Barsai Rhododendron Sanctuary
A stunning variety of rhododendron marks the importance of this sanctuary
Ravangla: Buddhist Heartland
Great Himalayan views and Buddhist monasteries are the main attractions in this Sikkim hill station
Jorhat: Everything Stops for Tea
The former capital of the Ahom kings is today the tea capital of India
Nameri: Where the Wild Things Are
Assam’s Nameri National Park is a great place for birdwatching and tiger sightings
Kaziranga National Park
The only Indian home of the one-horned rhino, Kaziranga boasts of a dizzying variety of birds and beasts
Hmuifang: Trekkers’ Paradise
Go rock climbing, marvel at beautiful orchids and get a slice of Mizo life at Hmuifang
Nathu La and Tsomgo Lake: Where India Greets China
The high militarised pass connecting Sikkim with Tibet is a huge tourist draw
Reiek: Land of Myths and Flowers
This pretty village is home to a famous flower festival and legends of great Mizo chieftains
Shillong: Queen of the Highlands
The preeminent hill station in the Northeast is also known as the ‘Scotland of the East’