North-East India is one of the many intriguing places of not only India but also of the World. There are multiple reasons for which you should definitely plan a trip to North-East India; some of them being rich handicraft heritage, challenging treks, exciting culture, brilliant music, Eco-friendly destinations and many more. So without wasting any more time, let's dive into this amazing journey and discuss the top five destinations of this entrancing region of India.
- Kaziranga National Park, Assam : Kaziranga National Park is a world heritage site along the river Brahmaputra on the North and the Karbi Anglong hills on the South. It is mainly famous for the Great Indian one horned rhinoceros and is also inhabited by many other animals like Asian elephant, wild water buffalo, and swamp deer and thousands of birds. Kaziranga also has the highest density of tigers in the world and is declared a Tiger Reserve in 2006.
- Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh : Tawang can be considered as the cultural epicentre of Arunachal Pradesh and is famous for the largest Buddhist Monastery (called the Tawang Monastery) in India situated at an elevation of approximately 10,000 feet. Tawang Monastery gives a breathtaking view of the Tawang-Tsu valley. Tawang offers its tourists a heavenly and spiritual experience.
- Tsomgo Lake, Sikkim : Also known as Changu Lake, Tsomgo Lake is a glacial lake in Sikkim. The lake looks different at different seasons. In winter the tranquil lake remains frozen with the surrounding area covered in snow while in late spring the lakeside is covered with flowers in full bloom which adds a riot of colours around the lake. A Yak ride on the frozen lake in winters is like adding a feather in a cap.
- Dzukou Valley, Nagaland : Located in borders of the state of Nagaland and Manipur, Dzukou Valley is an amazing place for trekking and camping. The base of the trek is at Viswema Village, about 25 km from Kohima. It is every trekker’s dream to explore this part of ecstasy. The enchanted valley is home to a variety of flowers which will leave you mesmerised with its natural bliss.
- Cherrapunji, Meghalaya : Known for its living root bridges, made from rubber trees, Cherrapunjee, also known as Sohra, is a high-altitude town in Meghalaya. It is one of the wettest places in the world which provides its tourists with stunning landscapes. There are number of fascinating waterfalls worth visiting but Nohkalikai Falls is the tallest plunge waterfall in India with the height of 1115 feet.
