The Cultural And Scenic Beauty Of 8 North-Eastern State Of India: Paradise Unexplored!

The “Paradise Unexplored,” is named after the Eight North-Eastern states of India namely Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Sikkim, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland and Tripura. An incredible tourist destination with the breathtaking beauty of the hills, waterfall, snowfall, valleys clouds, diversity of culture and many more. The hills and the valleys make a perfect destination for camping, trekking, rock climbing, and other adventurous activities etc. Each state has its rich history and interesting culture to discover which is perfect for a holiday trip with family, friends, and couples. North Eastern India, has its own attraction and fascination where you can feel like ‘Heaven on Earth’.

 Arunachal Pradesh

Geographically, Arunachal Pradesh is the largest northeastern state, popularly known as ‘the land of the dawn-lit mountains’. It is also named as the Land of the Botanists or the Orchid State of India. This state is enriched with historical monuments and archaeological attractions. Along with the rich and colourful culture, the fascinating and captivating charm is much-loved by all tourists. Some most visited places are Mechukha, Tawang, Namdhapa National Park etc. Arunachal Pradesh is home to the largest Buddhist monastery in India, the Tawang monastery. If you are looking for an adventurous place in India with snowfall, a fairytale view, a waterfall, historical monuments enriched with flora and fauna and a lot more then Arunachal Pradesh will offer you the life and most exciting experience.

ASSAM

Assam is known as the ‘Land of the Blue Hills and Red Rivers’, of northeastern states. Assam is popularly known for its tea, petroleum, silk, resources and flora & fauna throughout the world. The most prominent places to visit in Assam are Majuli, Kaziranga, and Kamakhya Temple.

If you are keen to visit a culturally rich tourist place in India, then Majuli is the largest River Island in the world. The Kamakhya Temple is a shrine for the mother goddess Kamakhya. Kaziranga National Park, a Home to a two-thirds population of one-horned rhinoceros in the world.

Manipur

Manipur is known as the ‘Jewel of India’, a picturesque little town with its ethnic people living peacefully. It is a land of beauty with Varieties of bluish-green hills, fresh flowers, waterfalls and lakes surrounding it. If you visit Manipur in the month of April-May, you can witness the spectacular Spring Festival, Lai Haraoba, which is a combination of ethnic costumes and ritualistic dance performances.

The must-visit place in Manipur is Loktak Lake, the floating Lake of the world, Imphal the Khwairamband Bazaar, Imphal. It is known as the ‘shoppers’ heaven market’ and the Ima Market is one of the main attractions. From exquisite handlooms to household goods, this market has it all. So, all you ladies do is make sure that you visit this place.

Meghalaya

Meghalaya is also known as the ‘Abode of Clouds’, for its picturesque beauty and state covered with greenery. If you are passionate about exploring a combination of adventure, nature, mountain, trekking, rock climbing, waterfall and beauty at its best.  The most loved tourist destination spot in Meghalaya are, Cherapunjee, Dawki, Shillong, Mawlynnong village, and William Nagar. Cherapunjee is known as the wettest place on the Earth, enriched with some spectacular spots to visit. Other major captivating places are Mawsmai Caves, Root Bridge, Nohkalikai Falls and a lot of others. Shillong, which is also known as the Scotland of India an eye-catching spectacular place like Ward’s Lake, Lady Hydari Park, and Elephant Falls. Mawlynnong is Asia’s cleanest village inhabited by natural beauty, living Root Bridge, and balancing rock which is a must-visit place.

Mizoram

Mizoram is an extremely cultured agrarian state and has thick bamboo forests. This state gave me some wonderful experiences of adventure and culture. The highest peak of Mizoram is Phawngpui Mountain known as ‘the Blue Mountain’. The Anthurium Festival celebrated every September in the locales of ‘Reiek Village’ is a unique and colourful festival in Mizoram. It is a three-day spectacular exhibiting a rich cultural state.

The farthest northeastern state of India is Nagaland which is home to numerous tribes of people. Each tribe with a unique and colourful set of customs, cultures, and languages. Nagaland is the ‘Falcon Capital of the World’ enriched with a variety of flora and fauna. Nearly two-thirds of the state is occupied with tropical and sub-tropical evergreen forests.

The Hornbill Festival celebrated in the first week of December is the major attraction of the state.  The celebration is a combination of dances, crafts, performances, sports, parades, games, and delicious food which lasts for a week. Some most visited place in the state is dzukou valley, Khonoma village, Mokokchung and many more. Nagaland is popular for its forests and a unique form of agriculture with a diverse culture.

Sikkim

If you want to visit a place with snowfall in the northeast, then Sikkim is your best choice which is a dreamland in itself. Sikkim is situated in the biological hotspot of the lower Himalayas. The state has numerous levels of elevation, with a wide variability of plants from tropical to alpine, temperate, and tundra ones. Some of the most visited places are Pelling, Gangtok, Lachung and Dzongri and innumerable others. The state has a lot more to offer from adventure, nature, food, market, and waterfall to snowfall. The other places to visit, include a rock garden, the local monastery, and the waterfall at Rimbi, the magnificent Kanchenjunga Waterfalls, the Singshore Bridge and the Chhange Waterfalls. The best time to visit Sikkim is from mid-March to April, and then from September to mid-October. It has a fairy tale view with astonishing dreamlike beauty.

Tripura

Tripura boasts of comprising three diverse ecosystems freshwater, forest, and mountain. The state has numerous wildlife sanctuaries, like Gumti, Sipahijola, Trishna and Rowa national parks, namely, Rajbari National Park and Clouded Leopard National Park. After Guwahati, Agartala is the second largest city in North-East India, located near Howrah River. It has some magnificent places to visit with a rich history. Ujjayanta Palace is a must-visit for its beautiful Mughal Garden and architecture with pools and fountains.