Top 8 Places to Visit in North East India
Comprising of 8 states - Arunachal
Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura and
panning across the lower Himalayan range, North Eastern India is a treasure
trove for travelers and one of the top holiday destinations in India. Holiday package for North East India will take you on a journey to the lands enveloped
in the lush green rolling hills, untouched natural beauty of the valley and
topped with clear blue skies.
Wondering where to go on your trip to
the seven sisters? Here are a few places which cannot be missed out on:
Kaziranga
National Park (Assam)
Panning over a sprawling area of 430 sq.
km. this park is home to the famous one horned rhinoceros and one of the top
destinations in North East India for nature lovers, adventure seekers and
holiday goers. A UNESCO world heritage site this iconic national park is a
breeding ground for numerous birds, animals and plants like, elephants, swamp
deer, white fronted goose, ferruginous duck, Asian openbill stork and many more.
- Best time to visit - November to February
- Safari timings - 8 am to 10 am (morning) / 2 pm to 4 pm (evening)
Situated along the valley of the Tawang
River this monastery is the largest in India and the second largest in the
world. Home to almost 450 monks the monastery is enclosed inside 282 metres
tall wall. Not only will you witness a captivating view of the valley below
surrounded by snowcapped mountain and coniferous covered forests, but you will
also have a surreal, one of a kind experience.
- Best time to Visit - March to October
- Monastery Timings - 9 am to 6 pm
Situated in the eastern Sikkim region
this pass is located at a whopping height od 14,140 feet above sea level. This
pass is the connection between the Indian state of Sikkim and China’s Tibetan
autonomous region. One of the vital purposes of this pass is to increase the
connectivity between the Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage sites and is one of the
main points of interest in North East tourism.
- Best Time to Visit - May to October
- Pass Timings - can be done during day time after obtaining the required permits from Gangtok.
Also known as Bing Bong falls this
magnificent cascading waterfall is one of the most breathtaking and surreal
sites of interest in North east India. The water plunges from a height of about
100 metres, and is nestled among the deep greenery of the surrounding valley. Your
romantic trip to north east will be a success with a visit to this magnificent
site.
Best Time to Visit - April to November
Visitation Timings - 8 am to 6 pm
Shri
Govindajee Mandir (Manipur)
This is the largest Hindu temple
dedicated to Lord Vishnu in Manipur and attracts numerous Vaishanavites for
darshan from across the nation. The temple is constructed using simple designs
and styles along with two gold plated domes and a large congregation hall. Built
in the year 1846 this temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna and his consort
Radha.
- Best Time to Visit - September to April
- Temple timings - 5 am to 12 pm / 4 pm to 9 pm (it is advised to visit the temple early in the morning to avoid the crowd)
This tiger reserve was a part of Project
Tiger funded by the government of India with an aim of preserving the natural
biodiversity and the tigers in the area, and is also the largest wildlife
sanctuary in Mizoram. The entire area is covered in jungle streams, rivulets,
tall forest trees and a massive collection of flora and fauna. Visiting this
place is a must if you want to have a thrilling experience in the wild.
- Best Time to Visit - November to February
- Reserve Timings - 8 am to 5 pm
One of the most famous attractions of
North East India this bridge is known for being an evidence of nature’s
miracles. This fascinating bridge is made by continuously winding and
manipulating the roots of the trees in a particular manner located on the banks
of the river. This place is visited by numerous travelers and nature
enthusiasts on a daily basis after covering a 2-3 hour trek.
- Best Time to Visit - June to February
- Bridge Timings - 8 am to 4 pm
Also known as Barapani Lake, this site
is a reservoir which is created by damming up the Umiam River during the early
1960s with the main catchment area spreading up to an area of 220 sq. km. This
place is also one of the prime centres of attraction in North East India and is
popular for its water sports and other adventure activities. One can also sit
by the lake and enjoy the beautiful setting sun.
- Best Time to Visit - June to September
- Lake Timings - 9 am to 5 pm
Meghalaya is one of the unexplored places in India which has immense things to do as well. There are many tourist places in Shillong, Meghalaya that you can visit for a great experience.
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