The Bamboo Bridge Trek
The trek lies in the heart of East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya. One takes the road to the well known tourist destinations of Mawlynnong and Dawki from Shillong. One reaches Pomlum village, roughly ten kilometres away from the Umtyngar bridge. From here, a prominent signboard directs you to take the right turn from the highway towards Wahkhen village, which lies roughly 5-7km away. This final stretch has broken roads, though any vehicle can take you there. Wahkhen is the start point of the trek to Mawryngkhang- the king of stones. This is a huge massif of stone that stands out as an island apparently isolated from the rocky cliffs nearby. Wahkhen is a recent addition to the tourist map of Meghalaya, an achievement of the villagers themselves without any substantial assistance from the government. The village houses a traditional music school that offers training in the local form of music to the trainees. A variety of traditional musical instruments are lined up inside