North East India is a treasure trove of picturesque places and native tribes. Here are all the places you must visit while you are there.
North East India consists of 7 states. Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura. It is also known as the Seven Sisters; isolated Sikkim, wedged between Nepal and Bhutan, is the eighth state that makes up North East India. Because of the long distances and terrible road conditions, it is suggested that visitors take part in an organized trip using a private vehicle. Sikkim may be reached by vehicle from Darjeeling in West Bengal, while Guwahati in Assam serves as a major transportation center and the entrance to North East India thanks to its train station and airport.
Arunachal Pradesh
The Himalayan range extends throughout much of Arunachal Pradesh, with Kangte serving as the state's highest point. Long trips on bad roads add hours to any trip. Dirang Valley is an abode to hot springs, apple orchards, and plenty of avian life; from here, it's an eight-hour journey via the high Sela Pass to Tawang monastery, the second-largest in Asia.
Assam
Assam is a state in northeast India home to several exciting and unique places, including the world's most oversized river island, Majuli, in the Brahmaputra. Among the Hindu faith's many sects, Assamese Neo Vaishnavism is notable for its emphasis on religious tolerance and racial harmony. The Ahom Dynasty ruins from the Middle Ages may be seen at Sibsagar. Also, see one-horned rhinos in Kaziranga and various birds at Nameri.
Kaziranga
Thanks to the park's practical conservation efforts, 2,200 of the world's one-horned rhinos now call Kaziranga home. The area also functions as a tiger reserve. However, the dense elephant grass may make tigers challenging to observe. Spread over 430 square kilometers and traversed by the mighty Brahmaputra River, this diverse ecosystem is home to various plants and animals, such as elephants, water buffalo, and swamp deer.
Manipur
The state of Manipur is not typically included on vacation itineraries to North East India; nevertheless, tourists traveling through Assam and Nagaland may make a quick stop in Manipur to see the women-run market in Imphal and the stunning Loktak Lake, which is framed by the Sendra Hills. A boat ride on the lake will take you through phumdis or floating islands of flora.
Meghalaya
Meghalaya, one of India's northeastern states, is known as "the home of clouds" in Sanskrit and has ethereal landscapes such as foggy woods and winding mountain roads. Although Mawlynnong has been called "the cleanest village in India," the central city of Shillong is a picturesque hill town. Cherrapunjee, the wettest region on Earth, is known for its rugged cliffs, gushing waterfalls, and incredible living root bridges crafted by the local Khasi people.
Nagaland
Nagaland, which shares a border with Myanmar, is a profoundly tribal region. Come to Longwa, a village in the northern Mon area, to get a taste of the local way of life and be astonished by the vibrant colors of the Hornbill Festival. Dimapur's remains from the medieval Dimasa Kachari Kingdom are well worth seeing, while Kohima's World War II cemetery honors the British & Nagas who fought side by side against the Japanese.
Sikkim
Sikkim, a state in northeast India that shares borders with Tibet, Nepal, and Bhutan, is the first fully organic state in the world. The Indian subcontinent is split geographically: the Himalayas to the north, where Khangchendzonga (8,586 m) stands, and the Indian plain to the south. Since the construction of the Enchey Monastery in 1840, the capital city of Gangtok has served as an important pilgrimage site, and the Rumtek Monastery is considered one of the holiest sites in all of Buddhism.
