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
Arunachal Pradesh: the Bhalukpong-Bomdila-Tawang Tourist Circuit along the Arunachal Frontier Highway and the Nafra-Seppa-Pappu-Pasa-Pakke Valleys-Sangdupota-New Sagalee-Ziro-Yomcha Tourist Circuit along the Trans-Arunachal Highway and East-West Industrial Corridor Highway have been developed under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme.Two important North East Circuits under Swadesh Darshan Scheme of Central Tourism Ministry inaugurated in Arunachal Pradesh today, PIB India, 15 November 2018.
National parks Namdapha National Park is the largest protected area in the Eastern Himalaya biodiversity hotspot and is in Arunachal Pradesh in Northeast India. It is the third largest national park in India in area. It is in the Eastern Himalayan sub-region and is recognized as one of the richest areas in biodiversity in India.Deb, P & Sundriyal, RC. (2007) Tree species gap phase performance in the buffer zone area of Namdapha National Park, Eastern Himalaya, India. Tropical Ecology 48(2): 209-225 Keibul Lamjao National Park is the world's only floating national park in the periphery of the Loktak Lake, the largest lake in the entire North East India. It is the only natural habitat of the dancing deer, Sangai (Cervus eldi eldi), once thought to be extinct. Sangai festival is a grand international festival Origanised by the Government of Manipur for the preservation of the deer. Sirohi National Park is a National park in the Hill top of the Shirui Hill in Ukhrul district of Manipur. It is the only habitat of the beautiful terrestrial lily, Shirui lily (Lilium macklineae), which is found nowhere in the world except in this park. Kaziranga National Park is a national park in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of the state of Assam, India. A World Heritage Site, the park hosts two-thirds of the world's great one-horned rhinoceroses. Kaziranga boasts the highest density of tigers among protected areas in the world and was declared a tiger reserve in 2006. Orang National Park is on the north bank of the Brahmaputra River in the Darrang and Sonitpur districts of Assam. The park has a rich flora and fauna, including great Indian one-horned rhinoceros, pigmy hog, elephants, wild buffalo and tigers. It is the only stronghold of rhinoceros on the north bank of the Brahmaputra. Manas National Park or Manas Wildlife Sanctuary is a national park, UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site, a Project Tiger reserve, an elephant reserve and a biosphere reserve in Assam. Dibru-Saikhowa National Park is a national wildlife park in Tinsukia, Assam. It mainly consists of moist mixed semi-evergreen forests, moist mixed deciduous forests, canebrakes and grasslands. It is the largest salix swamp forest in northeast India. Nameri National Park is in the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas in the Sonitpur District of Assam. This is excellent elephant country and was considered to be an elephant reserve. It is an ideal habitat for a host of other animals including the tiger, leopard, sambar, dhole (the Asiatic wild dog), pygmy hog, muntjac, gaur, wild boar, sloth bear, Himalayan black bear, capped langur and Indian giant squirrel. Balphakram National Park is a national park about 3,000 metres above sea level, near the Garo Hills in Meghalaya, India. It is often referred to as the "abode of perpetual winds" as well as the "land of spirits." It is the home of the barking deer and the golden cat. Nokrek National Park, or Nokrek Biosphere Reserve, is a national park approximately 2 km from Tura Peak in West Garo Hills district of Meghalaya, India. UNESCO added this National park to its list of Biosphere Reserves in May 2009. Along with Balpakram, Nokrek is a hotspot of biodiversity in Meghalaya.Choudhury, A.U. (2003). Meghalaya's vanishing wilderness. Sanctuary Asia 23(5): 30-35.
Other national parks Mouling National Park is in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. Keibul Lamjao National Park is in the Bishnupur district of the state of Manipur. Sirohi National Park is located in the state of Manipur. Murlen National Park is in the Champhai district Mizoram. Ntangki National Park is in Peren district of Nagaland. Phawngpui is the Blue Mountain of Mizoram, a highly revered peak, considered to be the abode of the gods. Phawngpui peak is the highest mountain peak in Mizoram. Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife reserve in the Marigaon district of the state of Assam. Sipahijola Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary in Tripura. Gorumara National Park is a National Park in northern West Bengal. Singalila National Park is located on the Singalila Ridge at an altitude of more than 7000 feet above sea level, in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal. Neora Valley National Park is in the Kalimpong subdivision under Darjeeling District, West Bengal. Jaldapara National Park is at the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas in Alipurduar district in West Bengal and on the bank of the Torsa River.
Reserved forest Nongmaiching Reserved Forest in the Nongmaiching Ching mountains in the Imphal Valley of Manipur Kakoijana reserved forest – Kakoijana reserved forest is famous for Golden Langurs. Langol Reserved Forest – It is known as the "lungs of Imphal Valley" for its wide stretching area span in the Imphal valley. Besides, it is famous for the sacred groves which were preserved since ancient times for religious belief. Langol Lairembi Temple and Langol Ningthou Temple are great religious destinations for people of Sanamahi Faith in North East India. Bhairabkunda Reserve Forest (Assam)
Hills
Kangchenjunga – Kangchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world. It rises with an elevation of in a section of the Himalayas called Kangchenjunga Himal that is limited in the west by the Tamur River and in the east by the Teesta River. The Kangchenjunga Himal is located in eastern Nepal and Sikkim, India. Mount Tempü, aka Mount Iso, is the highest peak in Manipur. One can experience the sight of the abode of angels, the great Dzüko Valley from the top of the peak. Mt. Koubru – Mt. Koubru, one of the highest peak in North East India is situated in Manipur. It is easily identified by its humped back like a cow. It is the greatest religious destination for people of Sanamahi faith as well as adventure place for people across the nation. Naga Hills – The Naga Hills, reaching a height of around , lie on the border of India and Burma (Myanmar). Patkai Hills – The Patkai hills are on India's northeastern border with Burma. Khasi Hills – The Khasi Hills are part of the Garo-Khasi range in the Indian state of Meghalaya, and is part of the Patkai range and of the Meghalaya subtropical forests ecoregion. Lushai Hills – The Lushai Hills (or Mizo Hills) are part of the Patkai range in Mizoram and partially in Tripura, India. Hills in Mizoram run north–south. A hill range of the Mizo Poets Square also known as Mizo Hlakungpui Mual runs from north to south. The Poets Square was set up in 1986 to commemorate the Mizo poets and writers at the outskirts of Khawbung. It is one of the most visited sites for tourists. Assam Himalaya – Assam Himalaya is a traditional designation for the portion of the Himalaya range between the eastern border of Bhutan, on the west, and the Great Bend of the Tsangpo River, on the east. Garo Hills – The Garo Hills are part of the Garo-Khasi range in Meghalaya, India. They are inhabited mainly by tribal dwellers, the majority of whom are Garo people. It is one of the wettest places in the world. Sela Pass – Sela Pass is the high-altitude mountain pass in Tawang District of Arunachal Pradesh state of India. It has an elevation of . It connects the Buddhist city of Tawang Town to Tezpur and Guwahati and is the main road connecting Tawang with the rest of India.
Other hills Jongsong Peak is a mountain in the 'Janak' section of the Himalayas. At it is the 57th highest peak in the world, although it is dominated by the third highest, Kangchenjunga, to the south. Jongsong's summit is at a three-way boundary between Nepal, China and India. Gimmigela Chuli, or The Twins, is a mountain in the Himalayas, on the border between Taplejung, Mechi, Nepal and Sikkim, India. It has an elevation of above sea level. Kabru is a mountain in the Himalayas on the border of eastern Nepal and India. It is part of a ridge that extends south from Kangchenjunga and is the southernmost peak in the world. Kirat Chuli or Tent Peak is a mountain in the Himalayas. It lies on the border between Nepal and India. Mount Pandim is a Himalayan mountain in Sikkim, India. It has an elevation of above sea level. Paohanli Peak or Paunhuri is a peak at the border of Zarkang, Yadong County, Tibet (China) and Sikkim (India). Pauhunri is a mountain in the Eastern Himalayas. It is on the border of Sikkim, India and Tibet, China, and is about 75 km northeast of Kangchenjunga. Siniolchu is one of the tallest mountains of the Indian state of Sikkim. The mountain is considered to be particularly aesthetically attractive, having been described by Douglas Freshfield as "the most superb triumph of mountain architecture and the most beautiful snow mountain in the world".
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.
Hill stations Ukhrul – Ukhrul is a hill station in Ukhrul district, Manipur. It is a place of paradise where one will experience the real sight of blue Mountains, lovely Brooks and enchanting waterfalls. People are also friendly enough that one can seek hospitality at any household, besides the presence of several hotels and homestays. Tamenglong – Tamenglong is a Hill station in Tamenglong district of Manipur. It is famous for the scenic natural beauty as well as for fruit groves. Haflong – Haflong is a hill station in Assam, surrounded by streams, green hills and waterfalls. Tawang – Tawang town is a town at an elevation of approximately in the northwestern part of Arunachal Pradesh of India. Cherrapunji – Cherrapunji is a subdivisional town in the East Khasi Hills district in the Indian state of Meghalaya. It is credited as being the wettest place on Earth, although nearby Mawsynram currently holds that record. Cherrapunji holds the all-time record for the most rainfall in a calendar month and in a year: It received in July 1861 and between 1 August 1860 and 31 July 1861.
Waterfalls Nohkalikai Falls; 1,120 ft Cherapunjee (Meghalaya) Nohsngithiang Falls; 1,033 ft (Meghalaya) Langshiang Falls – 1,106 ft (Meghalaya) Kynrem Falls – 1,001 ft (Meghalaya) Sadu Chiru Waterfalls (Leimaram Falls), Kangpokpi district, Manipur Elephant Falls (Meghalaya) Panimur Falls (Assam) Vantawng Falls – 751 ft( Mizoram) Nuranang Falls Tawang (Arunachal Pradesh) Chmapawati Kunda (Assam) Akashiganga Falls (Assam) Sivakunda Falls (Assam) Bishop Falls (India)(Meghalaya) Khaipholangso falls (Karbi Anglong, Assam) Belughat falls (Karbi Anglong, Assam) Kangthilangso falls (Karbi Anglong, Assam) Dumla waterfalls (khowai, tripura) Dumbur waterfalls (tripura) Tuilha Kol(Chalwa) Water falls (Kanggui district, Manipur)
Lakes Khecheopalri Lake – Khecheopalri Lake, originally known as Kha-Chot-Palri (meaning the heaven of Padmasambhava), is a sacred lake for Buddhists and Hindus, which is believed to be a wish-fulfilling lake. It is near Khecheopalri village, west of Gangtok and to the northwest of Pelling town in the West Sikkim district of the Northeastern Indian state of Sikkim.