North East India

North-east India comprises the seven sister states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura and Sikkim and some parts of North Bengal. Officially, this region is recognized as a special category of states. It is a true frontier region. The location of northeast India has a strategic significance as it shares international borders with Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, Myanmar and Tibet. Rich biodiversity, heavy precipitation, rough Himalayan terrain and high seismicity characterize this area. This region is one of the most ethnically and linguistically diverse regions in India. A large tribal population also has its concentration in the area.

Northeast India is a traveler’s paradise. The landlocked Himalayan region of Sikkim is a wonderful place for tourist attraction. It is home to many rare plants and species of birds. Sikkim is also home to Mt Kanchenjunga, the third highest peak in the world. There are numerous fresh water lakes namely the Tsomgo, Khechoplari, Gurudongmar, Menmecho and others. Gangtok, the capital city of Sikkim is famous for its picturesque scenery and the Buddhist Monasteries it consists of.

The northeastern state of Meghalaya sprawls over the beautiful Khasi, Lushai, Garo and Jaintia Hills. These hills are crisscrossed by valleys, forests, rivers, waterfalls, streams and lakes. The capital of the state, Shillong, is a popular tourist destination too. The landscape has a thick coverage of pine and fir trees and the nearby Barapani Lake is a very popular picnic spot, replete with boating and other aqua activities.

Assam is a fantasizing and verdant land with eternal blue hills. The state is a treasure of flora and fauna. The mighty and the largest water-carrying river Brahmaputra flows through the state. The state is also famous for its tea gardens and Kaziranga, the wildlife Sanctuary that is a world heritage site. This sanctuary has the world’s largest concentration of the Great Indian One Horned Rhinos. Tourists visiting the state can also enjoy the famous Bihu festival celebrated in the state during certain times of the year.

Manipur is well known for its Hindu culture.  The state has a remarkable natural beauty and elegance coupled with blue green hills, blooming gardens and rushing rivers. It is also famous for the graceful Manipuri dance. Manipur is home to the Keibul Lamjao National Park where the rare Sangai or Brow Antlered Deer is found. The capital city of Imphal is a beautiful hill station with some famous historical buildings. Major tourist attractions of the state are Bishnupur, Kaina, Khongjom, Tengnoupal, Ukhrul, Manipur State Museum, Red Hill and others.

Mizoram is the state home to the Mizo people. The state is famous for handicrafts, local music and tribal culture. Mizoram is also blessed with enormous picturesque scenic beauty. The capital city of Aizawl is a beautiful city with many churches. The major places of tourist attraction of the state are the Tamdil Lake, the plentiful waterfalls and Champhai Village.

Nagaland is home to many different tribes. The state is also bestowed with a natural glamour with high mountains, meandering streams and verdant valleys that in simple terms is out of the ordinary. Nagaland also has tropical forests and other beautiful landscapes that give it tremendous tourism potential.

Tripura is well known for its verdant landscapes. The state is famous for handicrafts and palaces. The state hosts a number of Hindu and Buddhist shrines. Agartala is the capital city.

Arunachal Pradesh is the north eastern most Indian state that receives the first sunlight in India. It is famous for the Tawang monastery and unexplored natural beauty. It has exotic wild life including snow leopard. Itanagar, the capital city houses a number of famous sites that attracts tourists.