Northeast

The North Eastern Region of India is comprised of eight states - Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura. North East is filled with the autonomous joy of natural heaven including the blistering waterfalls, rivers, and forests. With the impact of unique culture and tradition, India's North East proves out to be the paradise location for every visitor. Each North Eastern state has a specialty of its own and to explore the beauty of this part of the country would be a dream of every traveller. There are sensational infrastructure facilities for the tourist and over the years the Northeast has been labeled as the most significant part of the nation for the development of tourism in India.

Culture of Northeast

Northeast shows the warmth of diverse culture and traditions which stand as the pride of every North Eastern resident. Mask Dance in Meghalaya is a cultural dance that is popular all over the country. Naga Dance of Nagaland, Basanta Ras Leela of Manipur, Bamboo Dance in Mizoram and Satriya Nritya of Assam are the famous cultural performances practiced in North-Eastern part of the nation. The residents of this part of the region follow their own religion. The best thing about North East India is that all the eight states under it celebrate every festival like a carnival. Many people around the country gather in North East to witness the historical and traditional festivals of the region.

Cuisine of Northeast

Flavours of northeastern cuisine are as unique and exciting as their cultures and traditions. The dishes are extremely simple and comprises of garden fresh ingredients. Most of the recipes involve meat as a major ingredient and are cooked nicely in mustard oil. Here is a list of dishes from Northeast you must try.

• Khar
• Pitha
• Fish tenga
• Vawksa Rep
• Smoked Pork

Best time to visit Northeast

Best time to visit Northeast is from the months of October to mid May. These months are relatively dry, but you can experience some showers.

People of Northeast

With the involvement of over 220 ethnic groups, the Northeast region of Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Meghalaya is the home of tribal people. Some of the major communities of people in Northeast are

• Ahom
• Maram
• Mizo
• Rabha
• Bhutia
• Angami
• Hajong
• Monsang
• Chakma
• Khasi
• Meitei

Places to visit in Northeast

Tawang

Tawang is a beautiful town in Arunachal Pradesh which is located at the height of 3048 m. It is famous all over the country for the beautiful monasteries and as the birthplace of Dalai Lama. The Tawang Monastery is an absolute treat to watch at Tawang. This holy greeting land with natural picturesque is one that shouldn't be miss at all when visiting Arunachal Pradesh.

Nohkalikai Waterfalls in Meghalaya

This waterfall in Cheraapunji is the fourth highest waterfall in the world. This beautiful and mammoth waterfall has always been the pride of Meghalaya which is the most important blessed gift for increasing the tourism sector of the region. Many tourists not only from India but also from all over the world visit Meghalaya to witness these waterfalls.

Shillong

This hill station is the capital of Northeast which is also known as the 'Scotland of East'. Shillong is an attractive destination providing a soothing climate to visit in all seasons. One can see the dazzling mountain peaks, clear lakes and many museums in Shillong. Elephant Falls is the most popular attraction in Shillong which gives the mesmerizing view of multi-tiered waterfalls.

Living Root Bridges at Cherapunjee

It is another must-visit place in Meghalaya to see the man-made double-decker root bridge. You can see this bridge in Cherapunjee and also get the sight of natural location which provides much-needed refreshment to your soul.

Kaziranga National Park

Kaziranga National Park is the home to the largest population of the one-horned rhinoceros. This big National Park is located in Assam that was awarded the status of World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985. Since then, this National Park has stood out to be the successful wildlife conservation area of India.

Guwahati

Guwahati is the capital of Assam which has all the required and demanding facilities provided to the visitors. Apart from it Guwahati also has some holy temples for the travellers who are visiting the city for religious purposes. Kamakhya Temple, Umananda Temple, and Navagraha Temple are the most popular sacred temples of Guwahati.

Imphal

This beautiful territory in Manipur gives unseen sight of natural sceneries and landscapes. It is also a perfect place to get information about the historical background of Imphal. The INA memorial, Kangla Fort, Shree Govindjee Temple, Langthabal and Manipur Museum are the most popular tourist attractions places in Imphal.

Kohima

Kohima is a beautiful North Eastern land that is situated at a height of 1500 metres. This charming hilly region is the capital of Nagaland which is an ideal destination for delightful and unforgettable adventure journeys like camping, trekking, and hiking.

How to Reach Northeast ?

By Air - By travelling in a flight, you can travel to several states of Northeast with the availability of main airports in Guwahati, Imphal, Dibrugarh, and Silchar.

By Train - The best route to reach the Northeast via railway service is by travelling towards Assam.