5 Most Popular Tourist Destinations in Northeast India
The seven states
of India consisting of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Mizoram, Meghalaya,
Tripura, and Nagaland are collectively known as the “Seven Sister with a total
geographical area of 255,511 square kilometers.
Northeast is one
of the most beautiful and culturally diverse parts of India. The states are connected
by a narrow 12-Km stretch called “Chicken Neck” in Siliguri with the mainland; every
state has a unique culture, tradition, and significance.
Northeast – The gateway
to Relaxing Vacation in Nature’s Arm
This holiday, if
you want adventures and spend time amidst the stunning nature in the
mountainous terrains, the trip to the SEVEN Sisters of India would be an ideal
choice for you.
Located on the
foothills of Himalayas, Northeast India is a combination of sky high mountains,
evergreen rainforests, breathtaking landscapes, and ethnic-cultures with rare
costumes and designs. Major parts of the states are covered with lush green
forests providing an ample of fresh air and cool environment to explore.
Despite the abundance in natural sceneries and historical monuments, the states
are one of the least explored and visited part of the country.
Northeast Tour –
Top Places to Visits
On a Northeast Tour, you will come across
crystal clear lakes, sky-high mountains, never-ending rainforests and many more
beautiful aspects of nature.
Here is the list
of the top five places in the Northeast region that everyone must see.
Kaziranga
National Park
Located in the
Golaghat and Nagaon district of Assam, Kaziranga
National Park is the home for two-third one horned rhinoceros population.
This place is a world heritage site of UNESCO and is known as the landmark of
Assam. Thousands of tourists around the world visit Kaziranga to see these
endangered species.
Cherrapunji –
Nature’s Engineering Home
Cherrapunji is a
small town in the state of Meghalaya known for its extremely wet climate and
living root bridges. These bridges are the masterpieces of nature's
engineering. Living root bridge is the biggest attraction for tourists in
Cherrapunji.
Shillong – The summer
capital of India
Named after the
idol Lei Shyllong worshipped at the Shillong peak, Shillong is one of the most
popular hill stations in northeast India. Shillong should be at the top of your
list if you are planning a Meghalaya
tour. People visit Shillong throughout the year because of its lovely
climate and amazing sceneries.
Manas National
Park
Manas National
Park is the one and only tiger reserve in Assam famous for the golden langur
and red panda. Manas is a tiger reserve project, a UNESCO world heritage site,
and a biosphere reserve in Assam. All these things make it one of the best
national parks that our nation has.
Gangtok
Gangtok is the
capital city of Sikkim and is also known as the gateway to northeast. Gangtok
can be an ideal destination for you if you have a craze of trekking. Tsomgo
Lake, Nathula Pass, and Banjhakri falls are the places that make Gangtok an
ideal place for spending holidays.
Apart from that, here
are some interesting facts about NE:
· The seven sisters
of India have international boundaries with Myanmar, Bangladesh, China and
Bhutan.
·
Tawang Monastery
in Arunachal Pradesh is India’s largest. It is also home to largest groups of
orchids in Asia.
·
Loktak is India’s
largest freshwater lake located in Manipur.
·
Mawsynram is
officially the world’s wettest place on Earth.
·
Mawlynnong is the
cleanest village in Asia and situated in Meghalaya.
·
Digboi is home to
India’s oldest oil refinery.
·
Home to diverse
culture, dance, and festivals – Hornbill festival, Bihu, Bamboo dance, and so
on.
In fact,
Northeast India has thousands of things to explore and witness in the trip. But,
you must leave behind your tech savvy life to appreciate nature gift to human!!
Choose one of these
places to visit and explore Northeast India’s natural beauty, tradition and
cultures for a memorable experience.
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