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Northeast India consists of the 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.


National parks

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Namdapha National Park Namdapha National Park is a large protected area in Arunachal Pradesh of Northeast India. The park was established in 1983. With more than 1,000 floral and about 1,400 faunal species, it is a biodiversity hotspot in the Eastern Himalayas. The ...
is the largest protected area in the
Eastern Himalaya ] The Eastern Himalayas extend from eastern Nepal across Northeast India, Bhutan, the Tibet Autonomous Region to Yunnan in China and northern Myanmar. The climate of this region is influenced by the monsoon of South Asia from June to September. It ...
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): 209-22
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Keibul Lamjao National Park The Keibul Lamjao National Park ( mni, Keibul Lamjao Leipakki Lampak) is a national park in the Bishnupur district of the state of Manipur in India. It is in area, the only floating park in the world, located in North East India, and an integr ...
is the world's only floating national park in the periphery of the Loktak Lake, the largest lake in entire North East India. It is the only natural habitat of the dancing deer,
Sangai The sangai ( Meitei pronunciation: /sə.ŋai/) is an endemic and endangered subspecies of Eld's deer found only in Manipur, India. It is also the state animal of Manipur. Its common English name is Manipur brow-antlered deer or Eld's deer and the ...
(Cervus eldi eldi), once thought to be extinct.
Sangai festival Sangai festival ( mni, Sangai Kumhei) is an annual cultural festival organised by Manipur Tourism Department every year from 21 to 30 November. Even though many editions of this Festival has been celebrated over the past few years with the nam ...
is a grand international festival Origanised by the Government of Manipur for the preservation of the deer. *
Sirohi National Park Shirui National Park is a national park located in the state of Manipur in India. It was established in 1982.National park A national park is a nature park, natural park in use for conservation (ethic), conservation purposes, created and protected by national governments. Often it is a reserve of natural, semi-natural, or developed land that a sovereign state dec ...
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 mackliniae'', the Shirui lily or Shirui Kashung Timrawon, is a rare Indian species of plant found only in the upper reaches of the Shirui hill ranges in the Ukhrul district of Manipur, India, at an elevation of above sea level. It is l ...
(Lilium macklineae), which is found nowhere in the world except in this park. *
Kaziranga National Park Kaziranga National Park is a national park in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of the state of Assam, India. The park, which hosts two-thirds of the world's great one-horned rhinoceroses, is a World Heritage Site. According to the census held i ...
is a
national park A national park is a nature park, natural park in use for conservation (ethic), conservation purposes, created and protected by national governments. Often it is a reserve of natural, semi-natural, or developed land that a sovereign state dec ...
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 area Protected areas or conservation areas are locations which receive protection because of their recognized natural, ecological or cultural values. There are several kinds of protected areas, which vary by level of protection depending on the ena ...
s in the world and was declared a
tiger reserve Project Tiger is a tiger conservation programme launched in April 1973 by the Government of India during Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's tenure. The project aims at ensuring a viable population of the Bengal tiger in its natural habitats, protectin ...
in 2006. * Orang National Park is on the north bank of the
Brahmaputra River The Brahmaputra is a trans-boundary river which flows through Tibet, northeast India, and Bangladesh. It is also known as the Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibetan, the Siang/Dihang River in Arunachali, Luit in Assamese, and Jamuna River in Bangla. It ...
in the Darrang and Sonitpur districts of Assam. The park has a rich flora and fauna, including great Indian one-horned rhinoceros,
pigmy hog The pygmy hog (''Porcula salvania'') is the rarest species of pig in the world today, and is the only species in the genus ''Porcula''. It is also the smallest species of pig in the world, with its piglets being small enough to fit in one's pock ...
, 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 Project Tiger is a tiger conservation programme launched in April 1973 by the Government of India during Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's tenure. The project aims at ensuring a viable population of the Bengal tiger in its natural habitats, protecti ...
reserve, an elephant reserve and a biosphere reserve in Assam. *
Dibru-Saikhowa National Park Dibru-Saikhowa National Park is a national park located in Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts, Assam, India. It was designated a Biosphere Reserve in July 1997 with an area of , including a core area of and a buffer zone of . It is located at a ...
is a national wildlife park in
Tinsukia Tinsukia (Pron: ˌtɪnˈsʊkiə) is an industrial town. It is situated north-east of Guwahati and away from the border with Arunachal Pradesh. It is the administrative headquarters of Tinsukia District of Assam, India. History During th ...
, 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 Nameri National Park is a national park in the foothills of the eastern Himalayas in the Sonitpur District of Assam, India, about 35 km from Tezpur. Nameri is about 9 km from Chariduar, the nearest village. Nameri shares its northern boundary ...
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 The leopard (''Panthera pardus'') is one of the five extant species in the genus '' Panthera'', a member of the cat family, Felidae. It occurs in a wide range in sub-Saharan Africa, in some parts of Western and Central Asia, Southern Russia, a ...
, sambar, dhole (the Asiatic wild dog), pygmy hog, muntjac, gaur, wild boar,
sloth bear The sloth bear (''Melursus ursinus'') is a myrmecophagous bear species native to the Indian subcontinent. It feeds on fruits, ants and termites. It is listed as Vulnerable species, vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, mainly because of habitat loss ...
, Himalayan black bear, capped langur and Indian giant squirrel. *
Balphakram National Park Balpakram National Park is a national park to the south of Garo Hills in Meghalaya, India, located at an altitude of about close to the international border with Bangladesh. It was inaugurated in December 1987 and provides habitat for barkin ...
is a
national park A national park is a nature park, natural park in use for conservation (ethic), conservation purposes, created and protected by national governments. Often it is a reserve of natural, semi-natural, or developed land that a sovereign state dec ...
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 A national park is a nature park, natural park in use for conservation (ethic), conservation purposes, created and protected by national governments. Often it is a reserve of natural, semi-natural, or developed land that a sovereign state dec ...
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. Other national parks *
Mouling National Park Mouling National Park is a national park located in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, spread primarily over the Upper Siang district and parts of the West Siang and East Siang district. It was the second national park to be created in the ...
is in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. *
Keibul Lamjao National Park The Keibul Lamjao National Park ( mni, Keibul Lamjao Leipakki Lampak) is a national park in the Bishnupur district of the state of Manipur in India. It is in area, the only floating park in the world, located in North East India, and an integr ...
is in the
Bishnupur district Bishnupur district ( Meitei pronunciation: /ˌbɪʃnʊˈpʊə/) is a district of Manipur state in northeastern India. Origin of name Its name is derived from a Vishnu temple located at Lamangdong. Geography Bishnupur town is the administrat ...
of the state of Manipur. *
Sirohi National Park Shirui National Park is a national park located in the state of Manipur in India. It was established in 1982.Manipur. *
Murlen National Park Murlen National Park is a national park located in the Champhai district Mizoram in India. The size of the park area is . The park is situated about 245 km east of Aizawl, and is close to the Chin Hills. It lies north of Lengteng Wildlife ...
is in the
Champhai district Champhai district is one of the eleven districts of Mizoram state in India. The district is bounded on the north by Churachandpur district of Manipur state, on the west by Saitual and Serchhip districts, and on the south and east by Myanmar. T ...
Mizoram. *
Ntangki National Park Ntangki National Park is a national park located in Peren District of Nagaland, India. It was first designated as a national park in 1993. Among the species that inhabit the park are the rare hoolock gibbon, golden langur, hornbill, Asian palm c ...
is in Peren district of Nagaland. *
Phawngpui Phawngpui (Pron: /ˌpʰɔ:ŋˈpʊɪ/), also known as Blue Mountain, is the highest mountain peak in the Mizo Hills (Lushai Hills) and in the state of Mizoram, India, with an elevation of 2157 m. It is in Lawngtlai district, in the southeastern ...
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 Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary () is a wildlife sanctuary on the southern bank of the Brahmaputra in Morigaon district in Assam, India. It was declared in 1987 and covers , providing grassland and wetland habitat for the Indian rhinoceros. Pobitora ...
is a wildlife reserve in the
Marigaon district Morigaon district () is an administrative district in the state of Assam in India. The district headquarters is located at Morigaon. The ancient place of occult Mayong is located in this district as well as Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary. Histo ...
of the state of Assam. * Sipahijola Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary in Tripura. * Gorumara National Park is a
National Park A national park is a nature park, natural park in use for conservation (ethic), conservation purposes, created and protected by national governments. Often it is a reserve of natural, semi-natural, or developed land that a sovereign state dec ...
in northern West Bengal. *
Singalila National Park Singalila National Park is a National park of India located on the Singalila Ridge at an elevation of more than 2300 metres above sea level, in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal. It is well known for the trekking route to Sandakphu that ru ...
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 Neora Valley National Park is a national park in Kalimpong district, West Bengal, India that was established in 1986. It spreads over an area of , and is a rich biological zone in eastern India. It is the land of the red panda in the pristine und ...
is in the
Kalimpong subdivision The Kalimpong subdivision is the sole subdivision of the Kalimpong district in the state of West Bengal, India. It was initially formed as a subdivision of the Darjeeling district in 1916 under British India. On 14 February 2017 the subdivision w ...
under Darjeeling District, West Bengal. *
Jaldapara National Park Jaldapara National Park (Pron: ˌʤʌldəˈpɑ:rə) is a national park situated at the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas in Alipurduar, Alipurduar District of northern West Bengal, India, and on the banks of the Torsa River. Jaldapara is sit ...
is at the foothills of the
Eastern Himalaya ] The Eastern Himalayas extend from eastern Nepal across Northeast India, Bhutan, the Tibet Autonomous Region to Yunnan in China and northern Myanmar. The climate of this region is influenced by the monsoon of South Asia from June to September. It ...
s in Alipurduar district in West Bengal and on the bank of the Torsa River. File:Ibisbill4.jpg, Ibisbill in
Nameri National Park Nameri National Park is a national park in the foothills of the eastern Himalayas in the Sonitpur District of Assam, India, about 35 km from Tezpur. Nameri is about 9 km from Chariduar, the nearest village. Nameri shares its northern boundary ...
File:Namdapha2.jpg, Canopy cover of
Namdapha National Park Namdapha National Park is a large protected area in Arunachal Pradesh of Northeast India. The park was established in 1983. With more than 1,000 floral and about 1,400 faunal species, it is a biodiversity hotspot in the Eastern Himalayas. The ...
File:Nameri river.jpg, River patrolling by forest guards at Nameri National Park File:KAZIRANGA.JPG,
Kaziranga Kaziranga National Park is a national park in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of the state of Assam, India. The park, which hosts two-thirds of the world's great one-horned rhinoceroses, is a World Heritage Site. According to the census held i ...
is an important habitat for the Indian rhinoceros File:BengalFlorican.jpg,
Bengal florican The Bengal florican (''Houbaropsis bengalensis''), also called the Bengal bustard, is a bustard species native to the Indian subcontinent, Cambodia, and Vietnam. It is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List because fewer than 1,00 ...
, a threatened species conserved in the Orang National Park File:Capped langur in manas.jpg, A capped langur in Manas National Park File:Blue hill.jpg, A view of mountains from the Manas. File:Dibru-Saikhowa National Park (2).jpg, A view from
Dibru-Saikhowa National Park Dibru-Saikhowa National Park is a national park located in Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts, Assam, India. It was designated a Biosphere Reserve in July 1997 with an area of , including a core area of and a buffer zone of . It is located at a ...
File:Calotes mystaceus manipur.JPG, A blue-crested lizard (''Calotes mystaceus'') in
Keibul Lamjao National Park The Keibul Lamjao National Park ( mni, Keibul Lamjao Leipakki Lampak) is a national park in the Bishnupur district of the state of Manipur in India. It is in area, the only floating park in the world, located in North East India, and an integr ...
. File:NAMERI_NATIONAL_PARK_,_ASSAM,_INDIA,_Wild_Life.jpg,
Nameri National Park Nameri National Park is a national park in the foothills of the eastern Himalayas in the Sonitpur District of Assam, India, about 35 km from Tezpur. Nameri is about 9 km from Chariduar, the nearest village. Nameri shares its northern boundary ...


Waterfalls

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Nohkalikai Falls Nohkalikai Falls is the tallest plunge waterfall in India. Its height is . The waterfall is located in the Indian state of Meghalaya, near cherapunji(Sohra), one of the wettest places on Earth. Nohkalikai Falls are fed by the rainwater collecte ...
; 1,120 ft Cherapunjee (Meghalaya) *
Nohsngithiang Falls Nohsngithiang Falls (also known as the Seven Sisters Waterfalls or Mawsmai Falls) is a seven-segmented waterfall located south of Mawsmai village in East Khasi Hills district in the Indian state of Meghalaya. The water falls from a height of ...
; 1,033 ft (Meghalaya) * Langshiang Falls – 1,106 ft (Meghalaya) *
Kynrem Falls The Kynrem Falls is located from Cherrapunji in East Khasi Hills district in the Indian state of Meghalaya. It is situated inside the Thangkharang Park. It is the 7th highest waterfalls in India. The Kynrem Falls is a three-tiered waterfall, ...
– 1,001 ft (Meghalaya) * Sadu Chiru Waterfalls (Leimaram Falls), Kangpokpi district, Manipur *
Elephant Falls The Elephant Falls are a two-tier waterfall in Shillong, Meghalaya, India. The mountain stream descends through two successive falls set in dells of fern-covered rocks. History The original Khasi name for the falls is Ka Kshaid Lai Pateng K ...
(Meghalaya) * Panimur Falls (Assam) *
Vantawng Falls The Vantawng Khawhthla is located south of Thenzawl in Serchhip district in the Indian state of Mizoram. It is one of the highest waterfall in Mizoram. It is about away from Aizawl. The falls Vantawng Khawhthla or Vantawng Falls is the hi ...
– 751 ft( Mizoram) * Nuranang Falls Tawang (Arunachal Pradesh) * Chmapawati Kunda (Assam) * Akashiganga Falls (Assam) * Sivakunda Falls (Assam) *
Bishop Falls (India) The Bishop Falls is located in Shillong, in the Indian state of Meghalaya. It is the 22nd highest waterfalls in India. The falls The Bishop Falls is a three-tiered waterfall with a height of . The Bishop' Falls is often referred to as the twin ...
(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)


Reserved forest

* 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 () , native_name_lang = mni , image = The Symbol of Sanamahi.svg , imagewidth = , alt = , caption = The Symbol of Sanamahism (Source: Wakoklon Heelel Thilen Salai Amailon Pukok Puya) , ...
in North East India. * Bhairabkunda Reserve Forest (Assam)


Forts

* Kangla Fort - It is one of the oldest
forts A fortification is a military construction or building designed for the defense of territories in warfare, and is also used to establish rule in a region during peacetime. The term is derived from Latin ''fortis'' ("strong") and ''facere'' ...
in the world, with its earliest existence dates back to 1405 BC when King Kangba, son of king Tangja Leela Pakhangba held power in Kangleipak (present day Manipur). It is a place of major tourist attraction as well as religious destination having more than 365 sacred sites associated with Sanamahism.


World War Memorial Sites

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Imphal War Cemetery The Imphal War Cemetery is located in Imphal, the capital of the Indian state of Manipur, in Northeast India, which has an international border with upper Burma (now Myanmar). The cemetery has 1,600 Commonwealth burials of the Second World War an ...
- It is an important war Cemetery, having 1600 burials, maintained by Commonwealth War Graves Commission, situated in Dewlahland, 10 km away from
Imphal International Airport Imphal International Airport , formerly known as the Tulihal International Airport and currently officially renamed as the Bir Tikendrajit International Airport, is an international airport serving Imphal, the capital of Manipur, India, located ...
, Manipur. * Khongjom War Memorial Complex - Situated in
Thoubal district Thoubal district ( Meitei pronunciation:/ˈθɑʊbɑːl orˈθɑʊbəl/) is one of the sixteen districts of Manipur state in northeastern India. This district is bounded by Senapati district on the north, Ukhrul and Chandel districts on the ...
of Manipur, this complex highlights the
Anglo-Manipur War The Anglo-Manipur War was an armed conflict between the British Empire and the Kingdom of Manipur. The war lasted between 31 March and 27 April 1891 and ended in a British victory. Background In the First Anglo-Burmese War, the British helped p ...
, held in Khongjom, a small hillock in 1891. World's tallest sword structure is the main tourist attraction in the site. * Red Hill - Aka, Maibam Lotpa Ching, this hillock is a memorial site of the Second World War Battle of Imphal. The Japan War Memorial Complex is also present in the foothills, constructed by the Government of Japan.


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 The Dzüko Valley is a valley located at the borders of the states of Nagaland and Manipur in Northeast India. This valley is well known for its natural environment, seasonal flowers and flora & fauna. It is situated at an altitude of 2452 m abo ...
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 () , native_name_lang = mni , image = The Symbol of Sanamahi.svg , imagewidth = , alt = , caption = The Symbol of Sanamahism (Source: Wakoklon Heelel Thilen Salai Amailon Pukok Puya) , ...
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 The Lushai (Pron: ˌlʊˈʃaɪ) Hills (or Mizo Hills) are a mountain range in Mizoram and Manipur, India. The range is part of the Patkai range system and its highest point is 2,157 m high Phawngpui, also known as 'Blue Mountain'. Flora and fau ...
(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 Mizo Hlakungpui Mual (Mizo Poets' Square) is a monument to commemorate Mizo language, Mizo poets. It was set up in 1986 at the southern edge of Khawbung Village, Mizoram state, North-East India, about 100 miles northwest of Chittagong, Bangladesh. ...
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 Khawbung () is a village in the Champhai district in the Indian state of Mizoram Mizoram () is a state in Northeast India, with Aizawl as its seat of government and capital city. The name of the state is derived from "Mizo", the self-descr ...
. It is one of the most visited sites for tourists. * Assam Himalaya -
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. The highest peak of this range is Namcha Barwa. Other hig ...
is a traditional designation for the portion of the Himalaya
range Range may refer to: Geography * Range (geographic), a chain of hills or mountains; a somewhat linear, complex mountainous or hilly area (cordillera, sierra) ** Mountain range, a group of mountains bordered by lowlands * Range, a term used to i ...
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 A mountain pass is a navigable route through a mountain range or over a ridge. Since many of the world's mountain ranges have presented formidable barriers to travel, passes have played a key role in trade, war, and both Human migration, human a ...
in Tawang District of Arunachal Pradesh state of India. It has an elevation of . It connects the Buddhist city of Tawang Town to
Tezpur Tezpur () is a city and urban agglomeration in Sonitpur district, Assam state, India. Tezpur is located on the banks of the river Brahmaputra, northeast of Guwahati, and is the largest of the north bank cities with a population exceeding 100, ...
and Guwahati and is the main road connecting Tawang with the rest of India. Other hills *
Jongsong Peak Jongsong Peak (Nepali: जोङ्सोङ् हिमाल) 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 3rd highest, Kangchenjunga, to the south. Jongs ...
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 China, officially the People's Republic of China (PRC), is a country in East Asia. It is the world's most populous country, with a population exceeding 1.4 billion, slightly ahead of India. China spans the equivalent of five time zones and ...
and India. *
Gimmigela Chuli Gimmigela Chuli, or The Twins, are two-peak mountains in the Himalayas, located on the border between Taplejung, Mechi, Nepal and Sikkim, India. Location It has an elevation of above sea level and prominence is at . It is situated approxi ...
, or The Twins, is a mountain in the Himalayas, on the border between
Taplejung Taplejung District ( ne, ताप्लेजुङ जिल्ला ) is one of 77 districts of Nepal and one of the 14 districts of Province No. 1. It is remotely located in the Himalayas in Eastern Nepal with Tibet to the north across the ...
,
Mechi Mechi ( ne, मेची अञ्चल ) was one of the fourteen zones of Nepal until the restructuring of zones to provinces, comprising four districts; namely Ilam, Jhapa, Panchthar and Taplejung. Its headquarters are at Ilam. It comes und ...
, Nepal and Sikkim, India. It has an elevation of above sea level. *
Kabru 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. The main features of this ridge are as follows (north to sou ...
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 Kirat Chuli or Tent Peak is a mountain in the Himalayas. It lies on the border between Nepal and India. Location The peak is located at above sea level n the extreme northeast of Nepal and northwest of Sikkim. Climbing history The first as ...
or Tent Peak is a mountain in the Himalayas. It lies on the border between Nepal and India. *
Mount Pandim Mount Pandim is a Himalayan mountain located in Sikkim, India. It has an elevation of above sea level. Pandim appears throughout the trekking trail for Goecha La, starting from Dzongri. It is also one of the prominently seen mountains from Dz ...
is a Himalayan mountain in Sikkim, India. It has an elevation of above sea level. *
Paohanli Peak Paohanli Peak or Paunhuri (simplified Chinese: 泡罕里峰; traditional Chinese: 泡罕里峰 ; Standard Tibetan: ???, is a peak at the border of Zarkang, Yadong County, Tibet ( China) and Sikkim (India). From the north to the south, near Paoh ...
or Paunhuri is a peak at the border of Zarkang, Yadong County, Tibet (
China China, officially the People's Republic of China (PRC), is a country in East Asia. It is the world's most populous country, with a population exceeding 1.4 billion, slightly ahead of India. China spans the equivalent of five time zones and ...
) and Sikkim ( India). *
Pauhunri Pauhunri is a mountain in the Eastern Himalayas. It is located on the border of Sikkim, India and Tibet and is situated about 75 km northeast of Kangchenjunga. It marks the origin of Teesta river. First ascent Pauhunri has an elevation o ...
is a mountain in the Eastern Himalayas. It is on the border of Sikkim, India and Tibet,
China China, officially the People's Republic of China (PRC), is a country in East Asia. It is the world's most populous country, with a population exceeding 1.4 billion, slightly ahead of India. China spans the equivalent of five time zones and ...
, and is about 75 km northeast of Kangchenjunga. *
Siniolchu 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 an ...
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". File:Kangchenjunga East Face from Zemu Glacier.jpg, East face of Kangchenjunga, from near the Zemu Glacier. File:Pangsau Pass.jpg, Patkai hills as seen from Pangsau Pass File:Sela Pass, Arunachal Pradesh.JPG, Sela Pass, Arunachal Pradesh, India. File:Tawi Tlang, Mizoram.JPG, Tawi Tlang hill range in the central Mizoram is known for adventure sports. File:Hlakungpui_Mizo_Poets_Square_(3).JPG, Mizo Poets Square also known as
Mizo Hlakungpui Mual Mizo Hlakungpui Mual (Mizo Poets' Square) is a monument to commemorate Mizo language, Mizo poets. It was set up in 1986 at the southern edge of Khawbung Village, Mizoram state, North-East India, about 100 miles northwest of Chittagong, Bangladesh. ...
. File:Mount_Pandim.jpg, West face of
Mount Pandim Mount Pandim is a Himalayan mountain located in Sikkim, India. It has an elevation of above sea level. Pandim appears throughout the trekking trail for Goecha La, starting from Dzongri. It is also one of the prominently seen mountains from Dz ...
, viewed from Prek Chu valley File:Mt. Kabru at sunrise Sikkim India October 2013.jpg, Mt.
Kabru 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. The main features of this ridge are as follows (north to sou ...
at sunrise, Sikkim (2013) File:Le Siniolchu vu depuis le Glacier de Zemu. Photo de Vittorio Sella (1859-1943).jpg,
Siniolchu 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 an ...
taken from the Zemu Glacier by
Vittorio Sella Vittorio Sella (28 August 1859 – 12 August 1943) was an Italian photographer and mountaineer, whose photographs of mountains are regarded as some of the finest ever made. Life and career Sella was born in Biella in the foothills of the Alps an ...
 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.


Lake Islands and Islets

There are innumerable islands and islets in several lakes of the region. Some of the most beautiful and famous are: * Thanga Island - It is the largest island in the Loktak Lake, world's only floating lake, situated in
Bishnupur district Bishnupur district ( Meitei pronunciation: /ˌbɪʃnʊˈpʊə/) is a district of Manipur state in northeastern India. Origin of name Its name is derived from a Vishnu temple located at Lamangdong. Geography Bishnupur town is the administrat ...
of Manipur. It is a great tourist destination for adventure and a religious destination for both
Hindu Hindus (; ) are people who religiously adhere to Hinduism.Jeffery D. Long (2007), A Vision for Hinduism, IB Tauris, , pages 35–37 Historically, the term has also been used as a geographical, cultural, and later religious identifier for ...
and Sanamahists. It is also famous for its numerous temples as well as sacred sites. * Karang Island - It is the second largest island in the Loktak Lake. It is a great religious destination, famous for the residence of two great Temples, Ebudhou Khuman Apokpa Temple and Ibudhou Khumanpokpa Temple, temples of the ancestral
deity A deity or god is a supernatural being who is considered divine or sacred. The ''Oxford Dictionary of English'' defines deity as a god or goddess, or anything revered as divine. C. Scott Littleton defines a deity as "a being with powers greate ...
Khuman Pokpa Khuman Pokpa ( mni, ꯈꯨꯃꯟ ꯄꯣꯛꯄ) or Khuman Apokpa ( mni, ꯈꯨꯃꯟ ꯑꯄꯣꯛꯄ) is the Apokpa (Ancestor God) of the Khuman clan. He is regarded as the founder of the Khuman dynasty. He is one of the three members of the M ...
of the
Khuman Dynasty Khuman Salai ( mni, ꯈꯨꯃꯟ ꯁꯂꯥꯢ) (literally, ''"Khuman dynasty"'') is a clan, which probably ruled parts of Kangleipak (present day Manipur) prior to subjugation by the Ningthouja dynasty (Mangang) c. 13th Century. The Khuman-Lon ...
of Manipur. * Ithing Islet - It is a human inhabited Islet situated on the way to Thanga Island in the Loktak Lake.


River Islands

* Majuli - Majuli or Majoli is a large river island in the
Brahmaputra River The Brahmaputra is a trans-boundary river which flows through Tibet, northeast India, and Bangladesh. It is also known as the Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibetan, the Siang/Dihang River in Arunachali, Luit in Assamese, and Jamuna River in Bangla. It ...
, Assam, India, famous for Vaishnavite Satras. The island had a total area of . Majuli is the largest river island and the first island district in the Indian subcontinent. It is also recognised by ''Guinness Book of World Records'' as World's Largest River Island. * Umananda Island - The Umananda Island, also known as Peacock island, is the home to Umananda temple and it is the smallest inhabited river island in the world. File:Majuli Island.jpg, An exotic view of Majuli File:Way To Majuli.jpg, Way to Majuli from Jorhat City


Hill stations

*Ukhrul -
Ukhrul Ukhrul/Hunphun ( Meitei pronunciation:/ˈuːkˌɹəl or ˈuːkˌɹʊl/) is a town in the state of Manipur, India. Ukhrul is the home of the Tangkhul Nagas. It is the administrative headquarter of the Ukhrul district. There are also four sub-div ...
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 Tamenglong ( Meitei pronunciation:/tæmɛŋˈlɒŋ/) is a town in the Naga hills of Manipur and the district headquarter of the Tamenglong district. Geography Tamenglong is located in western Manipur lying on the hilltop from which descend ...
is a Hill station in
Tamenglong district Tamenglong district ( Meitei pronunciation:/tæmɛŋˈlɒŋ/) is one of the 16 districts of Manipur state in northeastern India. History In 1919, the British Government established four sub-divisions office in Manipur Hills known as North East ...
of Manipur. It is famous for the scenic natural beauty as well as for fruit groves. *Haflong -
Haflong Haflong is a town and headquarters of Dima Hasao district (formerly North Cachar Hills district) in the state of Assam in India. It is the only hill station in Assam. Etymology Haflong is a Dimasa word meaning '' ant hill''. Climate 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 Cherrapunji () or Sohra is a subdivisional town (Proposed District) East Khasi Hills district in the Indian state of Meghalaya. It is the traditional capital of ka ''hima'' Sohra (Khasi tribal kingdom). Sohra has often been credited as being t ...
is a subdivisional town in the
East Khasi Hills district East Khasi Hills is an administrative district in the state of Meghalaya in India. The district headquarters are located at Shillong. The district occupies an area of 2752 km² and has a population of 825,922 (as of 2011). , it is the most ...
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. File:Cherrapunji.jpg, One board in
Cherrapunji Cherrapunji () or Sohra is a subdivisional town (Proposed District) East Khasi Hills district in the Indian state of Meghalaya. It is the traditional capital of ka ''hima'' Sohra (Khasi tribal kingdom). Sohra has often been credited as being t ...


Monasteries

* Pemayangtse Monastery - The
Pemayangtse Monastery The Pemayangtse Monastery is a Buddhism, Buddhist monastery in Pemayangtse, near Pelling in the northeastern Indian state of Sikkim, located 110 km west of Gangtok. Planned, designed and founded by Lama Lhatsun Chempo in 1647, it is one o ...
is a Buddhist monastery in Pemayangtse, near Pelling in the northeastern Indian state of Sikkim, west of
Gangtok Gangtok is a city, municipality, the capital and the largest populated place of the Indian state of Sikkim. It is also the headquarters of the East Sikkim district, Gangtok District. Gangtok is in the eastern Himalayas, Himalayan range, at an e ...
. * Tawang Monastery - Tawang Monastery in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh is the largest monastery in India and second largest in the world after the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet. * Zang Dhok Palri Phodang -
Zang Dhok Palri Phodang Zang Dhok Palri Phodang is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Kalimpong in West Bengal, India. The monastery is located atop Durpin Hill, one of the two hills of the town. It was consecrated in 1976 by the visiting Dalai Lama. The monastery house ...
is a Buddhist monastery in
Kalimpong Kalimpong (Hindi: कलिम्पोंग) is a town and the headquarters of an eponymous district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is located at an average elevation of . The town is the headquarters of the Kalimpong district. The re ...
in West Bengal, India. The monastery is atop
Durpin Hill Durpin Dara is one of the two hills (dara in local language)(the other being Deolo Hill) connected by a ridge on which the town of Kalimpong stands. The hill is 1,372 metres (4,501 feet) above mean sea level and is located south west ...
, one of the two hills of the town. It was consecrated in 1976 by the visiting Dalai Lama. * Rumtek Monastery -
Rumtek Monastery Rumtek Monastery (), also called the Dharma Chakra Centre, is a gompa located in the Indian state of Sikkim near the capital Gangtok. It is the seat-in-exile of the Gyalwang Karmapa, inaugurated in 1966 by the 16th Karmapa. It is also a focal p ...
, also called the "Dharmachakra Centre", is a gompa in the Indian state of Sikkim near the capital
Gangtok Gangtok is a city, municipality, the capital and the largest populated place of the Indian state of Sikkim. It is also the headquarters of the East Sikkim district, Gangtok District. Gangtok is in the eastern Himalayas, Himalayan range, at an e ...
. It is a focal point for the sectarian tensions within the Karma Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism that characterize the Karmapa controversy. * Enchey Monastery -
Enchey Monastery The Enchey Monastery was established in 1909 above Gangtok, the capital city of Sikkim in the Northeastern Indian state. It belongs to the Nyingma order of Vajrayana Buddhism. The monastery built around the then small hamlet of Gangtok became a r ...
is in
Gangtok Gangtok is a city, municipality, the capital and the largest populated place of the Indian state of Sikkim. It is also the headquarters of the East Sikkim district, Gangtok District. Gangtok is in the eastern Himalayas, Himalayan range, at an e ...
, the capital city of Sikkim in the Northeastern Indian state. It belongs to the Nyingma order of Vajrayana Buddhism. * Tashiding Monastery -
Tashiding Monastery Tashiding Monastery is a Buddhist monastery of the Nyingma sect of Tibetan Buddhism in Western Sikkim, northeastern India, which is the most sacred and holiest monasteries in Sikkim. It is described as the "Heart of Sikkim/Denzong", citing to it ...
is a Buddhist monastery of the Nyingma sect of Tibetan Buddhism in Western Sikkim, northeastern India. It is on top of the hill rising between the Rathong chu and the Rangeet River. * Dubdi Monastery - Dubdi Monastery, occasionally called 'Yuksom Monastery,' is a Buddhist monastery of the Nyingma sect of Tibetan Buddhism near Yuksom, in the
Geyzing Gyalshing or Geyzing is a city, located in Gyalshing district or Geyzing district in the Indian state of Sikkim. It is administrative headquarter of district. The town is connected to the capital Gangtok by a metalled road. Geyzing is also con ...
subdivision of
West Sikkim Gyalshing District or Geyzing District is a list of Indian districts, district of the Indian state of Sikkim. Its headquarter is Geyzing, also known as Gyalshing. The district is a favourite with trekkers due to the high elevations. Other impor ...
district. * Ralang Monastery -
Ralang Monastery New Ralang Monastery or Ralong Palchen Choling is a Buddhist monastery of the Kagyu sect of Tibetan Buddhism in southern Sikkim, northeastern India. It is located six kilometres from Ravangla. Ralang Monastery has an extensive collection of pain ...
is a Buddhist monastery of the
Kagyu The ''Kagyu'' school, also transliterated as ''Kagyü'', or ''Kagyud'' (), which translates to "Oral Lineage" or "Whispered Transmission" school, is one of the main schools (''chos lugs'') of Tibetan (or Himalayan) Buddhism. The Kagyu lineag ...
sect of Tibetan Buddhism in southern Sikkim, northeastern India. It is 6 km from
Ravangla Ravangla or Rawangla or Ravongla is a small tourist town with an elevation of 8000 feet located in the South Sikkim district of the Indian state of Sikkim. It is connected by state highway to other major towns in the state and lies between Pelli ...
. File:Tawang Monastery Doorway Mandala.jpg, The mandala at the "Kakaling", the entry gate to the Tawang Monastery. File:Main Shrine of Pemangytse Gompa with prayer flags.jpg,
Pemayangtse Monastery The Pemayangtse Monastery is a Buddhism, Buddhist monastery in Pemayangtse, near Pelling in the northeastern Indian state of Sikkim, located 110 km west of Gangtok. Planned, designed and founded by Lama Lhatsun Chempo in 1647, it is one o ...
. File:Zang Dhok Palri Phodang 02.jpg, The
Zang Dhok Palri Phodang Zang Dhok Palri Phodang is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Kalimpong in West Bengal, India. The monastery is located atop Durpin Hill, one of the two hills of the town. It was consecrated in 1976 by the visiting Dalai Lama. The monastery house ...
monastery atop Durpin Hill. File:PrayerWheelsRumtek.JPG, Prayer wheels in the
Rumtek Monastery Rumtek Monastery (), also called the Dharma Chakra Centre, is a gompa located in the Indian state of Sikkim near the capital Gangtok. It is the seat-in-exile of the Gyalwang Karmapa, inaugurated in 1966 by the 16th Karmapa. It is also a focal p ...
. File:Window of prayer hall, Enchey.jpg, Ornately carved colourful window of
Enchey Monastery The Enchey Monastery was established in 1909 above Gangtok, the capital city of Sikkim in the Northeastern Indian state. It belongs to the Nyingma order of Vajrayana Buddhism. The monastery built around the then small hamlet of Gangtok became a r ...
. File:Yuksom Dubdi Gompa.jpg, Dubdi Monastery. File:The golden chorten - tashiding.jpg, The Golden Chorten near
Tashiding Monastery Tashiding Monastery is a Buddhist monastery of the Nyingma sect of Tibetan Buddhism in Western Sikkim, northeastern India, which is the most sacred and holiest monasteries in Sikkim. It is described as the "Heart of Sikkim/Denzong", citing to it ...
. File:Ralong monastery - top view.jpg,
Ralang Monastery New Ralang Monastery or Ralong Palchen Choling is a Buddhist monastery of the Kagyu sect of Tibetan Buddhism in southern Sikkim, northeastern India. It is located six kilometres from Ravangla. Ralang Monastery has an extensive collection of pain ...
. File:Vikramjit-Kakati-Rumtek.jpg,
Rumtek Monastery Rumtek Monastery (), also called the Dharma Chakra Centre, is a gompa located in the Indian state of Sikkim near the capital Gangtok. It is the seat-in-exile of the Gyalwang Karmapa, inaugurated in 1966 by the 16th Karmapa. It is also a focal p ...
, Sikkim, India.


Temples

*
Shree Govindajee Temple Shree Govindajee Temple ( mni, , Shri Shri Govindajee Laishang) is the largest Vaishnava temple in Imphal district of Manipur, India. The temple is dedicated to Hindu deities Radha Krishna (Govindaji). It was originally built in 1846 during the ...
- It is the largest Hindu Vaishnavite temple in the entire Manipur state. This temple in Imphal East district is the first premise where the great classical dance
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is performed, dedicated to Shri Govindajee. * Shri Radha Raman Temple, Kanchipur - It is one of the oldest
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temple in North East India. Situated in
Kanchipur, Manipur Kanchipur is a town in the Indian state of Manipur, and a suburb of the city of Imphal. During the reigns of Joy Singh and Gambhir Singh, Kanchipur served as Manipur's capital city. Currently, Manipur University Manipur University ( m ...
, it is a great religious destination for the Vaishnavite followers. * Gopinath Mandir - It is the second largest Hindu temple in Manipur. Located in
Ningthoukhong Ningthoukhong is a town and a Municipal Council having 14 wards in Bishnupur district in the Indian state of Manipur. Demographics As of the 2011 Census of India The 2011 Census of India or the 15th Indian Census was conducted in two pha ...
,
Bishnupur district Bishnupur district ( Meitei pronunciation: /ˌbɪʃnʊˈpʊə/) is a district of Manipur state in northeastern India. Origin of name Its name is derived from a Vishnu temple located at Lamangdong. Geography Bishnupur town is the administrat ...
of the state, it is also a grand premise for the performance of the great
Manipuri dance , image = , alt = , caption = An illustration of the ''Manipuri Raas Leela'' dance, being depicted in a stamp from Armenia; transliterations of "Jagoi Raas" and "Manipuri Raas Leela", the terms in Meitei language (offi ...
, dedicated to Shri Gopinath. * Kaina Temple - It is a Hindu temple in the Hill top of the Kaina Hill in
Thoubal district Thoubal district ( Meitei pronunciation:/ˈθɑʊbɑːl orˈθɑʊbəl/) is one of the sixteen districts of Manipur state in northeastern India. This district is bounded by Senapati district on the north, Ukhrul and Chandel districts on the ...
of Manipur. It is a great religious destination for Vaishnavite followers from across the country. It is famous for the grand feasts performed as well as for the scenic beauty of the hillside. * Kamakhya Temple - It is a
Hindu Hindus (; ) are people who religiously adhere to Hinduism.Jeffery D. Long (2007), A Vision for Hinduism, IB Tauris, , pages 35–37 Historically, the term has also been used as a geographical, cultural, and later religious identifier for ...
temple in Assam, and a great religious destination for Shaktism followers.


Lakes

* Khecheopalri Lake - Khecheopalri Lake, originally known as Kha-Chot-Palri (meaning the heaven of Padmasambhava), is a sacred lake for
Buddhists Buddhism ( , ), also known as Buddha Dharma and Dharmavinaya (), is an Indian religion or philosophical tradition based on teachings attributed to the Buddha. It originated in northern India as a -movement in the 5th century BCE, and gra ...
and Hindus, which is believed to be a wish-fulfilling lake. It is near Khecheopalri village, west of
Gangtok Gangtok is a city, municipality, the capital and the largest populated place of the Indian state of Sikkim. It is also the headquarters of the East Sikkim district, Gangtok District. Gangtok is in the eastern Himalayas, Himalayan range, at an e ...
and to the northwest of Pelling town in the
West Sikkim Gyalshing District or Geyzing District is a list of Indian districts, district of the Indian state of Sikkim. Its headquarter is Geyzing, also known as Gyalshing. The district is a favourite with trekkers due to the high elevations. Other impor ...
district of the Northeastern Indian state of Sikkim. * Gurudongmar Lake - Gurudongmar Lake is one of the highest lakes in the world at an altitude of . It lies in the district of
North Sikkim North Sikkim (now officially named as Mangan District) is a list of Indian districts, district of the Indian states and territories of India, state of Sikkim. Its district headquarters is Mangan, India, Mangan. It is the seventh least populous d ...
in the state of Sikkim in India. * Lake Tsongmo -
Lake Tsongmo Tsomgo Lake'','' also known as Tsongmo Lake or Changgu Lake, is a glacial lake in the East Sikkim district of the Indian state of Sikkim, some from the capital Gangtok. Located at an elevation of , the lake remains frozen during the winter se ...
or Changu Lake is a glacial lake in the East Sikkim, India, some from
Gangtok Gangtok is a city, municipality, the capital and the largest populated place of the Indian state of Sikkim. It is also the headquarters of the East Sikkim district, Gangtok District. Gangtok is in the eastern Himalayas, Himalayan range, at an e ...
at elevation of . * Loktak Lake - Loktak Lake is the largest freshwater lake in the entire Northeast India is famous for its '' phumdis'' (heterogeneous decomposing mass of vegetation, soil, and organic matters) floating over it.
Keibul Lamjao National Park The Keibul Lamjao National Park ( mni, Keibul Lamjao Leipakki Lampak) is a national park in the Bishnupur district of the state of Manipur in India. It is in area, the only floating park in the world, located in North East India, and an integr ...
, the only floating national park in the world, floats over it. It is near Moirang in Manipur state, India. Moreover, Loktak Day is a great annual event for the Lake. *Pumlenpat Lake -
Pumlenpat Pumlenpat is the second largest lake in Manipur after the Loktak Lake, situated about south of Imphal (the capital of Manipur, a state in North East India) and about from Thoubal. Just as Loktak Lake, People situated around this lake depend on ...
is the second largest lake in Manipur situated in the
Thoubal district Thoubal district ( Meitei pronunciation:/ˈθɑʊbɑːl orˈθɑʊbəl/) is one of the sixteen districts of Manipur state in northeastern India. This district is bounded by Senapati district on the north, Ukhrul and Chandel districts on the ...
of the state. Small islands and islets are the awe inspiring views of the lake. Besides, it is famous for the rich
marine life Marine life, sea life, or ocean life is the plants, animals and other organisms that live in the salt water of seas or oceans, or the brackish water of coastal estuaries. At a fundamental level, marine life affects the nature of the planet. M ...
and
phytoplankton Phytoplankton () are the autotrophic (self-feeding) components of the plankton community and a key part of ocean and freshwater ecosystems. The name comes from the Greek words (), meaning 'plant', and (), meaning 'wanderer' or 'drifter'. Ph ...
s. * Lake Shilloi - The Lake Shilloi is located in
Phek District Phek District (pron:/ˈfɛk/) is a district in the Indian state of Nagaland. At , the district is the seventh-most populous district in Nagaland and 596th most populous district in India with 163,418 inhabitants. The district is home to 8.26% ...
, Nagaland. Shilloi lies on the lower slopes of the hill ranges running along Myanmar. It is surrounded by hills. The lake spreads over 0.25 to 0.30 km2. * Umiam Lake -
Umiam Lake Umiam Lake (locally known as Dam sait) is a reservoir in the hills north of Shillong in the state of Meghalaya, India. It was created by damming the Umiam River in the early 1960s. The principal catchment area of the lake and dam is spread over ...
is a reservoir in the hills 15 km to the north of Shillong in the state of Meghalaya. Other lakes *
Chandubi Lake Chandubi Lake (Pron: ˌʧʌnˈdʊbɪ) is a natural lake located in Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council, Kamrup District, Assam at a distance of from the city of Guwahati accessible through National Highway 37. The lake is located at the foot of Ga ...
is natural lake in the Kamrup district of
Lower Assam Lower Assam division is one of the 5 administrative divisions of Assam. It was formed in 1874, comprising Undivided Kamrup district of Western Assam, undivided Darrang and Nagoan districts of Central Assam and Khasi & Jaintia hills of Meghalaya ...
64 km from the city of Guwahati accessible through National Highway 37. *
Dipor Bil Dipor Bil, also spelt Deepor Beel (Pron: dɪpɔ:(r) bɪl) (''bil'' or '' beel'' means "lake" in the local Assamese language), is located to the south-west of Guwahati city, in Kamrup Metropolitan district of Assam, India. It is a permanent fre ...
, also spelt 'Deepor Beel' (''bil'' or ''
beel A beel (Bengali and Assamese: বিল) is a billabong or a lake-like wetland with static water (as opposed to moving water in rivers and canals - typically called in Bengali, in the Ganges - Brahmaputra flood plains of the Eastern Indian s ...
'' means "lake" in the local Assamese language), is to the southwest of Guwahati city, in Kamrup district of Assam, India. *
Son Beel Son Beel is one of the largest lakes in southern Assam in India. It is situated in the Karimganj district, state of Assam Assam (; ) is a state in northeastern India, south of the eastern Himalayas along the Brahmaputra and Barak Rive ...
(Shon Bill) is one of the largest lakes in southern Assam in India. It is situated in the Karimganj district, and is the largest wetland in Assam state. *
Rudrasagar Lake Rudrasagar Lake, also known as Twijilikma, is a lake located in Melaghar, Tripura, India. The Government of India's Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has identified Rudrasagar as one of the wetlands of National Importance for ...
also known as Rudijala, is in
Melaghar Melaghar is a small town located in the India, Indian States and territories of India, state of Tripura and a Municipal Council in Sipahijala district, situated about 50 km (approx. 30 miles) from the capital Agartala. It is a neighbour to ...
, Tripura. *
Bijoy sagar Bijoy Sagar is a lake in Udaipur in North-East India. It is also called Mahadeb Dighi. It is one of the largest lakes in Udaipur in Tripura. The lake is 750 feet in length and 450 feet in breadth. The area around the lake is densely settled. T ...
is a lake in Udaipur in Eastern India. It is also called Mahadeb Dighi. It is one of the largest lakes in Udaipur in Tripura. File:Dongmar lake.jpg, Gurudongmar Lake File:Umiam Lake, Shillong, Meghalaya, India.jpg, View of
Umiam Lake Umiam Lake (locally known as Dam sait) is a reservoir in the hills north of Shillong in the state of Meghalaya, India. It was created by damming the Umiam River in the early 1960s. The principal catchment area of the lake and dam is spread over ...
, Shillong File:Angami 1723b.jpg, The Naga Hills are the traditional homeland of the Naga people File:Foot bridge to Khecheolpalri Lake.jpg, Foot bridge to Khecheopalri Lake File:Buddhist Flag flutters in GuruDongmar Lake.JPG, Gurudongmar Lake Image:Tsongmo Lake, Gangtok.jpg,
Tsongmo Lake Tsomgo Lake'','' also known as Tsongmo Lake or Changgu Lake, is a glacial lake in the East Sikkim district of the Indian state of Sikkim, some from the capital Gangtok. Located at an elevation of , the lake remains frozen during the winter sea ...
in March Image:Chsungo.jpg,
Tsongmo Lake Tsomgo Lake'','' also known as Tsongmo Lake or Changgu Lake, is a glacial lake in the East Sikkim district of the Indian state of Sikkim, some from the capital Gangtok. Located at an elevation of , the lake remains frozen during the winter sea ...
in winter File:Loktak Lake1.jpg, Loktak Lake


Palaces

* Kangla Palace - It is one of the oldest site in the world, having its earliest history dating back to 1405 BC when king Tangja Leela Pakhangba ascended the throne of Kangleipak (present day Manipur ).


Monuments and other tourist spots


Living root bridges

The living root bridges of
Cherrapunji Cherrapunji () or Sohra is a subdivisional town (Proposed District) East Khasi Hills district in the Indian state of Meghalaya. It is the traditional capital of ka ''hima'' Sohra (Khasi tribal kingdom). Sohra has often been credited as being t ...
aren't built – they are grown over hundreds of years, in the rainforest of Cherrapunji. They are alive, growing and gaining strength over time. They are also present in
Laitkynsew Laitkynsew is a village in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya State, in north-eastern India. It is perhaps best known for its living root bridges. The Umnnoi living root bridge, known locally as ''Jingkieng Deingjri'', which means 'b ...
, and
Nongriat Nongriat is a village in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya State, in north-eastern India. It is perhaps best known for its living root bridges; one an impressive double-decker suspension bridge called Jingkieng Nongriat. The vill ...
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Madan Kamdev

Madan Kamdev is a famous archaeological site in Kamrup district of Assam. This site has ruins of huge and small temples scattered around an old temple of Shiva: Gopeshwar Temple is near a village and a big cave nearby is known as Parvati Guha. File:Madan Kamdev 5.jpg File:Madan Kamdev 3.jpg File:Madan Kamdev.jpg File:Madan Kamdev 10.jpg


Meghalaya Caves

The Indian state of Meghalaya is famous for its many caves, which attract tourists from India and abroad. A few of the caves in this region have been listed amongst the longest and deepest in the world. A famous one is Mawsmai caves near Cherrapunji are the limestone caves, lies near the village of Mawsmai. Meghalaya is famous in the world for its deep caves such as the Siju Cave; Krem Liat Prah is the longest cave in Asia. File:Expedition is in progress in Meghalayan Caves.jpg, Expedition in progress in Meghalaya Caves.


Capital cities


Agartala

Agartala Agartala () is the capital city of the Indian state of Tripura, and is one of the largest cities in northeast India. The city is governed by the Agartala Municipal Corporation. The city is the seat of the Government of Tripura. It is located on ...
is capital of Tripura state. Its second largest city in Northeast India after Guwahati. Places of attraction in Agaratala: * College Tilla –
Maharaja Bir Bikram College Maharaja Bir Bikram College or MBB College is a degree college of the Indian state of Tripura, imparting general education in the streams of Science, Commerce and Humanities. Established in 1947, it is the oldest college in the state of Tripura ...
, Tripura University buildings, football ground, international cricket stadium, picturesque lush landscapes and serene natural lakes. It is also a National Bird Sanctuary. *
Ujjayanta Palace The Ujjayanta Palace(''Nuyungma'' in Tripuri language) is a museum and the former palace of the Kingdom of Tripura situated in Agartala, which is now the capital of the Indian state of Tripura. The palace was constructed between 1899 and 190 ...
– Palace of the Tripura kings, was converted to state legislative assembly and is now into a museum; in the area of Palace Compound is one of the eye-catching attraction in the state. * Jagannath temple – Hindu temple of Vaishnava school of thought. It has been transformed into the Ujjayanta Museum and it was inaugurated by Dr. Hamid Ansari, the vice president of India. * Umamaheswar temple – Hindu temple of Shaiva and Shakti (durga). * Venuban Buddha Vihar – Around 2 km inside the city of Agartala from the city center is the Venuban Vihar where a Buddha shrine houses a metal idol of Buddha. * Krishna Mandir * Puratan Agartala (Old Agartala) * Malancha Niwas – Rabindranath Tagore, the first Asian Nobel Laurete had stayed here during his visit to Tripura. * Agartala Amusement Park, Amtali- Chocolate Hotels Pvt Ltd * Agartala City Centre – The main hub point in the city, in Paradise Chowmuhuni, carries a lot of attraction in the capital. * Agartala Secretariat – Approximately 3 km from the heart of the city, this is a splendid place to watch the biggest government building in Northeast India. * Rabindra Kanan * Nehru Park * Heritage Park * Tripura State Museum is at the
Ujjayanta Palace The Ujjayanta Palace(''Nuyungma'' in Tripuri language) is a museum and the former palace of the Kingdom of Tripura situated in Agartala, which is now the capital of the Indian state of Tripura. The palace was constructed between 1899 and 190 ...
. * Science Museum, in Sukanta Academy. * Haveli Museum, in Kashipur. File:Main gate of the Heritage park.jpg, Main gate of the Heritage Park,
Agartala Agartala () is the capital city of the Indian state of Tripura, and is one of the largest cities in northeast India. The city is governed by the Agartala Municipal Corporation. The city is the seat of the Government of Tripura. It is located on ...


Aizawl

Aizawl is the capital of Mizoram state. The main places of interest in Aizawl are: * Bara Bazar is the main shopping centre of Aizawl in Dawrpui Veng locality. The steep Zion Street is lined with stalls selling garments. The main bazar is where the people are best seen in their traditional costumes selling produce from the farms as well as imports from China brought through
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. The Millennium Centre in the same locality is a popular shopping mall. *
Mizoram State Museum The Mizoram State Museum is in Aizawl, Mizoram, India. It is an ethnographic museum with multipurpose collections on display. There are five galleries: Textile Gallery, Ethnology, History, Anthropology, Natural History, and an Archaeology Ter ...
is in the centre of the town at Zarkawt. This museum gives a good insight into Mizo traditions, culture and history. *
Reiek Reiek is a mountain and tourist spot 29 km from Aizawl, Mizoram, India. It rests at an elevation of 1,465 metres overlooking Aizawl and offers a view of the surrounding valleys and hills. On a clear day, the plains of Bangladesh can be see ...
Tourist Resort, a tourist spot 12 km from Aizawl, is at an elevation of 1548 metres with a traditional
Mizo Mizo may refer to: *Mizo people, an ethnic group native to north-eastern India, western Myanmar (Burma) and eastern Bangladesh *Mizo language, a language spoken by the Mizo people *Mizoram, a state in Northeast India *Lusei people, an ethnic group ...
village. * Durtlang Hills on the northern side of Aizawl offers a fine view of the hill station from
Durtlang Hospital Synod Hospital, Durtlang (formerly known as Presbyterian Hospital, Durtlang) is a general hospital and nursing school in Aizawl, Mizoram, India. The hospital is widely known among Mizo people as "Durtlang Hospital". It is managed and governed by ...
or
Aizawl Theological College Aizawl Theological College is an ecumenical seminary of the Presbyterian Church in Aizawl, Mizoram, India. It is affiliated to the Senate of Serampore College (University). The college is owned by the Mizoram Presbyterian Church and administere ...
. *
Hmuifang Hmuifang is a tourist spot near Aizawl, Mizoram. It is about 50 km from Aizawl. With an elevation of 1619 metres the mountain is covered with forests reserves since all the Mizo Chief's time. History Hmuifang Tourist resort has been built ...
is about 50 km from Aizawl with an elevation of 1619 metres. The mountain is covered with virgin forests reserved since the Mizo chief's time. * Berawtlang Tourist Complex 7 km from Aizawl is a recreational centre that hosts cultural activities. It is considered a popular picnic spot. * Baktawng Village, 70 km from Aizawl, is where
Pu Ziona Ziona (born Zionnghaka; 21 July 1945 – 13 June 2021) was the leader of Lalpa Kohhran Thar (meaning "The Lord's New Church"), informally referred to as Chana Pâwl or Chhuanthar Kohhran ("The Church of New Generation"), a polygamy-practising ...
lives with the "worlds largest existing family" with 39 wives, 94 children, 14 daughters-in-law and 33 grandchildren. *
Solomon's Temple, Aizawl Mizoram, India Solomon's Temple is a church located in Aizawl Mizoram, India. The temple was constructed by the religious group Kohhran Thianghlim, translated as 'The Holy Church' in English. It was founded by Dr. L.B. Sailo in 1984 and is non-denominati ...
in Kidron Valley, Chawlhhmun is a grand temple complex operated by
Kohhran Thianghlim Kohhran Thianghlim (The Holy Church) is a Christian denomination in Mizoram, northeast India. It was founded by Dr L.B. Sailo (Lalbiakmawia Sailo) in 1984. The founder is a certified veterinary doctor working as the Director of Animal Husbandry ...
of Mizoram. * Khuangchera Puk is a cave in Ailawng near
Reiek Reiek is a mountain and tourist spot 29 km from Aizawl, Mizoram, India. It rests at an elevation of 1,465 metres overlooking Aizawl and offers a view of the surrounding valleys and hills. On a clear day, the plains of Bangladesh can be see ...
, about 30 km from Aizawl.


Gangtok

Gangtok Gangtok is a city, municipality, the capital and the largest populated place of the Indian state of Sikkim. It is also the headquarters of the East Sikkim district, Gangtok District. Gangtok is in the eastern Himalayas, Himalayan range, at an e ...
is the capital and the largest city of Sikkim state. City is known for its tourist attractions. File:Kangchenjunga.JPG,
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, visible from
Gangtok Gangtok is a city, municipality, the capital and the largest populated place of the Indian state of Sikkim. It is also the headquarters of the East Sikkim district, Gangtok District. Gangtok is in the eastern Himalayas, Himalayan range, at an e ...
, is the world's third-tallest peak. File:Ban Jhakri Falls - Gangtok.jpg, Ban Jhakri Falls,
Gangtok Gangtok is a city, municipality, the capital and the largest populated place of the Indian state of Sikkim. It is also the headquarters of the East Sikkim district, Gangtok District. Gangtok is in the eastern Himalayas, Himalayan range, at an e ...
. File:Gangtok from Tibet Road.jpg,
Gangtok Gangtok is a city, municipality, the capital and the largest populated place of the Indian state of Sikkim. It is also the headquarters of the East Sikkim district, Gangtok District. Gangtok is in the eastern Himalayas, Himalayan range, at an e ...
seen from Tibet Road. File:Dro-dul Chorten - Gangtok, Sikkim.jpg, Dro-dul Chorten, Gangtok, Sikkim. File:Gangtok ropeway.jpg, Gangtok
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Gangtok Gangtok is a city, municipality, the capital and the largest populated place of the Indian state of Sikkim. It is also the headquarters of the East Sikkim district, Gangtok District. Gangtok is in the eastern Himalayas, Himalayan range, at an e ...
at night.


Guwahati

Guwahati is the commercial capital of Assam state and its largest city in North East India. * River cruise: One of the major attractions of Guwahati is the cruise on the Brahmaputra river. * Umananda Temple: On the Peacock Island in the middle of the Brahmaputra, this Shiva temple was built in 1664. It is believed that Shiva by using his third eye burnt Kamdeva here. Every year Shivaratri is celebrated in this temple in a great way. The island is believed to be the world's smallest human inhabited island. The world's largest river island is Majuli. * Accoland: Accoland family fun kingdom is the northeast's only amusement park named after Acco, the mythological king of amusement. This park is at Patgaon. * Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra: Shankardev Khalakshetra's name is synonymous with the Vaishnava saint and scholar of Assam Srimanta Shankardeva. It is a multipurpose cultural complex that has fulfilled its aim in protecting, promoting and preserving the cultural heritage of the communities and tribes of Assam and the country. * Guwahati Planetarium: In Uzanbazar this planetarium is the only one of its kind in the northeastern region and a center of astronomical research. For visitors, the mysterious aspects of the universe are brought alive by sheer audio-video technique and explained in the dark domed structure inside the planetarium. *
Assam State Museum The Assam State Museum, previously Assam Provincial Museum, is located in the southern end of Dighali Pukhuri tank which is in the heart of Guwahati city, Assam. The Museum was established by the Kamarupa Anusandhan Samiti (Assam Research Socie ...
: Assam State Museum is near Dighalipukhuri. It houses many rare, specimen of the Ahom Dynasty. Many articles of equipment, dress materials belonging to the glorious past of Assam are found here. Many antiques, statues, manuscripts, written on Shashi-paat and other valuable articles are preserved and displayed. * Kamakhya Temple: Kamakhya Temple, some 5 km from the main city on the Nilachal Hill, is one of the most sacred Hindu shrines of India. Goddess Kamakhya is worshipped here. Ambubachi Mela is celebrated every year in the middle of June in this temple. Many devotees from across the country gathered here during this mela. * Shilpagram: Adjacent to Srimanta Shankardev Kalakshetra, this is the only crafts village of the North East Zone Cultural Center (NEZCC). It had made landmark in the promotion of the varied arts and cultures of the local people. It holds regular cultural events throughout the year in its open-air stage and auditorium. * Nehru Park: At heart of the city at Panbazar by the side of Cotton College. The highlights of the park are the concrete statues of Bihu dance, Ojapali dance, Deodhani dance, Jhumur dance, Bhoor tal dance etc. There are altogether 45 concrete statues depicting these aspects of Assamese life and culture. * NEDFi Haat: NEDFi Haat is at a leased building of Industries & Commerce Department Govt. of Assam. In NEDFi Haat visitors can buy handicraft and handloom products. They can buy traditional food items produced by the self-help groups of the state in the
Bihu Bihu is a set of three important Assamese festivals in the Indian state of Assam – 'Rongali' or 'Bohag Bihu' observed in April, 'Kongali' or 'Kati Bihu' observed in October, and 'Bhogali' or 'Magh Bihu' observed in January. The Rongali Bihu i ...
seasons. * Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden: Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden is the largest zoo of the northeast at Hengerabari Reserved Forest in the city. * Basistha Temple: Basistha Temple is on Sandhyachal Hill, on the southern part of the city; this tourist spot was once the ashram (hermitage) of sage Basistha. *
Sukreswar Temple The Sukreswar (Pron: ˌʃʊˈkreɪʃwə) Temple is an important Shiva temple in the state of Assam in India. The temple is located on the Sukreswar or Itakhuli hill on the south bank of river Brahmaputra in the Panbazar locality of Guwahati city ...
: Sukreswar Temple is an ancient Shiva temple built by Ahom king Pramatta Singha on Dakini Jogini hill by the side of river Brahmaputra. * Navagraha Temple: Navagraha temple or temple of nine planets is on Chitrachal Hill to the east. It was the ancient seat of study of astronomy and astrology. The nine planets are represented by the nine linga's inside the main temple. There is a stone imprint of solar system inside the temple. This temple is 3 km from the railway station is a center of Astrological and Astronomical research. It was for this temple Guwahati was named Pragjyotishpura. *
Dighalipukhuri Dighalipukhuri; also Dighalipukhri''The Indian Newspaper Society Press Handbook'' (2007), p.774 is a rectangular man-made pond in Guwahati, about half a mile long. Dighalipukhuri is occupied altogether area of garden and pond between 17-18 bigha l ...
: At the heart of the city at Uzanbazar and surrounded by the High Court on the north and the State Museum and District Library on the south. This is a huge man-made tank. It was excavated by King Bhagadatta to celebrate the 'swayambar' of his daughter Bhanumati who was married to Kourava prince Druyadhana. There is a boating club on the Dighalipukhuri. *
Ugro Tara Temple Ugratara Devalaya is a temple dedicated to Ugratara located in the western side of Jor Pukhury tanks in the heart of Guwahati city in the Lotaxil (Latasil) locality in Northeast India. The Ugratara Temple in Uzan Bazaar in the eastern part o ...
: At the heart of the city banks of Joarpukhuri (twin ponds). The Ugro Tara Temple is another shakti peeth temple where the eyes of Sati were believed to have fallen. * Balaji Temple, Guwahati: This temple is a recent addition to the religious places of Guwahati. It is at Betkuchi area of the city. Balaji temple with striking South Indian architecture is unlike the other temples of this place. In the evening the temple is illuminated by electric lights. * ISKCON Temple, Guwahati: This temple belongs to the ISKCON society founded by Abhay Charanaravinda Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. The temple's main deity is Radha-Krishna. The main emphasis of this temple's preaching lies on the teachings of Krishna and
Bhagavad Gita The Bhagavad Gita (; sa, श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता, lit=The Song by God, translit=śrīmadbhagavadgītā;), often referred to as the Gita (), is a 700- verse Hindu scripture that is part of the epic ''Mahabharata'' (c ...
. * Madan Kamdev & Gopeshwar Mandir is near to Guwahati in a village named as
Deuduar Deuduar is a mid-sized village located in the district of Kamrup in the state of Assam in India. It has a population of about 3500 persons living in around 300 households. It is situated almost 30 km away Guwahati. The 31 natioanal highway ...
. * Northbrook Gate: It was constructed to welcome British viceroy Lord Northbrook who visited Guwahati in 1874 near Sukreswar Ghat. British officials named it 'Gateway of Assam'. * North East Crafts Museum and Showroom of Handicrafts & Handlooms: An undertaking of North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation Limited (a Govt. of India Enterprise) this showroom has a wide variety of bamboo and cane handicrafts from across Northeast India. Visitors can buy these indigenous handicraft products from the showroom. The showroom is in Garchuk in Guwahati. File:Dighali Pukhuri War Memorial.jpg, Dighali Pukhuri War Memorial File:Ashyam.JPG, A view of Kamakhya Temple, Guwahati. File:Shine Towers.jpg, Shine Towers, Guwahati.


Imphal

Imphal is capital of Manipur state. Some of the places of attractions in city as follows. *Kangla Palace: Kangla Palace is on both sides (western and eastern) of the bank of the
Imphal River The Imphal River ( mni, Imphal Turel), also known as the Turel Achouba, is a major river in Manipur state, northeastern India which originates in Kangpokpi district to the north of Kangpokpi district headquarters Kangpokpi. It is a tributary of ...
. It was the traditional seat of the past Meitei rulers of Manipur. *Hiyangthang Lairembi Temple Complex: A religious site and a tourist attraction, the temple complex is noted for its annual Durga Puja festival in September or October. *Imphal War Cemetery: This cemetery remembers British and Indian soldiers who fought and died in the Second World War (1944). *
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(Women's Market): The market stalls are all run by women, and it is reportedly the only such market in the world. * Jama Masjid: A holy place for Muslims in Imphal, it is the only mosque in the Imphal market (on the bank of the Nambul River). *
Shri Govindajee Temple Shree Govindajee Temple ( mni, , Shri Shri Govindajee Laishang) is the largest Vaishnavism, Vaishnava temple in Imphal district of Manipur, India. The temple is dedicated to Hindu deities Radha Krishna (Govindaji). It was originally built in 18 ...
: The temple was considered the apex of cultural activity during the reign of the Maharajas. Near the palace, it has two
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and a raised congregation hall. *ISKCON Temple: The ISKCON Temple is near the road from Imphal Airport to the city. The temple houses numerous
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deities of the incarnations of Vishnu. File:Imphal War cemetery.jpg, Imphal War Cemetery File:Imphal, Manipur (84).jpeg, Women's Market (''Ima Keithel'') File:Kangla Fort Complex, Imphal (18).jpeg, Ruins of Kangla Fort, Imphal. File:Kangla Fort Complex, Imphal (216).jpeg, Kangla Museum houses, Imphal. File:Kangla Fort Complex, Imphal (75).jpeg, Shri Govindajee Temple, Imphal.


Itanagar

Itanagar is the capital of Arunachal Pradesh. Major tourist sites include: *
Ita Fort The Ita Fort is an historical site in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, India. Its name is "Fort of Bricks" in Assamese. It also lends its name to the city Itanagar, the capital of Arunachal Pradesh. The Ita Fort is generally assumed to have been bu ...
: Ita Fort in Itanagar town is a historical site in the state of Arunachal Pradesh, India. The name literally means "Fort of bricks" (brick being called "ita" in the
Ahom language The Ahom language or Tai-Ahom language is a dead language, that was spoken by the Ahom people, that is undergoing a revival. Ahom is an important language in Tai studies. It was relatively free of both Mon-Khmer and Indo-Aryan influences and has ...
). * Jawaharlal Nehru Museum, Itanagar: Known for showcasing tribal culture of the state. *Ganga Lake is a natural lake locally known as Gekar Sinyi (Confined water in the
Nyishi The Nyishi community is the largest ethnic group in Arunachal Pradesh in north-eastern India. In Nyishi, ''Nyi'' refers to "a human" and the word ''shi'' denotes "highland".The Nyishis are mentioned as the Daflas in the contemporary Ahom docu ...
dialect) surrounded by a landmass of hard rock. Primeval vegetation, orchids masses on tall trees and tree ferns contribute to its popularity as a picnic spot. Boating facilities and a swimming pool are available at the site. File:Ita Fort 01.JPG,
Ita Fort The Ita Fort is an historical site in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, India. Its name is "Fort of Bricks" in Assamese. It also lends its name to the city Itanagar, the capital of Arunachal Pradesh. The Ita Fort is generally assumed to have been bu ...
, southern gate, Itanagar. File:Jawaharlal Nehru Museum.JPG, Entrance of Jawaharlal Nehru Museum, Itanagar. File:Nyokum festival Nyishi.JPG, A festival of the Nyishi tribe of Arunachal Pradesh.


Kohima

Kohima is the capital of Nagaland. The city is known for its
Hornbill Festival The Hornbill Festival is an annual festival celebrated from 1 to 10 of December in the Northeastern Indian state of Nagaland. The festival represents all ethnic groups of Nagaland for which it is also called the ''Festival of Festivals''. Back ...
. Major tourist sites include: * War Cemetery is a memorial dedicated to the soldiers of the 2nd British Division of the Allied Forces who died in the Second World War at Kohima, in April 1944. * Naga Heritage Village is a vista of nature, cheerful and hospitality of people. The Heritage Village protects and preserves all ethnic cultural heritages of Nagaland. It upholds and sustains the unique identity of dialects, customs and traditions of all the ethnological tribes of Nagaland. File:Kohima State Museum.jpeg, Kohima State Museum File:Kohima village.jpeg, Welcome to Kohima Village File:Cemetery with kohima.jpeg, War Cemetery with Kohima City in background


Shillong

Shillong is the capital of Meghalaya.
Places of interest in and around Shillong includes: *Elephant Falls: 12 km on the outskirts of the city, the mountain stream descends through two successive falls set in dells of fern covered rocks. *Lady Hydari Park: The park stretches over a kilometre and has an adjacent mini zoo. *
Ward's Lake Ward's Lake, locally known as Pollock Lake or Nan Polok, is an artificial lake in Shillong, Meghalaya, India. Located in the centre of the city, it is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Shillong. History The lake was planned by the ...
: Known locally as Nan-Polok, it is an artificial lake with garden and boating facilities. *Shillong Golf Course: Shillong has one of the largest golf courses (the world's wettest) in Asia: Gleneagles of the East. It enjoys the rare distinction of being one of the few natural golf courses in Asia. Not only is the Shillong Golf Course scenic and enjoyable, it is also challenging. A group of British civil service officers introduced golf to Shillong in 1898 by constructing a nine-hole course. The present 18-hole course was inaugurated in 1924. The course is set in a valley covered with pine and rhododendron trees. The tight fairways, carpeted with a local grass which hardens the soil, are difficult to negotiate. The number of out-of-bounds streams that criss-cross every fairway makes it all the more trying. Obstructions come in the form of bunkers, trees and rain. The longest hole is the 6th, which is a grueling 594 yards. Shillong Golf Course is considered to be the " Glen Eagle of the East" at the
United States Golf Association Museum The United States Golf Association Museum and Arnold Palmer Center for Golf History is home to the world's premier collection of golf artifacts and memorabilia. It is located adjacent to the United States Golf Association’s headquarters in Liber ...
. It was set in a valley at an altitude of 5200 ft in 1898 as a nine-hole course and later converted into an 18-hole course in 1924 by
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and
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. *Motphran: The "Stone of France" which is locally known as "Motphran" was erected in memory of the 26th Khasi Labour Corps who served under the British in France during World War I. It bears the words of the famous Latin poet
Horace Quintus Horatius Flaccus (; 8 December 65 – 27 November 8 BC), known in the English-speaking world as Horace (), was the leading Roman lyric poet during the time of Augustus (also known as Octavian). The rhetorician Quintilian regarded his ' ...
" Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori" which can be roughly translated as "It is sweet and fitting to die for one's country." *Shillong Peak: A picnic spot, 10 km from the city, 1965 m above sea level, offers a panoramic view of the scenic countryside and is the highest point in the state. Obeisance is paid to U Shulong at the sanctum sanctorum at the peak's summit every springtime, by the religious priest of Mylliem State. *Capt. Williamson Sangma State Museum: For those interested in ethnic tribal culture and tradition this government museum offers insights to the lifestyle of the people. This museum is in the State Central Library complex where monuments for the great patriots of the state were erected beside the statue of Smt. Indira Gandhi and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. *Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures: The Don Bosco Museum is part of DBCIC (Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures). DBCIC comprises research on cultures, publications, training, animation programmes and the museum, which is a place of knowledge-sharing on the cultures of the northeast in particular, and of culture in general. DBCIC with its Don Bosco Museum is at Mawlai, Shillong. *Entomological Museum (Butterfly Museum): A privately owned museum of M/s Wankhar, Riatsamthiah, Shillong about 2 km from Police Bazar is the only known museum in India devoted to moths and butterflies. *Air Force Museum at Upper Shillong *Forest Museum in Lady Hydari Park *Rhino Heritage Museum at Shillong *Zoological Museum in Risa Colony *Anthropological museum at Mawblei *Botanical Museum at 4th Furlong *Arunachal Museum at the Cantonment Area *Chrysalis the Gallery: This art gallery is on the second floor of Salonsar Mansion at Police Bazaar, the commercial hub of Shillong. Chrysalis has flexible spacing to display paintings (canvases), sculpture, photography and handicrafts. Run by a local artist, Jaya Kalra, the gallery caters to exhibitions of artists and artisans especially from the northeast and also from the rest of India. *State Museum: Located at the State Central Library complex. *
Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians The Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians is a cathedral in Shillong, Meghalaya, India. It is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Shillong and serves as the seat of the Metropolitan Archbishop of Shillong. It covers the di ...
is in Don Bosco Square. *Bishop and Beadon Falls: Both cascade down the same escarpment into a deep valley. *Spread Eagle Falls: 3 km from Polo Grounds. *
Sweet Falls Sweet Falls (also called Kshaid Weitden, in the native dialect) is a waterfall in Shillong. It lies about 5 km from Happy Valley and is about in height. It is often termed as the "most beautiful" yet "most dangerous" waterfall in Shillong. ...
: Sweet Falls (also called "Weitden," in the native dialect) is a waterfall in Shillong. It lies about 5 km from the Happy Valley and is about 96 m in height. *Crinoline Falls: Near Lady Hydari Park. * Madina Masjid: The only glass mosque in India. Madina mosque is the rare architectural marvel in India as it has a striking and glittering structure of glass. File:Elephant Fall of Shillong.JPG, Elephant Falls, Shillong. File:Church of Shillong.JPG,
Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians The Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians is a cathedral in Shillong, Meghalaya, India. It is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Shillong and serves as the seat of the Metropolitan Archbishop of Shillong. It covers the di ...
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Ward's Lake Ward's Lake, locally known as Pollock Lake or Nan Polok, is an artificial lake in Shillong, Meghalaya, India. Located in the centre of the city, it is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Shillong. History The lake was planned by the ...
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Tourism in India Tourism in India is important for the country's economy and is growing rapidly. The World Travel and Tourism Council calculated that tourism generated or 5.8% of India's GDP and supported 32.1 million jobs in 2021. Even though, thes ...
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Tourist attractions in Manipur The following is a list of notable attractions in Manipur. Uniqueness * Hapta Kangjeibung - World's oldest pologround. * Samban-Lei Sekpil . * Ima Keithel - Asia's largest only-women market. *Polo. * Khongjom War Memorial Complex. * Loktak ...
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Tourism in Assam Assam is the main and oldest state in the Northeast India, North-East Region of India and as the gateway to the rest of the Seven Sister States. The land of red river and blue hills, Assam comprises three main geographical areas: the Brahmaputr ...
* Tourism in Mizoram


Outline of tourism in India

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List of World Heritage Sites in India The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) designates World Heritage Sites of outstanding universal value to cultural or natural heritage which have been nominated by countries which are signatories to the UN ...
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List of national parks of India National parks in India are IUCN (International Union of Conservation of Nature) category II protected areas. India's first national park was established in 1936, now known as Jim Corbett National Park, in Uttarakhand. By 1970, India only had ...
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List of lakes of India This is a list of notable lakes in India. Andhra Pradesh * Kolleru Lake * Kondakarla Ava * Kaniairi Lake * Cumbum * Pulicat Lake Assam * Dora Beel * Urpad Beel *Samaguri Beel * Morikalang Beel * Haflong La ...
* List of waterfalls in India * List of State Protected Monuments in India * List of beaches in India * Incredible India * List of Geographical Indications in India *
Medical tourism in India Medical tourism is a growing sector in India. In mid–2020, India's medical tourism sector was estimated to be worth US$5–6 billion. In 2017, 495,056 patients visited India to seek medical care. According to a report from 2019 by the Federation ...
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List of botanical gardens in India A botanical garden is a place where plants, especially ferns, conifers and flowering plants, are grown and displayed for the purposes of research and education. This distinguishes them from parks and pleasure gardens where plants, usually with be ...
* List of hill stations in India * List of gates in India * List of zoos in India * List of protected areas of India *
List of aquaria in India This is a list of public aquariums in India. Aquariums are facilities where aquatic animals are confined within tanks and displayed to the public, and in which they may also be bred. Such facilities include public aquariums, oceanariums, marine mam ...
* List of forts in India * List of forests in India * Buddhist pilgrimage sites in India * Hindu pilgrimage sites in India *
List of rock-cut temples in India This is a partial list of Indian rock-cut temples by state or union territory. Andhra Pradesh * Akkanna Madanna Caves, Vijayawada * Belum Caves, Kurnool district * Bhairavakona Caves, Hindu temple caves located at Ambavaram Kothapalli, CS ...
* Wildlife sanctuaries of India * List of rivers of India * List of mountains in India *
List of ecoregions in India Ecoregions of the world, spanning all land area (terrestrial) of the planet, were first defined and mapped in 2001 and subsequently revised in 2017. Later, freshwater ecoregions and marine ecoregions of the world were identified. Within India, the ...
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Coral reefs in India Coral reefs in India are one of the most ancient and dynamic ecosystems of India. The coral reefs not only provide a sanctuary to a myriad of marine life but also play a key role in protecting the coastline from erosion. India has about 7517&nbs ...
* List of stadiums in India


References


Official Sites


Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region

Northeast India Tourism


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