Destinations
East India
22 destinations
Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh, the 'Land of the Rising Sun', is India's northeastern frontier, bordering China, Bhutan, and Myanmar, with spectacular Himalayan scenery and extraordinary biodiversity. The state's 26 major tribes maintain rich cultural traditions, and its remote monasteries and pristine valleys offer adventurous travelers an extraordinary experience.
Assam
Assam is the heart of Northeast India, renowned for its world-famous Assam tea, the mighty Brahmaputra River, and Kaziranga National Park — home to two-thirds of the world's one-horned rhinoceroses. The state's distinctive Vaishnavite culture, traditional Bihu dance, and silk weaving traditions make it a culturally rich destination.
Jharkhand
Jharkhand is known as the 'Land of Forests', with vast tribal homelands covering the Chota Nagpur Plateau and mineral-rich hills hosting the Santali, Munda, and other indigenous communities with rich cultural traditions. The Betla National Park offers wildlife safaris, and the sacred Deoghar Jyotirlinga temple draws millions of pilgrims.
Manipur
Manipur is a jewel-like state in Northeast India, famous for the Loktak Lake with its unique floating phumdis (masses of vegetation), and the classical Manipuri dance tradition that is one of India's eight classical dance forms. The state is home to the endangered Sangai deer and hosts the spectacular Sangai Festival each November.
Meghalaya
Meghalaya, the 'Abode of Clouds', is home to the world's wettest places, living root bridges woven from rubber tree roots over centuries, and spectacular waterfalls tumbling from limestone plateau edges. The Khasi, Jaintia, and Garo tribal communities maintain matrilineal societies and rich cultural traditions that fascinate visitors.
Mizoram
Mizoram is a landlocked hill state in the far northeast of India, inhabited by the Mizo people who are known for their strong community bonds, music, and bamboo-based crafts. The state's dramatic mountain scenery, Phawngpui ('Blue Mountain') peak, and the spectacular Palak Lake make it a rewarding destination for adventure travelers.
Nagaland
Nagaland is home to the remarkable Naga tribes, warriors whose villages still maintain traditional headhunting structures and whose intricate beadwork, wood carving, and weaving traditions are extraordinary. The annual Hornbill Festival in December brings all 17 Naga tribes together for an incredible celebration of culture, food, and performance.
Orissa
Odisha (Orissa) is home to the magnificent Konark Sun Temple and the Jagannath Temple at Puri, two of India's most extraordinary religious monuments. The state's pristine beaches at Puri, the Chilika Lake bird sanctuary, and the ancient tribal cultures of the Bondas and Kondhs make Odisha one of India's most diverse and captivating destinations.
Sikkim
Sikkim is a tiny but breathtakingly beautiful Himalayan state bordering Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet, and West Bengal, with some of the world's highest peaks including Kanchenjunga, the third-highest mountain on earth. Buddhist monasteries perched on clifftops, glacial lakes, and terraced cardamom gardens create a landscape of exceptional beauty and spiritual depth.
Tripura
Tripura is a small northeastern state almost entirely surrounded by Bangladesh, known for its royal Ujjayanta Palace, the sacred Tripura Sundari Temple at Udaipur, and the atmospheric Neermahal water palace built on a lake. The state's diverse tribal communities and bamboo crafts represent a unique corner of India's cultural mosaic.
West Bengal
West Bengal is a state of extraordinary intellectual and cultural vitality, anchored by Kolkata — the 'City of Joy' and former British capital — with its grand Victorian architecture, vibrant arts scene, and delicious Bengali cuisine. The Darjeeling tea gardens, the Sundarbans mangrove delta home to the Royal Bengal tiger, and the Himalayan hill towns complete the state's remarkable diversity.
Agartala
Agartala is Tripura's capital city, home to the beautiful Ujjayanta Palace built in 1901 now serving as a state museum, and surrounded by scenic lakes and temples. The city's proximity to Bangladesh gives it a distinctive cultural character blending Bengali and tribal Tripuri influences.
Aizawl
Aizawl is Mizoram's capital, a city dramatically spread across a long, narrow ridge at 1,132 meters elevation with houses stacked like layers of a wedding cake along its slopes. The city is known for its friendly Mizo people, traditional weaving, and the spectacular Durtlang Hills viewpoint overlooking the surrounding valleys.
Bhubaneshwar
Bhubaneshwar is Odisha's capital, known as the 'Temple City of India' for its thousands of temples, the finest of which date from the 6th to 11th centuries and represent the pinnacle of Kalinga architectural style. The city's Udayagiri and Khandagiri cave temples, archaeological museum, and convenient access to Konark and Puri make it an essential Odisha base.
Dispur
Dispur is the capital of Assam and a satellite district of Guwahati, India's gateway city to the Northeast serving as the commercial hub for the entire northeastern region. The nearby Kamakhya Temple, one of India's most powerful Shakti shrines, draws enormous pilgrimages and the city provides easy access to Kaziranga National Park.
Gangtok
Gangtok is Sikkim's bustling capital set on a ridge with magnificent views of Kanchenjunga on clear days, featuring colorful monasteries, a thriving market area, and excellent Sikkimese and Tibetan cuisine. The city is the base for treks to Tsomgo Lake, Baba Mandir, and the famous Nathu La Pass on the Tibet border.
Imphal
Imphal is Manipur's capital, known for the remarkable Ima Keithel (Mothers' Market) where 3,000-4,000 women exclusively run all the stalls, making it one of the world's largest all-women markets. The city's Kangla Fort, Shree Govindajee Temple, and proximity to the haunting WWII cemeteries at Imphal and Kohima make it historically significant.
Itanagar
Itanagar is Arunachal Pradesh's capital, a rapidly growing city set in forested hills where tribal communities maintain their distinct traditions. The Ita Fort, Buddhist Gompa, and the Gandhi Park provide glimpses into the area's history, while the surrounding region offers access to Namdapha National Park and Tawang Monastery.
Kohima
Kohima is Nagaland's capital and the site of one of WWII's most decisive battles, commemorated at the haunting British and Indian War Cemetery on Garrison Hill. The city's Naga heritage village, traditional markets selling distinctive tribal crafts, and proximity to the famous Dzükou Valley make it a fascinating destination.
Kolkata
Kolkata, the former British colonial capital, is India's most intellectually stimulating city — home of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, Mother Teresa, and the Indian Cinema — with magnificent Victorian architecture, the lively Howrah Bridge, and the world's oldest football club. The city's passionate cultural life, outstanding museums, and extraordinary Bengali cuisine continue to make it one of India's most captivating metropolises.
Ranchi
Ranchi is Jharkhand's capital, a pleasant plateau city famous for its numerous waterfalls including the spectacular Hundru Falls and Dassam Falls in the surrounding Chota Nagpur highlands. The city's vibrant tribal communities, particularly the Mundas and Oraons, maintain rich cultural traditions including distinctive music and the famous Sarhul festival.
Shillong
Shillong, the 'Scotland of the East', is Meghalaya's capital city perched at 1,496 meters in the Khasi Hills, with a cool climate, colonial heritage, and surrounding landscapes of rolling green hills, pine forests, and cascading waterfalls. The city is famous for its live music scene, the sacred Elephant Falls, Ward's Lake, and the vibrant Don Bosco Museum celebrating Northeast India's tribal cultures.