Top reasons to plan your next vacation to northeast India
1. Wonder at the Stunning Scenery
Northeast is a relatively less explored destination in India. You will find beautiful landscape that still retains its original form. Lovely roads cut through the mountains, trees, wild ferns and several heaps of lush greenery are a treat to the eye. Most of the Northeastern states have hilly offbeat destinations and travelling through the hairpin turns and cave-like mountain edges makes the travel experience thrilling.
2. Drive through adventurous terrains
Roads are the main means of transport in Northeast and the only option for trade transfers as well. To visit the highest parts of Northeast, the roads can get quite tricky, especially at the higher altitude. Sikkim is one of the best places to visit in Northeast India if you are looking for adventure. Tsomgo Lake is a sight to behold, situated at 1,2310 meters, probably the best places for nature lovers. Also, if you love a little more adventure, then you can take a road trip to Zuluk Hamlet in Sikkim, Tezpur to Tawang and Shillong to Cherrapunji.
3. Take a walk amidst the serene forests
The Northeastern demography and the unharmed forests are perfect places to unwind with nature. The lush forests are an integral part of this vacation. You can find various mountain ranges across the Northeastern states, from Naga Hills to Patkai mountain range, Lushai and the Garo-Khasi-Jaintia hills, there’s plenty for mountain lovers. The area boasts scenic valleys where you can head out for picnics and enjoy the company of your loved ones amidst nature.
4. Marvel at the rustic charm
Northeast has this natural rustic charm that can entice any tourist. This may be because distant from other parts of India, most of these states in the northeast have remained untouched by too much commercialisation. Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh’s glacial mountains and high-altitude lakes have a vivid appeal amongst adventure seekers. These simple towns and villages are meant for the detoxifying vacation.
5. Be a part of its unique culture
Northeast is popular for its unique and vibrant culture inspired by their traditionally strong cultural relations with Thailand and Burma. States like Manipur and Meghalaya are very different from the rest of India. You can look forward to a holiday experience unlike any other, you can witness interesting festivals as well.
6. Intriguing tribal people
There are so many tribes that it is difficult to list them down here. If witnessing different tribal cultures, traditions and customs entice you, then plan your visit during the famous festival of Nagaland, Hornbill Festival. Nagaland alone has 16 tribes, Manipur has 29 and Assam has 18 tribes, each with distinct languages. If you visit Nagaland, you can drive to the farthest district called Mon for a more up, close and personal experience with the tribal life, inhabited by the last surviving headhunting tribe, the Konyak tribal people.
7. Fascinating wildlife
One of the best ways of making your Northeast India tour exciting is by ensuring that you visit the wildlife spots. Kanchendzonga National Park in Sikkim, Balphakram National Park in Meghalaya, Kaziranga National Park in Assam, etc. are only some of the most visited wildlife parks in Northeast.
8. Savour the delectable cuisine
You will find a whole lot of variety of Northeastern foods to gorge on. There is the Assamese meal Khar to the famous Mizo snack Sanpiau and Nagaland’s scrumptious smoked pork. Different states have different dishes with their own twist to it. You will find lots of cozy cafes, roadside delights, as well as high end restaurants with local and global cuisines. If eating is in your top things to do on your vacation, then you will find endless options for savouring Northeastern food at local events and festivals too.
9. Rich culture and vibrant festivals
Northeast is considered as a tourism destination for various reasons, one of them being a wide variety of interesting festivals. Moatsu Mong, which is celebrated for a good harvest, Saga Dawa in Sikkim celebrates the three achievements of Gautama Buddha. Lively events like Ziro Festival and Hornbill Festival are much awaited events that occur once a year. These events are one of the main attractions for tourists from India and abroad. So if you are planning a trip to the Northeast, make sure you do so around these festivals’ dates.
10. Thrill of walking near international borders
You need a passport to cross borders from one country to another, but there is a different feel and thrill in waling very close to an international border and being able to get a sneak peek into another country without having crossed the borders. You can do so between Arunachal Pradesh and China, and between Manipur and Myanmar. So much so, that you can literally step one foot in Myanmar and the other in India. Now isn’t hat cool?
There is so much to do in Northeast India. You can book a family tour package for holidaying or check out the various wildlife packages in Northeast if you like to venture alone.
