Tourism in Northeast India explained

Bodyclass:geography
Above:Northeast India
Label1:Population Census Estimate (2022)
Data1:45,772,188

51,670,000

Label2:Area
Data2:262230km2
Label4:Time zone
Data4:IST

Northeast India consists of eight states: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura. Tourism in this area is based around the unique Himalayan landscape and culture distinct from the rest of India.

Tourist circuits

See also: Tourism in India.

National parks

Other national parks

Waterfalls

Reserved forest

World War Memorial Sites

Hills

Other hills

Jumpui hills (Tripura) Jampui Hills is a hill range located in the North Tripura district in the north eastern part of the Indian state of Tripura. The average altitude of the hill range is approximately 1000 metres above sea level.

Lake Islands and Islets

There are innumerable islands and islets in several lakes of the region. Some of the most beautiful and famous are:

River Islands

Hill stations

Monasteries

Temples

Lakes

Other lakes

Palaces

Monuments and other tourist spots

Living root bridges

The living root bridges of Cherrapunji aren't built – they are grown over hundreds of years, in the rainforest of Cherrapunji. They are alive, growing and gaining strength over time.[36] They are also present in Laitkynsew, and Nongriat.

Madan Kamdev

Madan Kamdev is a famous archaeological site in Kamrup district of Assam. This site has ruins of huge and small temples scattered around an old temple of Shiva: Gopeshwar Temple is near a village and a big cave nearby is known as Parvati Guha.

Meghalaya Caves

The Indian state of Meghalaya is famous for its many caves, which attract tourists from India and abroad. A few of the caves in this region have been listed amongst the longest and deepest in the world. A famous one is Mawsmai caves near Cherrapunji are the limestone caves, lies near the village of Mawsmai. Meghalaya is famous in the world for its deep caves such as the Siju Cave; Krem Liat Prah is the longest cave in Asia.[36]

Capital cities

Agartala

Agartala is capital of Tripura state. Its second largest city in Northeast India after Guwahati.Places of attraction in Agaratala:

Aizawl

Aizawl is the capital of Mizoram state. The main places of interest in Aizawl are:

Gangtok

Gangtok is the capital and the largest city of Sikkim state. City is known for its tourist attractions.

Guwahati

Guwahati is the commercial capital of Assam state and its largest city in North East India.

Shankardev Khalakshetra's name is synonymous with the Vaishnava saint and scholar of Assam Srimanta Shankardeva. It is a multipurpose cultural complex that has fulfilled its aim in protecting, promoting and preserving the cultural heritage of the communities and tribes of Assam and the country.

Imphal

Imphal is capital of Manipur state. Some of the places of attractions in city as follows.

A holy place for Muslims in Imphal, it is the only mosque in the Imphal market (on the bank of the Nambul River).

The temple was considered the apex of cultural activity during the reign of the Maharajas. Near the palace, it has two domes and a raised congregation hall.

Itanagar

Itanagar is the capital of Arunachal Pradesh. Major tourist sites include:

Ita Fort in Itanagar town is a historical site in the state of Arunachal Pradesh, India. The name literally means "Fort of bricks" (brick being called "ita" in the Ahom language).

Known for showcasing tribal culture of the state.

Kohima

Kohima is the capital of Nagaland. Thecity is known for its Hornbill Festival. Major tourist sites include:

Shillong

Shillong is the capital of Meghalaya.
Places of interest in and around Shillong includes:

Known locally as Nan-Polok, it is an artificial lake with garden and boating facilities.

Sweet Falls (also called "Weitden," in the native dialect) is a waterfall in Shillong. It lies about 5 km from the Happy Valley and is about 96 m in height.

The only glass mosque in India. Madina mosque is the rare architectural marvel in India as it has a striking and glittering structure of glass.

See also

Official Sites

Notes and References

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