Top tourists destinations in North East India

Wanna take a break from your work and run away to a place filled with peace and happiness? With the constant busy life where planning to visit the infinite number of tourist places with a limited number of days and the budget is frustrating. So here are the top places in North East India where you can invest your time and money which will give you best return and that’s peace, happiness and Instagram worthy pictures!

Assam

A state situated in the middle of the northeast is rich in culture, wildlife, geography and it’s diverse festivals. Assam attracts thousands of tourists every year. If it’s a multinational brand or local hand made product made of jute and skill, every item can be found in Assam. Assam has a variety of places to offer for tourist to satisfy their hunger for photogenic places.

• Kamakhya Temple

Kamakhya temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the mother goddess Kamakhya. Located in the Nilachal Hill in the western part of Guwahati in Assam, Kamakhya Temple is one of the most revered shrines of Goddess Shakti in India. The whole of the Guwahati can be seen from the top of the Kamakhya Temple.

• Balaji Temple

Temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara is considered to be a very holy place for Hindu Pilgrimage. Located at the edge of the National Highway 37, is a beautiful white architecture along with large gardens which soothe the minds of the devotees.

• Kaziranga

Kaziranga is a wildlife sanctuary which is the home of the highest density of tigers, elephants, wild water buffalo and swamp deer and the world’s great one-horned rhinoceroses is a world heritage site. These species are the major tourist attractions.

• Majuli

Majuli is a river island in the Brahmaputra river. Majuli island is accessible by ferries from the city of Jorhat.

Majuli is considered as “Largest river island in the world” .

Majuli is the largest river island is included in the list of World heritage site of India in the UNESCO list.

Meghalaya

The name means “the abode of clouds” in Sanskrit. This state is a hilly state in northeastern India. Meghalaya is famous for the highest rainfall, subtropical forests and biodiversity.

Meghalaya is considered as the “Scotland of the north east India.”

There are a variety of places in this state to explore and travel.

• Shillong

Shillong is a hill station and is the capital of Meghalaya. Shillong is famous for Umiam lake, Wards Lake, Elephant falls, Shillong peak and many more.

• Mawlylong

Mawlynnong is considered as “The cleanest village in Asia“.

This village is located in the East Khasi Hills of Meghalaya. It is also referred to as “God’s own Garden“.This village also consists of a “Living Root Bridge” which is one of it’s kind!

• Dawki

Crystal clear waters and a delightful boat ride in the lake that make it a fantastic day trip. It’s perfect for the people who want some adventure. Dawki is a place full of surprises. Dawki offers a variety of activities for the tourists camping, bonfire, boating and many more.

Arunachal Pradesh

One of the states of North East is Arunachal Pradesh which shares its border with Bhutan, Myanmar and China. Itanagar is the state capital. This state is known for its pristine beauty and lush green forests. The state is also known as the “Land of the rising sun”.

• Tawang

Tawang is famous for its 400-year-old monastery. This monastery is one of the biggest Buddhist monasteries to be found in India and it’s an important pilgrimage centre for the devotees of Buddha. Tawang attracts travellers with its natural beauty and scenic locations.

• Bomdila

Situated at 8000 feet above the sea level Bomdila provides varied forms of natural beauty including snow-capped mountain ranges of Himalayas. Bomdila has a variety of places to offer such as Sessa Orchid Sanctuary, Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary, Dirang valley and many more.

Nagaland

Nagaland is a mountainous state in northeast India. This state is the home of diverse indigenous with festivals and markets celebrating the different tribe’s culture.

• Dzokou Valley

Yes. it’s real.. and No! It’s not somewhere outside India..! Search on the internet if you find that doubtful. This valley is located on the border of Nagaland and Manipur. It’s famous for its natural environment, seasonal flowers and flora and fauna.

• Mockokchung

It’s a town located in Nagaland filled with rich culture and heritage is famous for its uniqueness and calmness.

Mizoram

Mizoram is famous for being the district with the highest literacy rate in India. High hills and breathtaking valleys along with rivers and lakes make Mizoram one of the most sought after holiday destinations in North East India.

• Champhai

A must visit place in Mizoram. It’s a place worth visiting. Champhai is one of the most popular tourist destinations of Mizoram. A large number of rare species are found in this place including Barking Deer, Himalayan Black Bear, Sambar, Hill myna and many more. The enchanting surrounding, lush forests and freshness attract tourists here.

The list above is only a few top destinations there are more than hundreds of places to visit in North East India.

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