A misty dawn on the mountains. A bronze
sunset across the expanse of the Brahmaputra. The clang
of prayer bells at a monastery. Life moves at a serene
pace in the North East. The North East is composed of
seven states whose natural beauty has earned them the
sobriquet of 'seven sisters'. The entire North East
India is a land of great natural beauty and variety.
Framing these fertile valleys of the rivers Ganga and
Brahmaputra is the Himalayan chain in the north, Arakans
in the east and the Khasi and Garo hills of Meghalaya,
in the south, the region is rich in flora and fauna.
The region is also home of the famed Royal Bengal tiger,
one horned rhino and troy antlered deer. North East
is the home of great cultural traditions. A large number
of very colorful tribes with interesting customs and
traditions live here. Shillong, known as the Queen of
the East is really a perfect getaway. Sikkim is a snow
clad mountainous region which is a botanists dream.
The mighty Kanchenjunga is the presiding deity of the
region. Kaziranga the homeland of the one horned Rhinos,
Elephants and many other endangered species is internationally
famous. Darjeeling is the tea center of the world. The
highlights if expressed in short are: Natural Scenic
Beauty, Cool Climates, Water Bodies like Rivers and
Lakes, Buddhist Monasteries, Ethnic Cultures, Tea Tourism,
Historic Places, Archaeological Remains, Water Sports,
Golf, Polo, Martial Arts, Indigenous Games, Fairs and
Festivals, Flora and Fauna, Wildlife, Eco- Tourism,
Mountain & Adventure Activities, Nostalgia Tours,
Handloom Textiles & Handicrafts, Shopping, Distinctive
Cuisine, Angling, Mountain Flights. These states together
have indeed so much to offer to travellers with different
kinds of interests.
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