Shillong, Jan. 28 -- India has formally submitted the nomination dossier of Jingkieng Jri and Lyu Chrai cultural landscape from Meghalaya, to UNESCO's World Heritage Centre to consider listing these in its World Heritage list, an official said on Wednesday.
Jingkieng Jri or living root bridges are spread across the Khasi and Jaintia Hills and are bridges weaved with the root of ficus elastica (species of fig tree).
"These are unique to this part of the world and are a major attraction for the tourists and also provide vital connectivity for the locals in difficult terrain," the official said.
The Lyu Chrai are a collection of sacred forests, hills, water sources, paths and ritual sites that have been protected by the local indigenous peo...