» An Overview of the River where River Canyoning is undertaken. Photo by Dr.Pawel Prokop, Krakow, Poland.

» The start of the descent. Nohkalikai Falls, Cherrapunjee.

» Reach the bottom of the waterfalls.

» River flows through huge boulders as it starts flowing from the foot of the waterfalls.

» Rapidly descending deep river canyon.

» Waterfalls downstream. Difficult drops needing ropework.

» Waterfalls with large deep pools requiring swim to cross.

» Camp en route under huge boulders on river sand, sheltered against strong cold winds blowing up the valley.

» Get past channels carved by water on huge rocks.

» Swim across pools in river course. Photo taken by Martin Kramolis, Prague, Czech Republic when he did this portion of the River Canyoning alone in 2 days in November 2006. He returned exhausted to the Resort. He is a hard core adventurer.

» Huge boulders in the river bed make hopping about a real challenge.

» Second Leg of River Canyoning by Martin Kramolis and Denis P.Rayen in November 2006.

» River Simtung plunges over 100 feet to meet main river.

» River drop as seen from below. Photo by Martin Kramolis, Prague.

» River Confluence. Picture in winter. River roars and flows fast during the monsoon season.

» You need to negotiate huge boulders, pools and sometimes get to the river bank and find your way through the jungle.

» Bamboo walk over fast flowing deep and cold water. Photo by Martin Kramolis.

» Bamboo walk - Gingerly crossing the river channel.

» Cause for concern - not a swimmer. Martin holding a bamboo for rescue while clicking the pictures.

» Bamboo Bridge wedged between huge rocks. Notice the colour of water.

» Pools of a colour of jade. Crystal clear waters.

» Fossil Rocks on river bed. Photo by Martin Kramlis, Prague.

» Fossils in Rocks found in the river bed.

» Jump across rocks over rapids. Dr.Naing assisted by Lambor.

» Hop from rock to rock across fast flowing rapids.

» Criss cross the river to keep going.

» Squeeze through rocks. Dr.Naing getting thru' a squeeze.

» Villager fishing in troubled waters. Photo by Dr.Naing.

» Horse Pool en route.

» Massive boulder sitting pretty in the middle of the river.

» Cautious climbing down rocks.

» Mynteng Wire Rope Bridge above the rock line as seen from the river bed.

» Swaying wire rope bridges strung taut across the river 45 feet above.

» River stretch near Nongriat.

» River stretch downstream.

» River stretch downstream.

» River stretch downstream.

» Swim around Rock of Gibraltar, Cherrapunjee.

» Villager setting a fish net in flowing water.

» Fish net stretched across flowing waters.

» Villager angling downstream.

» A villager from Tyrna waiting for his catch.

» Villagers from Tyrna and Nongwar setting their net to catch fish downstream.

» It is a favourite pastime for our men to go fishing after the rains recede. Often, they camp out overnight at the river.

» River stretch downstream. Photo by Martin Kramolis, Prague.

» Michela NovaKova, Czech Republic River Canyoning.

» Martin Kramolis, Prague on the rocks.

» River Canyoning exercises every bone and muscle in your body. It is indeed a thrilling and fulfilling adventure activity that can be taken up in the dry winter months.

» River stretch downstream.

» River stretch downstream.

» Trap set up by villagers on the river. For what? To trap timber floated downstream during rainy season?

» River trap. Photo by Dr.Pawel Prokop, Krakow, Poland.

» Near River's exit from the hills to the plains. Photo by Dr.Pawel Prokop, Krakow, Poland.

» Near River's exit from the hills to the plains. Photo by Dr.Pawel Prokop, Krakow, Poland.

» This part of the River canyoning becomes more easier along the sandy banks but still the small rounded boulders do provide a walking challenge. Photo by Dr.Pawel Prokop, Krakow, Poland.

» Our villagers around here had been walking these routes to carry the produce from their lands to the Market at Shella (Hat Shella) before the advent of roads and automobiles. Even today our villagers from the valley villages use these routes regularly. Photo by Dr.Pawel Prokop, Krakow, Poland.

» Our villagers around here had been walking these routes to carry the produce from their lands to the Market at Shella (Hat Shella) before the advent of roads and automobiles. Even today our villagers from the valley villages use these routes regularly. Photo by Dr.Pawel Prokop, Krakow, Poland.