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  • Опубликовано: 7 авг 2024
  • We explore the incredible Living Root Bridges and waterfalls around Cherrapunji/Sohra in India's north eastern state of Meghalaya, and meet some friendly locals in Shillong.
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    0:00 Welcome to Meghalaya
    1:13 Garden of Caves
    4:46 Umkar Living Root Bridge
    7:15 Ummunoi Living Root Bridge
    10:19 Nohkalikai Falls
    12:34 Up next & Bloopers

Комментарии • 143

  • @willandmaddie
    @willandmaddie  28 дней назад +14

    Hope you enjoyed the video, we absolutely loved travelling here! This was filmed back in March during the dry season. Leave us a comment below if you enjoyed it! 😊

    • @766pigeon
      @766pigeon 25 дней назад +2

      The root bridge at SIEJ village was constructed by a resident of the village Mr. Halley War. It was documented in the BBC series RIVERS: HOW THEY MADE US.

    • @ban-of8id
      @ban-of8id 25 дней назад +1

      Will n maddie don't call cherapunji because the original name is call SOHRA. Only the main land people they name cherapunji

    • @weibanjopkharkongor302
      @weibanjopkharkongor302 25 дней назад

      Khasi people speak english more than Hindi ... they're just shy...and they won't ask for pics with any tourist unless extreme cases

  • @zelda2012333
    @zelda2012333 29 дней назад +55

    Those are not locals..they are also tourist..the locals knows very well English as the official language of Meghalaya state is English

    • @Riwankiwahlang
      @Riwankiwahlang 24 дня назад +3

      That's false information. I do not understand why we feel so privileged to say that we speak english very well and in this case you're claiming english to be the official language and it is very disheartening. We should be proud of our culture, it is absolutely okay if you speak or don't speak english, what matters is our manner and ethics.

    • @zelda2012333
      @zelda2012333 24 дня назад +6

      @@Riwankiwahlang Check everywhere every books every website you'll see that English is the official language...Khasi is our principal language...

    • @lootzon
      @lootzon 23 дня назад

      and what is your amount, interest language oe simple or compound 💨​@@zelda2012333

    • @jacksondebbarma7644
      @jacksondebbarma7644 19 дней назад

      @@Riwankiwahlang dnt get it wrong he just was sharing a fact on his state Meghalaya

    • @anmlbmzn
      @anmlbmzn 19 дней назад

      not true

  • @samarjitsaikia3837
    @samarjitsaikia3837 25 дней назад +14

    As a north easterner I can confirm that Most of the north eastern people does not clickin picture with tourist and a north easterner not talking to you in Hindi if you start the convo in English...As I came across many videos I saw those people mostly are from outside north east.

    • @willandmaddie
      @willandmaddie  23 дня назад +2

      Yes we were getting photos with other Indian tourists :) Thanks for watching!

    • @peacegamer3779
      @peacegamer3779 5 дней назад

      ​@@willandmaddiewe northeastern people majority don't click pictures with tourist like mainland indian people's also we look different but meghalaya people's look southeast and here people from my area arunachal pradesh look east asian like chinese korean

  • @SillySwaggerOfficial
    @SillySwaggerOfficial 28 дней назад +9

    NorthEast is one of my favouritr tourit destinations. Hope you have agood time there. Love from Kolkata, India

  • @ExtremeZZZLifeOnTheEdge
    @ExtremeZZZLifeOnTheEdge 29 дней назад +14

    The drinking water in the garden of caves is really good. It reduces digestion problems and has natural minerals.

    • @rumplestilskin223
      @rumplestilskin223 27 дней назад

      I had diarrhea drinking from that water

    • @Pookiebeer8
      @Pookiebeer8 7 дней назад

      ​@@rumplestilskin223how do u have diarrhea drinking water?? What kind of weak axx digestive system u got??

  • @user-ix1mw4nd2i
    @user-ix1mw4nd2i 28 дней назад +5

    Why I'm watching this video because you're showing hidden gems of India. Otherwise most of the foreigners show crowded cities of India. It seems going to northeastern India is worth it.
    Would like to watch more videos.
    Thanks for visiting and showing this beautiful place. 😍

  • @sauravkumarchand9691
    @sauravkumarchand9691 28 дней назад +4

    There are 1,580 Caves have been identified so far in Meghalaya State of India, of which 980 caves have explored so far, hence Meghalaya is also known as "Land of Caves". Krem Liat Prah Cave in Meghalaya State is the longest cave in India. Krem Chympe, Wari Chora and Krang Suri are three beautiful Cave Waterfalls in Meghalaya State. Mawsynram near Cherrapunji is the wettest place on earth. Laitlum Canyon at Smit Town in Meghalaya State is lesser explored paradise. Mawphanlur Lake, Nongkhnum river island and Wah Rilang Green Desert are some breathtaking bucket list destinations in Meghalaya State of India. So there is there so much explore in Meghalaya State, hence incase if yours time permits do visit these places. India is very diverse in terms of geographical topography, vegetations and seasons. From Snow Capped Mountains, Rocky Hills, Lush Green table Mountains to Plateau and from Lakes, Waterfalls, Lagoons to Sandy Clay, Red and Salt White Deserts to Caves, Canyon, Gorges to Beaches, Coral and River Islands, everything exist in this vast country. Wonderful Vlog. Keep Exploring India. Take Care😊

  • @naphichristine2889
    @naphichristine2889 13 дней назад +3

    The fall is named Noh-ka-likai falls because of a folktale in which a woman named Likai jumped into it(the falls) after she ate food without knowing that what she ate was actually her daughter which had been cut into pieces and cooked by her husband.

  • @nixonraj
    @nixonraj 28 дней назад +1

    Nicely done. Gr8 video. As an Indian, I had no clue of such hidden treasures here, shame on me. You guys are blessed, Thank you.

  • @CALLmeNOOBGaming817
    @CALLmeNOOBGaming817 5 дней назад +1

    Keep growing maghalaya❤❤❤

  • @bhaskarjyotikallita0008
    @bhaskarjyotikallita0008 29 дней назад +1

    Love from Assam ❤

  • @kyakaruvlogs2784
    @kyakaruvlogs2784 28 дней назад +1

    Umkar is one of the best root bridges that not many visit. By the way Dawki is a border town not a river.
    The root bridges take about 40-50 years to be built. A father starts one for the use of his son & grandchildren. Also the bridges are used even now after concrete since these are flexible structures which is important when the gush of water falling down in such velocity will just wash away everything concrete in its path.
    By the way you should visit Meghalaya again as you had missed out quite a number of places

  • @stevensun3941
    @stevensun3941 27 дней назад +1

    Best to visit Meghalata in Monsoon time.

  • @jasenanderson8534
    @jasenanderson8534 28 дней назад +2

    The best journey is the compass less pointed. I made that up but maybe it's a thing. Looks amazing.
    I'm guessing both, for the reason for your fame and photos 😂❤

  • @unique4414
    @unique4414 14 дней назад

    Thank you for visiting our Meghalaya 🙏🙏🙏

  • @rpggamer6819
    @rpggamer6819 29 дней назад

    Keep going

  • @beusewellmarwein7938
    @beusewellmarwein7938 18 дней назад +1

    Welcome to Meghalaya Khasi Land.

  • @munsong6123
    @munsong6123 27 дней назад

    New subscriber here...Love from northeast, India

  • @sayanmandal1289
    @sayanmandal1289 28 дней назад +1

    You got my subscription.

  • @user-xw1ry5wu4u
    @user-xw1ry5wu4u 28 дней назад

    Love from north east arunachal pradesh❤

  • @divyamrathi299
    @divyamrathi299 29 дней назад

    ❤❤

  • @DoliDebnath143
    @DoliDebnath143 5 дней назад

    Also there is a festival call hornbill festival , in Nagaland, india , this festival started in December 1.. you should must visit....

    • @willandmaddie
      @willandmaddie  5 дней назад

      We haven’t heard of this festival, thanks for sharing!

  • @athulkichu8799
    @athulkichu8799 14 дней назад

    Miss Kerala 🌴💛

  • @RyngKatBaDPhiTogetherwithYou
    @RyngKatBaDPhiTogetherwithYou 25 дней назад

    You experienced that you struggle with communication but English is our official language, Khasei is Associate Language. Thank you for visiting our homeland.
    I live for living in Guwahati 36, Assam.

    • @willandmaddie
      @willandmaddie  25 дней назад

      Thanks for watching! We loved our time in NE India!

  • @DrAkashraj
    @DrAkashraj 27 дней назад

    So glad to see you guys avoid the overrated mainstream places and enjoy India peacefully.
    Rishikesh, Meghalaya 🩷

  • @Journeywithkuntal
    @Journeywithkuntal 28 дней назад

    Nice

  • @bg53rockylayek4
    @bg53rockylayek4 29 дней назад +17

    You guys visit meghalaya in wrong season believe in moonsoon meghalaya feels like another planet , the whole region filled with infinity waterfalls and canyons, jungles

    • @Nature__Worshiper_06
      @Nature__Worshiper_06 29 дней назад +1

      Aree bhai ye Monsoon season hi chal rha h.......
      Meghalya me alag se Monsoon aata h kya

    • @bg53rockylayek4
      @bg53rockylayek4 29 дней назад

      @@Nature__Worshiper_06 nah brother ye log summer mein gaya tha vedios abhi chod raha hai inke bki vedis dekho samjh aa jayega or meghlaya moonsoon mei kabhi yesa dikh hi nehi sakta mein khud gaya hoon belive me, it was a heaven full of foggy mountains and waterfalls

    • @Membilat
      @Membilat 24 дня назад +1

      Khasi people are very shy those who took pictures with you are from the mainland 😂😂

    • @jacksondebbarma7644
      @jacksondebbarma7644 19 дней назад

      clearly mentioned the video was shot way back in the month of march 2024 so that would still be spring in shillong or say summer pre-monsoon season

  • @kunalsharma7068
    @kunalsharma7068 29 дней назад +5

    You guys are doing great ! North East is mostly unexplored part of India and not very hectic compared to other parts. Just a suggestion stop using the generic indian background music, your videos will stand out from the rest of international tourist 👍

    • @dineshkhandelwal1808
      @dineshkhandelwal1808 29 дней назад

      Rhne de bhai himachal uttrakhand ki maa bhen ek ho gyi hai udhar area to shi hai abhi tk

    • @willandmaddie
      @willandmaddie  29 дней назад +1

      Thanks for the suggestion, we’ll keep it in mind for the next videos. Thanks for watching!

  • @jacksondebbarma7644
    @jacksondebbarma7644 19 дней назад

    guys i am really happy and feel good about u guys having a great time here in the northeast of India here I am wishing and praying you guys have a great time travelling not just here in India but around the world.
    ok this video was shot way back in the month of march so one question for u guys is that have u visited Tripura and if u did may I know the over all experiences you can tell me worst what u feel u know what I meant that genuine question you have in ur mind while your stay in Tripura I will do my best to tell the most genuine appropriate response base on the questions thank you.
    i believe you guys would have a lot of stories to tell back home to ur family and friends later when u have kids and grand kids
    peace out guys✌

    • @willandmaddie
      @willandmaddie  18 дней назад

      Thanks for the kind words! We didn't quite make it to Tripura on this trip but maybe in the future. Thanks for watching :)

  • @Aaronpaul410
    @Aaronpaul410 25 дней назад +1

    Visit during monsoon season 😅

    • @willandmaddie
      @willandmaddie  23 дня назад +1

      We would have loved to be here in monsoon season!

  • @hepkhylleb4445
    @hepkhylleb4445 25 дней назад

    Umkar living root bridge##my village.

  • @shaba7613
    @shaba7613 25 дней назад

    Hello from Shillong Meghalaya

  • @user-ed1id9xc5e
    @user-ed1id9xc5e 29 дней назад +1

    Do Visit in ziro beautiful finetree❤

  • @sandhya2024
    @sandhya2024 28 дней назад

    Thank you for collecting the trash left there ❤

  • @user-it6rh2tn2e
    @user-it6rh2tn2e 27 дней назад

    Its better to visit during moonsoon

    • @willandmaddie
      @willandmaddie  26 дней назад +1

      We can see how this place would come alive during the monsoon season, so many waterfalls!

  • @meditatewithme6254
    @meditatewithme6254 28 дней назад

    That water is best. Because it is naturally filtered by the rocks, mud and sand of the mountain

  • @jyotibasuchakma1106
    @jyotibasuchakma1106 28 дней назад

    Thanks visiting northeast part of india.. .
    India is hussle bussle please do except it and move on you will fine differents in every 50km ahead that is the culture of india..

  • @Kingrahul1213
    @Kingrahul1213 27 дней назад

    Bro next visit Manali and Shimla darjiling so beautiful 🇮🇳🇮🇳🕉️🕉️

  • @RoxyrollersBC
    @RoxyrollersBC 27 дней назад +1

    I stumbled upon your videos by accident. Had something to do with Momos. You guys have beautiful content, attitude and humility. You will go a long ways. Love from Canada.

    • @willandmaddie
      @willandmaddie  26 дней назад +1

      Thanks so much! Those words mean alot. Appreciating the support from all over the world :)

    • @RoxyrollersBC
      @RoxyrollersBC 26 дней назад

      I look forward to more interesting and inspirational videos. I am Canadian Of Indian origin so these videos do resonate with me. We have a lot of Aussies and Kiwis here in Vancouver. I wish you two the best and good positive things in life.

  • @maulic
    @maulic 28 дней назад

    omg

  • @_nichi_kun_6817
    @_nichi_kun_6817 26 дней назад

    Khasi is now in goigle translator 🎀

  • @KimWright-wq8cu
    @KimWright-wq8cu 29 дней назад +1

    Really enjoying your videos 👏👏👌👍😋

  • @TakeOffPongenex
    @TakeOffPongenex 28 дней назад

    Please do come to Kohima Nagaland Northeast India ❤

    • @rumplestilskin223
      @rumplestilskin223 27 дней назад +1

      Where is Nagaland

    • @TakeOffPongenex
      @TakeOffPongenex 27 дней назад

      @@rumplestilskin223 northeast India next to Assam

    • @willandmaddie
      @willandmaddie  23 дня назад +1

      So much of India to see, we would love to visit Nagaland too!

    • @TakeOffPongenex
      @TakeOffPongenex 23 дня назад

      @@willandmaddie thank you 😊 you are most welcome 🤗🤗

  • @Totally_Vibe
    @Totally_Vibe 28 дней назад

    Nohkalikai Falls has a story behind it. That's deeply sad.

    • @willandmaddie
      @willandmaddie  23 дня назад +1

      So much history we weren't aware of - Thanks for sharing!

  • @TravelwithPaul
    @TravelwithPaul 29 дней назад +1

    You click picture with a tourist only not local at all

  • @KurkalangLyngdoh
    @KurkalangLyngdoh 28 дней назад +1

    I guess you guys have been recording months bck when there was no monsoon

    • @willandmaddie
      @willandmaddie  28 дней назад +1

      Yes this was from March! We can only imagine what the waterfalls and rivers would be like now!

  • @amitchodankar1989
    @amitchodankar1989 24 дня назад

    Please visit kailasa temple in Maharashtra

  • @STARK50
    @STARK50 29 дней назад +1

    This is the India most of the foreigners miss. Delhi, Mumbai and Jaipur is not entire India. People should explore more before sterotyping.

    • @willandmaddie
      @willandmaddie  29 дней назад +1

      Such a beautiful part of the country!

  • @HappyBus-hm5ns
    @HappyBus-hm5ns 26 дней назад

    Sohra original name

    • @willandmaddie
      @willandmaddie  26 дней назад

      Yup! We included both in the caption 🙂

  • @user-ux7mh3du4i
    @user-ux7mh3du4i 24 дня назад

    Sorry this place called SOHRA not Cherapunji.

    • @willandmaddie
      @willandmaddie  24 дня назад

      We put both names in the caption for this reason but called it Cherapunji as lot of the maps/street signs called it this. We try to use the correct name where we can. Thanks for watching!

  • @user-jz5wl2te4j
    @user-jz5wl2te4j 28 дней назад +2

    Bro put indian 🇮🇳 flag on thumbnail and in tital also you'll get more views 😊 welcome to India

  • @bestvideos35
    @bestvideos35 29 дней назад

    They are existed to see another race of people.

  • @Kingrahul1213
    @Kingrahul1213 27 дней назад

    Welcome to India all guys so many indian culture 🕉️🕉️🇮🇳🇮🇳

  • @abhishekbaruah7272
    @abhishekbaruah7272 20 дней назад +1

    my hometown shillong 🥰

  • @emonbora8246
    @emonbora8246 28 дней назад

    d culture is solely of Our North-East..nt of outsiders

  • @webabhi
    @webabhi 28 дней назад

    Don't use sitar and tabla music in Meghalaya. You can use Jingeidd uff ka Jingeidd song in background. The official language of Meghalaya is Khasi. Also try Khasi grilled pork and Jadoh.
    During Covid pandemic I discovered the music of Mizoram. I watched videos in Zorimawi and MDM channel and fell in love with their music. Mizoram music is like 1970s USA music.
    My top 10 Mizo songs are the following:
    1) Kimkima: I zun ngaih lunglen (2019), I made my dad hear Kimkima and he told me that he was like Lobo.
    2) K Hminga and Sangtei Khuptong: Awm lo Tala (2020). K Hminga is like Mark Knopfler.
    3) Cassettes: E Khai (2021), this song is like Elmore James or John Lee Hooker song.
    4) Zaii Hauchhum and Vanlalhmaingha: Hmaingaihte Hmangaihna (2022), this sounded like Bonnie Raitt and BB King.
    5) Saiwanah and Mary Dawngi: Ka Pa Khuma (2023), my favorite song from 2023. It sounded like Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham song Chain
    6) The Radio: Hellai Lungrun (2024), this song is like Lyin' Eyes by Eagles.
    7) Mami Varte: Damlai Par (2007)
    8) C Sanga: Tawmang Lasi (2007)
    9) Elizabeth Zodinpuii: Valmawi (2005)
    10) Michelle Varte: Nachhawkna (2022), this song was like Kylie Minogue of 1980s something like Put your hand on your heart.

    • @willandmaddie
      @willandmaddie  28 дней назад +1

      We’ll give these songs a listen! Thanks for watching 🙂

  • @cleverstarnongrum3704
    @cleverstarnongrum3704 25 дней назад

    It is not cherapunji it is real name "Sohra"

    • @willandmaddie
      @willandmaddie  24 дня назад

      We put both names in the caption for this reason but called it Cherapunji as lot of the maps/street signs called it this. We try to use the correct name where we can. Thanks for watching!

  • @stevensun3941
    @stevensun3941 27 дней назад

    In Meghalaya there are 1580 caves,100 approximately living root bridges,many waterfalls...

    • @willandmaddie
      @willandmaddie  26 дней назад +1

      We saw alot of potential waterfalls, so can only imagine how alive it becomes!

  • @ban-of8id
    @ban-of8id 25 дней назад

    Will n maddie don't call cherapunji because the original name is call SOHRA. Only the main land people they name cherapunji

    • @willandmaddie
      @willandmaddie  24 дня назад

      We put both names in the caption for this reason but called it Cherapunji as lot of the maps/street signs called it this. We try to use the correct name where we can. Thanks for watching!

  • @user-si3ic9ve1u
    @user-si3ic9ve1u 18 дней назад +1

    Northeast India is mostly christian state Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram is Christian state

    • @willandmaddie
      @willandmaddie  17 дней назад +1

      Interesting! Thanks for sharing 🙂

  • @kv999o41
    @kv999o41 29 дней назад

    Why do u have less subscribers?

  • @_nichi_kun_6817
    @_nichi_kun_6817 26 дней назад

    Those are khasi

    • @willandmaddie
      @willandmaddie  26 дней назад

      If you were referring to the caption that popped, up that was a mistake and was a subtitle for a clip that didn't make it into the final cut. Thanks for watching!

  • @_nichi_kun_6817
    @_nichi_kun_6817 26 дней назад +2

    The official language of Meghalaya is English , along with khasi and Garo . Hardly a small percentage speaks hindi . Meghalaya is dominated by two tribes Khasis and Garo .khasi belongs to the Monkhmer race from SEAsia and Garo are Tibeto Burman origin . Also Meghalaya is the only Matrillineal state in India .

  • @syedabdussubhan786
    @syedabdussubhan786 25 дней назад

    need youtube thumbnails designer or video editor at cheap rates?

  • @ritaranee4787
    @ritaranee4787 27 дней назад

    Locals...???

    • @willandmaddie
      @willandmaddie  23 дня назад

      Local to India...not necessarily Meghalaya

    • @ritaranee4787
      @ritaranee4787 23 дня назад

      @@willandmaddie maybe you meant natives

    • @Dandelions1249
      @Dandelions1249 12 дней назад

      ​@@willandmaddiethat create a whole lot of other meaning😊

  • @lurshaikharjana6532
    @lurshaikharjana6532 22 дня назад

    They are not local

  • @user-yt9yw6uf4m
    @user-yt9yw6uf4m 26 дней назад

    (South India) State of Kerala🌴😍☺️ must visit places:
    -Aleppy backwaters ('Venice of the East')
    -Vagamon ('Scotland of Kerala')
    -Munnar hill station ('Kashmir of South India') home to tea plantations, spice garden, tasty homemade chocolates and different wildlife
    -Varkala Beach and Kovalam Lighthouse beach
    -Fort Kochi attractions with Jewish synagogue, Dutch Palace and Portuguese church alongwith the European influenced streets
    -world's first water metro also try the land metro
    -Kerala is a major football hub and has got featured in FIFA channel ⚽🔥
    -Athirapally waterfalls ('Niagara falls of South India')
    - Lulu International Mall (largest malls of South India in Trivandrum and Kochi)
    -Jatayu largest Bird Sculpture
    -Do interact with the locals they are really sweet and helpful
    -This state has the highest literacy rate
    -Christians, Muslims, Hindus, Jews etc.. all live in peace and harmony♥️
    -It is also the home of Ayurvedic medicine
    -The Kerala cuisine consists of non-veg including beef and pork and seafood.Also try the traditional meal served on banana leaf 😍

  • @mikechasmar4154
    @mikechasmar4154 26 дней назад +1

    You should fly to Andaman and Nicobar islands territory for unspoilt nature in Indian Ocean.

  • @TravelwithPaul
    @TravelwithPaul 29 дней назад +3

    Guys don't called cherrapunjee it's Sohra the actual name. Your intro music sound so Indian which we don't even listen in this part of India. We have are our own music and sound

    • @rumplestilskin223
      @rumplestilskin223 27 дней назад

      Ok man nobody cares

    • @willandmaddie
      @willandmaddie  23 дня назад +1

      Alot of diversity in India for sure, especially in the music! Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

  • @marykharkongor1858
    @marykharkongor1858 25 дней назад

    You are wrong brother. Locals speaks better english than hindi because the second language here in the State is english.

    • @willandmaddie
      @willandmaddie  25 дней назад

      That may be the case, we can only comment on what we experienced :) Thanks for watching!

  • @TravelInBlood
    @TravelInBlood 28 дней назад

    If u didn't visit Kohima Nagaland you didn't saw anything in northeast

    • @rumplestilskin223
      @rumplestilskin223 27 дней назад +1

      Do they still eat humans there?

    • @willandmaddie
      @willandmaddie  23 дня назад

      There's so much to see!

    • @TravelInBlood
      @TravelInBlood 23 дня назад

      @@rumplestilskin223 please don't say rubbish if you don't know anything 🙏

  • @jinxchi
    @jinxchi 13 дней назад

    The stereotypical Indian music makes it unwatchable. Good luck 🤞

  • @Raatkarakshak
    @Raatkarakshak 29 дней назад

    Such a boring place to visit. Waste of money and time.

    • @willandmaddie
      @willandmaddie  29 дней назад +5

      Have you been? This was one of our favourites - absolutely worth it!

    • @saibaldas9260
      @saibaldas9260 28 дней назад

      You like artificial world I guess😅

    • @leonardmarak2500
      @leonardmarak2500 27 дней назад +1

      You are from slumpopulated 😅😂