Nongriat doesn't have road access, and is only reachable via 2400 steps, 45 minutes for even the fittest determined walkers and several hours for some of the less able. The big question on arriving is "What about the full size fridge-freezer". This it turns out was carried down by the guest house owner's father, age 70. It no longer feels like such an accomplishment to reach the village. It's a beautiful spot, largely unspoiled forest crossed by streams, waterfalls and stone-laid jungle paths. The measure of this beauty is that foreign tourists spontaneously regain the urge to pick up the few pieces of litter on the jungle walks, a habit long forgotten in the filth of India.
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