Experience the Diversity of North East India

North East India is a delightful melange of cultural diversity with its topography echoing its aesthetic doctrine with equal enthusiasm. When I first took a trip to the Seven Sisters of the Northeast, I could hardly believe that I was travelling through India. Although this entire neighbourhood is occupied, by several tribes and sub-tribes, the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura always extends a warm welcome. Despite being claimed mostly by the tribals, North East India still maintains the highest literacy rate in India. Then there’s enchanting scenery that will instantly draw you into its fold!

Umiam Lake evening

The mesmerising landscapes of the verdurous Nagaland, Meghalaya, Guwahati and neighbouring areas match panoramas you typically spot in Austria or Slovakia. Even with appalling roads and long distances, cascading waterfalls, long steep forest slopes, gushing rivers and unicorn Rhinos make it worth the travel. North East India is a magical destination; whether it be its flourishing flora or fauna besides centuries-old Brahmaputra Valley or the Buddhist chants enveloping multicoloured monasteries dotted near the misty Himalayan valleys.

I was surprised to find that apart from hosting the 2/3rd of the world’s Rhinos, North East India is also home to the world’s 70% Orchids. Assam, of all the seven Northeastern states, is the largest, and most accessible. Apart from exploring wildlife also, take a look at the ‘pristine’ Assamese golden-green spectacles of rice fields and manicured tea estates outlined with Azure-blue skies and overhanging rock faces. Assam is the birthplace of Indian tea, and here you will discover ample chartreuse-green plantations lounging across 3000 sq. km of land.

Talking about plantations, pineapples, Outenga, Nora Bogori plum, Nemu Tenga, Jolphai Olives, and Kuji Thekera are some of the topical fruits that stimulate a healthy appetite. Music lovers should visit Kohima, Nagaland at the time they organize Hornbill festival. A lot of music and trekking enthusiasts visit North East India during the festival. To explore a traditional canvas, visit the fascinating Bihu Festival of Assam and take Nagaland Tribe Tours. No matter where you choose to go, you will be encompassed by tourist attractions that are an absolute feast to the eyes.

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4 thoughts on “Experience the Diversity of North East India

  1. Hi Veidehi, as mentioned in the above Seroi Lily is worth visiting, which is in Manipur. Another option is Dzukou Valley, which is in Nagaland, near border to Manipur.

  2. Thanks for the article, North-East India can be explore more, there’s lots of places which will not be found in any other parts of India. Can and see it for yourself :)…

  3. I you visit Manipur dont forget to climb the siroy mountain and see Seroi Lily. Siroi lily, is a very very rare Indian species of plant found only in the upper reaches of the Siroi hill ranges in the Ukhrul district of Manipur, India.

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