Tuesday, November 8, 2011

North East India

North East India comprises of seven states commonly known as the “Seven Sisters”. They are Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura.

The North East is a true frontier region. It has over 2000 km of border with Bhutan, China, Myanmar and Bangladesh and is connected to the rest of India by a narrow 20 km wide corridor of land. One of the most ethically and linguistically diverse regions in Asia, each state has its distinct cultures and traditions.

From times immemorial, India’s North East has been the meeting point of many communities, faiths and cultures. A place renowned for its magical beauty and bewildering diversity, North East India is the home for more than 166 separate tribes speaking a wide range of languages. Some groups have migrated over the centuries from places as far as South East Asia; they retain their cultural traditions and values but are beginning to adapt to contemporary lifestyles. Its jungles are dense, its rivers powerful and rain, and thunderstorms sweep across the hills, valleys and plains during the annual monsoons.

The lushness of its landscape, the range of communities and geographical and ecological diversity makes the North East quite different from other parts of the subcontinent. In winters, mist carpets the valleys but swirls around the traveller in hills during summer rains, thus creating an enchanting and romantic atmosphere. The region has borders with Myanmar Bhutan and Bangladesh.

The festivals and celebrations in the North- eastern states of India are a colourful reflection of the people and their lives. Throughout the year, different people celebrate festivals with lot of fanfare in different ways, most of them centering around their modes of living and livelihood.
North East India comprises of seven states commonly known as the “Seven Sisters”. They are Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura.

Each state is a traveller’s paradise, with picturesque hills and green meadows which shelters thousand of species of flora and fauna. In addition, the states provide scope for angling, boating, rafting, trekking and hiking. Besides, there are a number of wild life sanctuaries and national parks where rare animals, birds and plants which will surely provide fascinating insight to the visitors.









Fascinating attractions of North East India:

Monasteries of Sikkim: Beautifully built, the monasteries of Sikkim have unique charm about them.

Tawang Lake: Incredibly beautiful, Tawang lake conquers the hearts of all visitors.

Nagaland Tribes: The culture and History of Nagaland beautifully reflects in the customs, beliefs, traditions and activities of its tribes. Originally the inhabitants of Nagaland were called 'Hill people' or Hao (tribes).

Bihu Festival - Three Festivals Rolled into One: Holding immense national importance, Bihu festival is the most celebrated festival of Assamese. This festival is a combination of three Bihu festivals of Assam. Leaving behind their daily routines,


Hill stations of North-East India display nature in the purest form, the original beauty created by the Almighty resides here. These hill stations have natural beauty in abundance. They are far away from hustle bustle and pollution.


Assam Tea Gardens produce one of the most widely consumed beverages called tea in plenty. Assam is famous the world over for manufacturing the tea which is known for its texture, flavour, aroma and colour.


One Horned Rhino
Kaziranga National Park is famous for many reasons. UNESCO declared it as a World Heritage Site. It is a home to the One horned Rhinoceroses and is the oldest National Park of Assam. It was declared a Tiger Reserve in 2006.

Kaziranga National Park
Kaziranga National Park is famous for many reasons. UNESCO declared it as a World Heritage Site. It is a home to the One horned Rhinoceroses and is the oldest National Park of Assam.

Trekking in Sikkim
Passionate about adventure! Enjoy every moment of adventure in the adventurous Sikkim. Here a lot of opportunities are available for satisfying the thirst of the tourists for adventure.

Mighty Kanchanjunga Trekking
Mighty Kanchanjunga Trekking is a fascinating experience for the trekking enthusiasts. The adventurous trials crafted by nature are full of natural beauty frozen in time.

North-East Indian Cuisine
North-East Indian Cuisine represents an exotic blend of mouth watering dishes with regional differences and foreign influence.

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