Northeast India, is the easternmost region of India representing both a geographic and political administrative division of the country. It comprises eight states – Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura and Sikkim.
States in the North Eastern Region are well connected by air-transport conducting regular flights to all major cities in the country. The states also own several small airstrips for military and private purposes which may be accessed using Pawan Hans helicopter services. The region currently has two international airports viz. Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, Bir Tikendrajit International Airport Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport conducting flights to Thailand, Myanmar, Nepal and Bhutan. While the airport in Sikkim is under-construction, Bagdogra Airport (IATA: IXB, ICAO: VEBD) remains the closest domestic airport to the state.
The eight states of North East India are blessed with scenic natural beauty, salubrious weather, rich biodiversity, rare wild life, historical sites, distinct cultural and ethnic heritage and warm and welcoming people. The region offers unforgettable visits for tourists interested in wild life, religious, cultural and ethnic tourism, river cruises, golf and a host of others. There is also great scope for mountaineering, trekking and adventure tourism in the region.
Northeast of India is home to many wildlife sanctuaries like Kaziranga National Park famous for the one horned rhinoceros, Manas National Park, Nameri, Orang, Dibru Saikhowa in Assam, Namdhapha in Arunachal Pradesh, Balpakram in Meghalaya, Keibul Namjao in Manipur, Intanki in Nagaland, Khangchendzonga in Sikkim. The mighty Brahmaputra flows through the length of Assam where tourists can enjoy memorable river cruises and the flowing rivers of Arunachal Pradesh which feed the Brahmaputra offering incredible white water rafting experiences.
Must visit places in North East India region:
Arunachal Pradesh: Tawang, Ziro, Sela Pass, Bomdila etc.
Assam: Kaziranga National Park, Kamakhya Temple, Brahmaputra River
Manipur: Loktak Lake, Moirang, Khwairamband Bazar/ Ima Market
Meghalaya: Shillong, Cherrapunji, Mawlynnong, Dawki, Mawphlang Sacred Grove
Mizoram: Aizawl, Thenzawl, Hmuifang, Vantawng Falls
Nagaland: Khonoma, Wokha, Pfutsero, Mokokchung
Sikkim: Gangtok, Changu Lake, Rumtek, Aritar
Tripura: Ujjayanta Palace, Tripura Sundari Temple, Rudrasagar Lake, Unakoti
On arrivalNJP Rly Station / IXB Airport, pick up and transfer to Gangtok
On arrival Gangtok, check-in hotel
Evening free for own activity
Overnight stay at Gangtok
After early breakfast, proceed to Tsomgo Lake & Baba mandir.
Return to Gangtok by afternoon
Evening free for leisure
Overnight stay at Gangtok
Breakfast at hotel
Proceed to half day sightseeing of Cottage Industry, Dro-dul Chorten, Institute of Tibetology, Flower show and Handicraft Centre (maximum 3 hours).
Afternoon drive to Pelling
On arrival check-in hotel
Evening free for leisure
Overnight stay at Pelling
After breakfast start for full day sightseeing.
1st Half tour - Darap village, Rimbi water Falls, Sewaro Rock Garden, Khecheopalri Lake &Khangchendzongha waterfalls.
In afternoon start for 2nd Half tour - Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdantse Ruins, New Halipad Ground.
Evening free for leisure
Overnight stay at Pelling
Breakfast at hotel and check-out
Transfer to Darjeeling
On arrival, check-in hotel
Afternoon, the Mall on your own
Overnight stay at Darjeeling
Early Morning around 04:00 am proceed to Tiger hill to watch the spectacular sunrise over Mt. Khangchendzongha (28,208 ft. World’s 3rd highest peak)
Way back visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop.
After breakfast visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, P.N. Zoological Park (Thursday closed), Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee self-help Centre (Sunday closed), Tea Garden (outer view) and Japanese Temple.
Evening free for leisure
Overnight stay at Darjeeling
After breakfast check out from hotel and take the departure transfer to NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport for your onward journey.
On arrivalNJP Rly Station / IXB Airport, pick up and transfer to Darjeeling.
On arrival Darjeeling, check-in hotel
Evening free for own activity
Overnight stay at Darjeeling
Early Morning around 04:00 am proceed to Tiger hill to watch the spectacular sunrise over Mt. Khangchendzongha (28,208 ft. World’s 3rd highest peak)
Way back visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop.
After breakfast visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, P.N. Zoological Park (Thursday closed), Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee self-help Centre (Sunday closed), Tea Garden (outer view) and Japanese Temple.
Evening free for leisure
Overnight stay at Darjeeling
Breakfast at hotel
Proceed to full day excursion of Mirik Lake. Enjoy boating on lake (on direct payment basis). One may visit Pashupati market (Indo Nepal Boarder).
In evening return to the hotel.
Overnight stay at Darjeeling
After breakfast check out from hotel and take the departure transfer to NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport for your onward journey.
On arrivalNJP Rly Station / IXB Airport, pick up and transfer to Gangtok
On arrival Gangtok, check-in hotel
Evening free for own activity
Overnight stay at Gangtok
After early breakfast, proceed to Tsomgo Lake & Baba mandir.
Return to Gangtok by afternoon
Evening free for leisure
Overnight stay at Gangtok
Breakfast at hotel
Proceed to half day sightseeing ofCottage Industry, Dro-dul Chorten, Institute of Tibetology, Flower show and Handicraft Centre (maximum 3 hours).
Afternoon drive to Darjeeling
On arrival check-in hotel
Evening free for leisure
Overnight stay at Darjeeling
Early Morning around 04:00 am proceed to Tiger hill to watch the spectacular sunrise over Mt. Khangchendzongha (28,208 ft. World’s 3rd highest peak)
Way back visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop.
After breakfast visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, P.N. Zoological Park (Thursday closed), Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee self-help Centre (Sunday closed), Tea Garden (outer view) and Japanese Temple.
Evening free for leisure
Overnight stay at Darjeeling
After breakfast check out from hotel and take the departure transfer to NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport for your onward journey.
Pick up from NJP Station / Bagdograairport and Transfer Lamahata
On the way we enjoy Teesta River view.
Check in Lamahata Home stay
Afternoon enjoy at Lamahata Eco Park
Overnight stay at Lamahata
After breakfast, proceed to sightseeing of Tinchuley and Takdah tea estate, orchid garden.
Later return and evening enjoy the serenity of Lamahata
Overnight stay at Lamahata
After breakfast, check-out and proceed to Sittong via Mongpo
Enroute visit Jogighat Bridge
On arrival check-in Homestay
Evening, take a stroll in the proximity
Overnight at Sittong
Have a leisurely breakfast
Proceed to sightseeing of Ahaldara tea estate, Orange garden etc.
Return to the Homestay at afternoon
Evening is at leisure
Overnight at Sittong
After breakfast proceed to Chatakpur
Chatakpur is the paradise of Nature Lovers. You may expect one of the best view of Kan kanchanjungaon a bright sunney day.
On arrival check-in Homestay
Spend rest of the day at leisure
Overnight at Chatakpur
After breakfast proceed to visit Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary, Sandakphu view point etc
Later return to Chtakpur
Take a leisurely stroll in and around
Overnight at Chatakpur
After breakfast, check-out
Proceed to NJP rly station.
Enroute visit Lepchajagat and Mirik Lake.
Pick up from Guwahatirly stn / airport and Transfer Shillong
On the way visit Umium Lake
On arrival Shillong, check-in hotel
Evening you may visit the famous police bazar for local eateries
Overnight stay at Shillong
After breakfast, proceed to full day excursion trip to Cherapunjee. The town of Cherrapunji is nestled in the East Khasi Hills about 50 km southwest of the state’s capital, Shillong.
Visit Visit to Seven Sister Falls, Nahkhalikai Falls, Mwasmai Cave, eco – park.
Drive back to Shillong.
Overnight stay at Shillong
After breakfast, proceed to full day sightseeing of Shillong
Visit city’s own Ward’s Lake is popular for short garden walks & boating.The Botanical Garden offers plethora of indigenous and exotic plants & rare collection of orchids.
Lady Hydari Park is a Japanese style landscaped park endowed with streaches of roses & exquisite flowers.The Mini zoo adjacent to the park has about 73 birds, 140 reptiles & mammals.
Also visit Elephant Falls, State museum on the day tour.
Evening, take a stroll in the proximity
Overnight stay at Shillong
After breakfast drive from Shillong to Mawllynnong Village
Mawlynnong Village located in the East Khasi Hills of Meghalaya, also referred as ‘God’s own garden’ has won the acclaim of being the cleanest village in Asia in 2003.
Enjoy a trek to the Living Root Bridge at a neighboring village Riwai.
Also visit the Dawki border.
Drive back to Shillong in the evening.
Overnight stay at Shillong
After breakfast proceed to Guwahati
On arrival check-in hotel
Afternoon visit Nehru Park, ISKCON Temple
Overnight at Guwahati
Early morning visit Kamakhya Temple
Have breakfast at hotel and check-out
Proceed to Guwahati rly stn / airport for onward journey
On arrivalNJP Rly Station / IXB Airport, pick up and transfer to Gangtok
On arrival Gangtok, check-in hotel
Evening free for own activity
Overnight stay at Gangtok
After early breakfast, proceed to Tsomgo Lake & Baba mandir.
Return to Gangtok by afternoon
Evening free for leisure
Overnight stay at Gangtok
After breakfast pick up from hotel & transfer to Lachen (9,800 ft.).
Enroute visit Singhik View point, Seven Sister Water Fall, Naga Water Fall
On arrival Lachen, check-in hotel and evening free
Overnight at Lachen
Early Morning drive to Chopta Valley (13,200 ft.) & Gurudongmar Lake (17,100 ft.).
Back to hotel & after lunch transfer to Lachung (8,800 ft).
On arrival Lachung, check-in hotel and evening free
Overnight at Lachung
After breakfast proceed to Yumthang Valley (11,800 ft. Known as Valley of Flowers).
On the way back, visit Hot Spring considered to have medicinal properties.
Back to hotel and evening free
Overnight stay at Lachung
After breakfast departure for Gangtok
Enroute witness the wonderful Bheema & Twin water falls.
On arrival Gangtok, check-in hotel
Evening free for own activity
Overnight stay at Gangtok
After breakfast check out from hotel and take the departure transfer to NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport for your onward journey.
Pick up from Guwahatirly stn / airport and Transfer Shillong
On the way visit Umium Lake
On arrival Shillong, check-in hotel
Evening you may visit the famous police bazar for local eateries
Overnight stay at Shillong
After breakfast, proceed to full day excursion trip to Cherapunjee. The town of Cherrapunji is nestled in the East Khasi Hills about 50 km southwest of the state’s capital, Shillong.
Visit Visit to Seven Sister Falls, Nahkhalikai Falls, Mwasmai Cave, eco – park.
Drive back to Shillong.
Overnight stay at Shillong
After breakfast, proceed to full day sightseeing of Shillong
Visit city’s own Ward’s Lake is popular for short garden walks & boating.The Botanical Garden offers plethora of indigenous and exotic plants & rare collection of orchids.
Lady Hydari Park is a Japanese style landscaped park endowed with streaches of roses & exquisite flowers.The Mini zoo adjacent to the park has about 73 birds, 140 reptiles & mammals.
Also visit Elephant Falls, State museum on the day tour.
Evening, take a stroll in the proximity
Overnight stay at Shillong
After breakfast Check-out from hotel and drive to Kaziranga National Park
Kaziranga National park is a world heritage site famous for the Great Indian One Horned Rhinoceros. The landscape of Kaziranga is of sheer forest, tall elephant grass, rugged reeds, marshes and shallow pools.
Kaziranga also has a good number of Tigers and is home to large breeding population of Elephants, Wild Water Buffalo and Swamp Deer.
Overnight stay at Kaziranga
Early morning, proceed to enjoy Elephant or Jeep Safari
Return to hotel
After breakfast check-out and proceed to Guwahati
On arrival check-in hotel
Evening free
Overnight at Guwahati
Early morning visit Kamakhya Temple
Have breakfast at hotel and check-out
Proceed to Guwahati rly stn / airport for onward journey
Pick up from NJP and transfer to Sillary Gaon.
After lunch start for Ramitey viewpoint, Tinchuley view point. Enjoy the view of Mt. Kanchanjanga.
Overnight stay atSileri Gaon.
Morning after breakfast start for Aritar, After lunch visit Aritarlake,Mankim view point and Aritar Monastery. Overnight stay at Aritar.
After breakfast proceed to Zuluk.
on the way visit KeoKhola falls
Afternoon free and overnight stay at Zuluk.
Morning after breakfast at around 8am start for OLD SILK ROUTE via Gnathang, Kupup, Zelep la pass, Old Baba Mandir, New Baba Mandir up to Tshangu.
Back to resort in the evening.
Overnight stay at Zuluk.
Morning srartfor Rongli.
Check-in hotel
Day free for leisure and enjoy scenic beauty around.
Overnight stay at Rongli.
After breakfast, check-out and proceed to NJP rly stn for return journey.
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