Arunachal Pradesh boasts of its sublime natural beauty which is undoubtedly incomparable with anything else. Along with its greenery and diverse tribes, the state also has a number of hanging bridges.
The thought of crossing these hanging bridges can be scary as these are handmade hence pretty shaky. However, for the locals, most of these bridges are a necessity to commute due to lack of roads. Over time, they have become accustomed to the shakiness and the swings of these bridges. If you look at these bridges keeping aside the scare, you’ll find some enthralling man-made creations. Discover East brings to you a look at few of the bewitching hanging bridges of Arunachal Pradesh.
1. Boleng
In the small town of Boleng in Arunachal Pradesh, hangs this mesmerizing bridge. This bridge adds to the beauty of this beautiful town located between mountains. The view of the bridge is so enchanting that it looks no less than something belonging to a magical land or fairy-tale.
2. Damro
This bridge in the Damro village of Arunachal Pradesh is believed to be the longest hanging bridge in the state. The village known to have the roots of the Adi Padam tribe, stands out for its age-old customs and simple lifestyle which is executed vividly in the making of this bridge.
3. Zido and Tuting
This bridge in Arunachal Pradesh connects two villages Zido and Tuting. Hanging over the Siang river at a height of 300 feet, the bridge is about 200 metre in length.
4. Aalo
This one of a kind bridge has been in action since 2019. It was built specially for the Yomgo river festival by the Galo community of Arunachal Pradesh. Built with bamboo and logs, the bridge connected one bank of the Yomgo river to the main venue of the river festival on the other bank.
How many of these beautiful human creations have you visited? Do not miss out on this article about the Living Root Bridges of Meghalaya on Discover East.
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