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North Eastern States
North Eastern States
Eight states of cloud forests, river islands, monasteries and living root bridges, and still one of India’s least crowded regions. Our guides cover getting around, permits and the festivals worth timing a trip for.
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Call of the Wild
Kaziranga National Park – Assam Kaziranga, the first National Park of Assam was declared as…
Let’s travel somewhere else!
From the past two issues, I’m getting an enormous amount of respect and admiration from…
Seven Wonders of 7 Sisters!
Arunachal Pradesh – Tawang Monastery It’s also known as the Orchid State of India, also…
Seven Sisters
Arunachal Pradesh Arunachal Pradesh Marvelous Arunachal, the land of the dawn-lit-mountains…
Reasons to visit northeastern states
Meet tribal people and learn about their unique way of life: Remote North East India…
Here’s the Northeast Indian Food Tour
Order any food from the street eatery in the northeastern states of India, you’ll notice…
When to go
When to visit North Eastern States
The best time to visit the North East is October to April. May, September are also good. Try to avoid June to August (heavy monsoon and landslides). Indian visitors need an Inner Line Permit for Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram and Manipur, and a separate permit for parts of Sikkim. Apply online before you go.
- Best for high Himalayan treks
- Good for winter and lower treks
- Monsoon: most high treks closed
A general guide. Always check local conditions and official dates before you travel.
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