Sunita Koch

North East India – Travel Guide

The North East region of India is fast emerging as the top destination for off the beaten track experiences. One of the last sanctuaries in Asia for anthropology, endangered wildlife, daunting mountains and landscapes, here people’s lives are dictated by the rise and folds of the mountains and ebb and flow of its rivers.

The least explored part of the country, and perhaps the most beautiful, comprising the states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura and Nagaland, called as the “Seven Sisters”, the region was ravaged by separatist violence for many decades. But in recent times, peace has returned and more and more people are now exploring the region although impact of tourism in the region is still in its infancy.

In this North East India Travel Guide we focus on the essential things you should know before your trip to this wondrous region.

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North East India – Beyond the crowds

If you are looking for an adventure off the beaten track in India, you have to travel to North East India. A breathtaking destination that is unique and much different from the rest of the country. And yet, it remains distinctly Indian, in culture and traditions.

The region comprising the Indian states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura is wedged between Bhutan, Tibet (China), Bangladesh and Myanmar. The first thing you notice during your visit to this place is the complete absence of the chaos – the noise, traffic and the teeming crowds – of Delhi, Jaipur and Mumbai.

This is the quietest and the least populated part of India, with an almost perfect climate. It never gets too hot, and stays cool even during the summer. There is travel caution during the monsoons for the period June- September, when some parts of the region receive excessive rainfall. However, September is the time of receding monsoons and for those who do not mind a bit of rainfall, the sights around the place are at their best.

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Kaziranga National Park

Kaziranga National Park

The Kaziranga National Park of Assam is famous for the endangered One-Horned Rhinoceros, with two third of its population found in this park alone.

This popular National Park has been declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is situated at the edge of the Eastern Himalayas, and spread across an area of 807 sq. km within the districts of Golaghat and Nagaon of Assam. It is one of the most bio-diverse regions in the world with a variety of flora and fauna.

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