David Scott’s Monument
David Scott was born in Scotland in 1786 and worked as an agent to the Governor General of the Northeast frontier during the British period. This monument was erected as a homage to his discovery of a mule route from Assam to Bangladesh for trade. The obelisk is made of ashlar stone and has inscriptions to commemorate him.
Living Root Bridges
Truly one of the best historical monuments in Meghalaya, the natural bridges will leave you awe-struck! These bridge, which run over small river streams, are made of tree roots of living rubber trees. The living root bridges are found across the southern part of the Meghalayan state. No one knows who initially started the process of making the bridges with roots, but according to a Khasi myth, the tree roots connect heaven and earth.
Khasi Heritage Village
Created in admiration of the Khasi Tribe and spread across 8 acres of land, the Khasi heritage village showcases Khasi-styled houses. The village exhibits the lifestyle, tradition and culture of the Khasi tribe. As you go deeper into the village, you will come across a museum that houses weapons, tools and artefacts of the past years. It is open for display to the public from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Megalithic Bridges
Local legend says massive megalithic bridges were built in the medieval period under the command of Jaintia Kings and supported by stone pillars. These bridges were known to help armies and traders cross rivers. The most notable megalithic bridges in the state are the Um-Nyankanah, Um-Kumbeh and Thul-Um-Wi.
Kiang Nongbah Monument
Located near the Myntdu River, Kiang Nongbah Monument is a structure dedicated to the Jaintia King U Kiang Nangbah. He was a true patriot martyred while trying to free his land from the British. The view from the location is absolutely stunning, which forces you to click pictures.
