10 4 жыл бұрын

Well brother I know that you've had a bad experience visiting my place and I know it's a shame but would like you to come back again. I've been following your vlog for quite sometime now and they are good. In future if you've got plans to come back here please do let me know as there are more places to explore and I hopeful that it won't be the same again.

@rajsankar5454 4 жыл бұрын

😍😍😍🤝🤝🤝🤝

@nateshriyer 4 жыл бұрын

After this lockdown and Covid 19... Wonder if their attitude to "Indian" travellers improves? I think it just might... Go there on your new bike

@wishlisttraveller 4 жыл бұрын

I have also been to Meghalaya after watching your Meghalaya series with some of my friends and had also done this same mistake to carry luggage with us and also we can’t find any accommodation their so we have to walk back up on the same day but the bridge and swimming under that waterfall after a long walk it’s worth it. And i also like to mention i am very much inspired by you and video are just amazing i am also a lawyer in kolkata high court and love to meet you some day. Lots of love

@AmgK. 4 жыл бұрын

Wow ! I love these travel stories!!🙌🏻❤️ Who else agrees with me? Btw brother you I guess you forgot to put the end credits ( subscribe button)

@SkMustafijurrahaman786 4 жыл бұрын

In the actual video Double Deker Bridge, when you were struggling to climb down from the stairs I remember one local guy passed very fast, may be that's how they do climb up and down regularly, probably from that point of view locals said "The trek isn't too difficult" but I'm not sure it's an assumption.

@mohitmahendrakumar6825 4 жыл бұрын

Love all your vlogs sir....it's a unique channel that gives us an experience that's both educational and entertaining. Btw...have you ridden in Karnataka at any point of time...would be great if you could make a vlog about the western ghats 😁👍🏻

@forseeit 4 жыл бұрын

Fun vid. I have known a lot of people from a lot of countries. There seems to be some prejudice for some group in every culture. So it goes. Water looked SOOOOOO refreshing. That first bridge...you got bigger b*lls than me - I would have turned back right then and there. And that bridge you took the bike over a bunch of videos back ("only two motorcycles at a time") had me cringing. Beautiful, but very scary. Keep going and remember why you started.

@siddharthsingh-ze1yj 4 жыл бұрын

when's your interceptor coming?

@kevinanand 4 жыл бұрын

Dude could you please please specify the amounts you've paid It would be great to know

@siners77 4 жыл бұрын

The like is for time after 12.21...we could ride together, if things pan out well. Cheers :)

@dayalmarandi5842 4 жыл бұрын

Felt terrible to hear about your experience, me and my friends visited Nongriyat last year and it was one of the most memorable experience we ever had in Meghalaya. It's true, "people that you meet can totally change your experience". Wish you with more luck and more great adventures ahead.

@rakshitbora9552 4 жыл бұрын

Meghalaya is a beautiful state and it is 190km away from my place.. You'll find good people out there but near tourist attractions they'll just try to extract more money.. so that's the reason you didn't like it. Otherwise it's a good place with good people and too much modified cars 😁

@ourunstablemind 4 жыл бұрын

Blud, lemme tell you something that you already know, a constantly increasing number of Indians have lost the concept of ethics and honesty and empathy. Everyone here wants to make a quick extra buck at the expense of hurting us physically or psychologically or both. Hotels to restaurants to plumbers to puncture repair people all want a quick extra buck rather than being proud of great service they should provide at a agreed reasonable fee. Regards Joy 💕

@sarathasudhakaran3394 4 жыл бұрын

This time if you are planning or having a plan in mind of riding with someone for Meghalaya please let me know. Will be so happy to do a ride with you. Actually planning for a ride to Meghalaya myself. 😅 Love and respect always bro.! ✌🏻