Eight States Endless Reasons to Visit
North East India remains one of the country’s most genuinely diverse and least explored regions. This is a captivating and fascinating region to visit in India, known for its rich cultural traditions, stunning natural beauty, diverse wildlife, and unique lifestyles. North East India has eight states that offer all that and more, such as snow-capped Himalayan mountains and age-old Buddhist temples. You can also see rhinos in the national parks designated as UNESCO world heritage sites and unusual root bridges created from the roots of giant rubber trees. If you've visited other parts of the country and want to experience something new, the North East India holiday packages help create an experience unlike any other.
What Makes North East India Holiday Packages Worth Planning?
Travellers who want to visit the North East of India and make the most out of their trip should do so intentionally. Each of the eight states requires permits and has different road conditions; however, there are some of the best activities in the North East where you will need to have local knowledge to enjoy the experience fully, such as morning elephant safaris in Kaziranga, boat riding along the Brahmaputra River, and taking in the sunrise at the Tawang Monastery on top of the mountains. Odyssey Travels have specifically designed their North East holiday packages for this reason. so, you can really experience the essence of this incredible trip.
Key Destinations Across the North East
Assam is at the gateway to the northeastern part of India and is home to Kaziranga National Park which has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to being one of the last habitats for the Indian one-horned rhinoceros. One of the most exciting wildlife experiences in all of India can be had by taking either an elephant or jeep safari through the grasslands and wetlands of Kaziranga. A tour that is based on Assam will also have depth due to stops made in Guwahati at the Kamakhya Temple, at the vast tea estates of Upper Assam, and on the Brahmaputra River via a river cruise.
Meghalaya is the "Abode of Clouds" and is aptly named. In Cherrapunji and Mawsynram, two towns that experience heavy visual rainfall, one can view a number of waterfalls, including the Seven Sisters Waterfall which is one of the tallest in the world. Mawlynnong is known throughout Asia as the cleanest village and it is in Mawlynnong that you can find living root bridges; engineered by the Khasi people through the use of the aerial roots of rubber trees. Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya, also adds to an itinerary with its rich culture, musical heritage, and excellent culinary offerings.
The largest state in northeastern India is Arunachal Pradesh, where you can find beautiful places like Tawang. Tawang is located in the Himalayas at a height of more than 3000 m and contains one of Asia's largest Buddhist monasteries as well as spectacular valleys that few other locations in India can match. You can enjoy the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ziro Valley, with its unique Apatani tribal culture and gorgeous rice paddy fields, or visit Namdapha National Park, which has a wide variety of plants and animals. Every true traveller to Northeastern India must include Arunachal Pradesh six northern states of India in their itinerary.
Sikkim is a Small, clean, and absolutely stunning state in northeastern India. The city of Gangtok is an excellent starting point for day trips to Tsomgo Lake, excursions to the India-China border at Nathula Pass, and visits to Rumtek Monastery, one of the most significant Karma Kagyu Buddhist monasteries outside of Tibet. Traveling to North Sikkim would provide you with a new perspective of Gurudongmar Lake, the second highest lake in the world, but to get there you will need to apply for permits and indulge in advance.
Why Plan Your Trip with Odyssey Travels?
When traveling to northeastern India, the difference between having an enjoyable trip and having the best possible trip will depend on how complex you have prepared/ planned your trip. Helicopter tickets, Inner Line Permits for Arunachal Pradesh, Nathula Pass permits if you want to go to Sikkim, and Wildlife safari bookings for Kaziranga National Park must all be secured ahead of time, and that can be daunting to do alone if this is your first time in the region.
Best Time to Book North East India Tour Packages
The best time to visit North East India is usually between October and April. Following the end of the monsoon there is much less rain, beautiful scenery and a great deal of wild animal activity at Kaziranga national park. The winter months (December through February) also offer an incredible experience at Tawang and North Sikkim due to snowfall on some of the higher peaks of Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh. During the summer months (June through September) Monsoon rains create dramatic waterfalls in Meghalaya, however, several mountain areas will have restrictions to access due to road closures. Odyssey Travels can provide advice on which states and activities would determine the timing for your travel.
North East India Is Ready Are You?
This is a region that genuinely surprises people not just with how beautiful it is, but with how much it differs from everything else India offers. Odyssey Travels’ North East India tour packages give you access to the best of it, managed professionally and delivered with care from the moment you land in Guwahati.
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