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consists of the eight states

Arunachal Pradesh Arunachal Pradesh (, ) is a state in Northeastern India. It was formed from the erstwhile North-East Frontier Agency (NEFA) region, and became a state on 20 February 1987. It borders the states of Assam and Nagaland to the south. It shares int ...

Assam Assam (; ) is a state in northeastern India, south of the eastern Himalayas along the Brahmaputra and Barak River valleys. Assam covers an area of . The state is bordered by Bhutan and Arunachal Pradesh to the north; Nagaland and Manipur ...

Manipur Manipur () ( mni, Kangleipak) is a state in Northeast India, with the city of Imphal as its capital. It is bounded by the Indian states of Nagaland to the north, Mizoram to the south and Assam to the west. It also borders two regions of Myanm ...

Meghalaya Meghalaya (, or , meaning "abode of clouds"; from Sanskrit , "cloud" + , "abode") is a states and union territories of India, state in northeastern India. Meghalaya was formed on 21 January 1972 by carving out two districts from the state of As ...

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 people, Mizo", the endonym, self-described name of the native inhabitants, and "Ram", which in the Mizo ...

Nagaland Nagaland () is a landlocked state in the northeastern region of India. It is bordered by the Indian states of Arunachal Pradesh to the north, Assam to the west, Manipur to the south and the Sagaing Region of Myanmar to the east. Its capital cit ...

Sikkim Sikkim (; ) is a state in Northeastern India. It borders the Tibet Autonomous Region of China in the north and northeast, Bhutan in the east, Province No. 1 of Nepal in the west and West Bengal in the south. Sikkim is also close to the Siligur ...

and

Tripura Tripura (, Bengali: ) is a state in Northeast India. The third-smallest state in the country, it covers ; and the seventh-least populous state with a population of 36.71 lakh ( 3.67 million). It is bordered by Assam and Mizoram to the east a ...

. Tourism in this area is based around the unique Himalayan landscape and culture distinct from the rest of India.

National parks

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 A biodiversity hotspot is a biogeographic region with significant levels of biodiversity that is threatened by human habitation. Norman Myers wrote about the concept in two articles in ''The Environmentalist'' in 1988 and 1990, after which the co ...

and is in

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. 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

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, 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 Ukhrul district ( Meitei pronunciation:/ˈuːkˌɹəl or ˈuːkˌɹʊl/) is an administrative district of the state of Manipur in India with its headquarters at Ukhrul, that is Hunphun. The district occupies the north-eastern corner of the state ...

. 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 Golaghat ( ''Gʊlaɡʱat'' ) one of the largest subdivisions of the Indian state of Assam, later elevated to the position of a full–fledged district headquarter on 5 October 1987, is a city and a municipality and the seat of administrative ...

and

Nagaon district Nagaon is an administrative district in the Indian state of Assam. At the time of the 2011 census it was the most populous district in Assam, before Hojai district was split from it in 2016. History Batadrowa gave birth to the Vaishnavite ...

s of the state of

, India. A

World Heritage Site A World Heritage Site is a landmark or area with legal protection by an international convention administered by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). World Heritage Sites are designated by UNESCO for h ...

, the park hosts two-thirds of the world's great one-horned rhinoceroses. Kaziranga boasts the highest density of

tigers The tiger (''Panthera tigris'') is the largest living cat species and a member of the genus ''Panthera''. It is most recognisable for its dark vertical stripes on orange fur with a white underside. An apex predator, it primarily preys on un ...

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 Orang National Park is a national park in India located on the northern bank of the Brahmaputra River in the Darrang and Sonitpur districts of Assam. It covers an area of . It was established as a sanctuary in 1985 and declared a national park o ...

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 Darrang () is an administrative district in the state of Assam in India. The district headquarters are located at Mangaldoi. The district occupies an area of 1585 km2. History No definitive records about Darrang are available for the pre-med ...

and

Sonitpur district Sonitpur district ron: ˌsə(ʊ)nɪtˈpʊə or ˌʃə(ʊ)nɪtˈpʊəis an administrative district in the state of Assam in India. The district headquarters is located at Tezpur. Etymology The name of the is derived from a mythological story fo ...

s of

. 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 ...

elephant Elephants are the largest existing land animals. Three living species are currently recognised: the African bush elephant, the African forest elephant, and the Asian elephant. They are the only surviving members of the family Elephantidae an ...

s, wild buffalo and

tiger The tiger (''Panthera tigris'') is the largest living cat species and a member of the genus '' Panthera''. It is most recognisable for its dark vertical stripes on orange fur with a white underside. An apex predator, it primarily preys on u ...

s. It is the only stronghold of rhinoceros on the north bank of the Brahmaputra. *

Manas National Park Manas may refer to: Philosophy and mythology *Manas, the Pali and Sanskrit term for "mind"; see **Manas (early Buddhism) **Manas-vijnana, one of the eight consciousnesses taught in Yogacara Buddhism *''Ramcharitmanas'', a retelling of the Ramayan ...

or Manas Wildlife Sanctuary is a national park,

UNESCO The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) aimed at promoting world peace and security through international cooperation in education, arts, sciences and culture. It ...

Natural

, 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

. *

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 ...

. It mainly consists of moist mixed semi-evergreen forests, moist mixed deciduous forests, canebrakes and grasslands. It is the largest

salix Willows, also called sallows and osiers, from the genus ''Salix'', comprise around 400 speciesMabberley, D.J. 1997. The Plant Book, Cambridge University Press #2: Cambridge. of typically deciduous trees and shrubs, found primarily on moist so ...

swamp forest in northeast

India India, officially the Republic of India (Hindi: ), is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country, and the most populous democracy in the world. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the so ...

. *

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 ] 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 ...

in the

Sonitpur District Sonitpur district ron: ˌsə(ʊ)nɪtˈpʊə or ˌʃə(ʊ)nɪtˈpʊəis an administrative district in the state of Assam in India. The district headquarters is located at Tezpur. Etymology The name of the is derived from a mythological story fo ...

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

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 dhole (''Cuon alpinus''; ) is a canid native to Central, South, East and Southeast Asia. Other English names for the species include Asian wild dog, Asiatic wild dog, Indian wild dog, whistling dog, red dog, red wolf, and mountain wolf. It ...

(the Asiatic wild dog), pygmy hog,

muntjac Muntjacs ( ), also known as the barking deer or rib-faced deer, (URL is Google Books) are small deer of the genus ''Muntiacus'' native to South Asia and Southeast Asia. Muntjacs are thought to have begun appearing 15–35 million years ago, ...

gaur The gaur (''Bos gaurus''; ), also known as the Indian bison, is a bovine native to South Asia and Southeast Asia, and has been listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List since 1986. The global population was estimated at a maximum of 21,000 m ...

wild boar The wild boar (''Sus scrofa''), also known as the wild swine, common wild pig, Eurasian wild pig, or simply wild pig, is a suid native to much of Eurasia and North Africa, and has been introduced to the Americas and Oceania. The species is ...

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 The Himalayan black bear (''Ursus thibetanus laniger'') is a subspecies of the Asian black bear found in the Himalayas of India, Bhutan, Nepal, China, and Pakistan. Description It is distinguished from '' U. t. thibetanus'' by its longer, thicke ...

capped langur The capped langur (''Trachypithecus pileatus'') is a species of primate in the family Cercopithecidae. It is native to Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, and Myanmar. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is threatened by habita ...

and

Indian giant squirrel The Indian giant squirrel or Malabar giant squirrel (''Ratufa indica'') is a large multi-coloured tree squirrel species endemic to forests and woodlands in India. It is a diurnal, arboreal, and mainly herbivorous squirrel. Distribution and hab ...

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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

about 3,000 metres above

sea level Mean sea level (MSL, often shortened to sea level) is an average surface level of one or more among Earth's coastal bodies of water from which heights such as elevation may be measured. The global MSL is a type of vertical datuma standardised g ...

, near the

Garo Hills The Garo Hills (Pron: ˈgɑ:rəʊ) are part of the Garo-Khasi range in Meghalaya, India. They are inhabited by the Garo people. It is one of the wettest places in the world. The range is part of the Meghalaya subtropical forests ecoregion. De ...

, 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 Barking may refer to: Places * Barking, London, a town in East London, England ** London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, a local government district covering the town of Barking ** Municipal Borough of Barking, a historical local government dist ...

and the golden cat. *

Nokrek National Park Nokrek National Park, the core area of Nokrek Biosphere Reserve, is a national park located approximately 2 km away from Tura Peak in West Garo Hills district of Meghalaya, India. UNESCO added the Nokrek Biosphere Reserve to its list of Bio ...

, or Nokrek Biosphere Reserve, is a

approximately 2 km from Tura Peak in

West Garo Hills district West Garo Hills is an administrative district in Garo Hills of the state of Meghalaya in India. Tura town is the administrative headquarters of the district. The district occupies an area of 3714 km². In 2011 its population was 643,291. As ...

added this National park to its list of

Biosphere Reserve A nature reserve (also known as a wildlife refuge, wildlife sanctuary, biosphere reserve or bioreserve, natural or nature preserve, or nature conservation area) is a protected area of importance for flora, fauna, or features of geological or o ...

s 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

. *

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

. *

Sirohi National Park Shirui National Park is a national park located in the state of Manipur in India. It was established in 1982.Manipur Manipur () ( mni, Kangleipak) is a state in Northeast India, with the city of Imphal as its capital. It is bounded by the Indian states of Nagaland to the north, Mizoram to the south and Assam to the west. It also borders two regions of Myanm ...

. *

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 ...

. *

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

. *

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

, 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

. *

Sipahijola Wildlife Sanctuary Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary in Tripura, India, of some , about from the city centre, located in Bishalgarh. It is a woodland with an artificial lake and natural botanical and zoological gardens. It also has clouded le ...

is a wildlife sanctuary in

. *

Gorumara National Park Gorumara National Park (Pron: ˌgɔ:rʊˈmɑ:rə; ''Gorumara Jatio Uddan'') is a National Park in northern West Bengal, India. Located in the Dooars region of the Himalayan foothills, it is a medium-sized park with grasslands and forests. Goruma ...

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 West Bengal (, Bengali: ''Poshchim Bongo'', , abbr. WB) is a state in the eastern portion of India. It is situated along the Bay of Bengal, along with a population of over 91 million inhabitants within an area of . West Bengal is the fourt ...

. *

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 The Singalila Ridge is a north–south mountain ridge running from northwestern West Bengal through Sikkim in the Indian part of the Himalayas. The district of Ilam in Nepal falls on the western part of this ridge. The ridge separates mountain r ...

at an altitude of more than 7000 feet above sea level, in the

Darjeeling district Darjeeling District is the northernmost district of the state of West Bengal in eastern India in the foothills of the Himalayas. The district is famous for its hill station and Darjeeling tea. Darjeeling is the district headquarters. Kurseon ...

. *

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 Darjeeling District is the northernmost district of the state of West Bengal in eastern India in the foothills of the Himalayas. The district is famous for its hill station and Darjeeling tea. Darjeeling is the district headquarters. Kurseon ...

. *

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

s in

Alipurduar district Alipurduar is a city and a municipality in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is the headquarters of the Alipurduar district. Situated on the east bank of Kaljani River on the foothills of the Himalayas, the city is a gateway to Bhutan and no ...

and on the bank of the Torsa River. File:Ibisbill4.jpg, Ibisbill in

File:Namdapha2.jpg, Canopy cover of

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

File:Capped langur in manas.jpg, A

File:Blue hill.jpg, A view of mountains from the Manas. File:Dibru-Saikhowa National Park (2).jpg, A view from

File:Calotes mystaceus manipur.JPG, A blue-crested lizard (''Calotes mystaceus'') in

. File:NAMERI_NATIONAL_PARK_,_ASSAM,_INDIA,_Wild_Life.jpg,

Waterfalls

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 The Langshiang Falls is located near the village of Sangriang, from Nongstoin, in West Khasi Hills district in the Indian States and territories of India, state of Meghalaya. It can also be seen from Mawpon village. The total height of the f ...

– 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,

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 h ...

– 751 ft( Mizoram) *

Nuranang Falls Nuranang Falls (also known as Jang Falls & Bong Bong Falls ), 100 m high waterfall, is located 2 km northeast of the Jang town on the motorable Jang Falls Road in the Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh state of India. Jang is 40 km southeast ...

Tawang (Arunachal Pradesh) * Chmapawati Kunda (Assam) * Akashiganga Falls (Assam) * Sivakunda Falls (Assam) * Bishop Falls (India)(Meghalaya) * Khaipholangso falls (Karbi Anglong, Assam) * Belughat falls (Karbi Anglong, Assam) * Kangthilangso falls (Karbi Anglong, Assam) * Dumla waterfalls (khowai, tripura) * Dumbur waterfalls (tripura) *Tuilha Kol(Chalwa) Water falls (Kanggui district, Manipur)

Reserved forest

* Kakoijana reserved forest -

Kakoijana reserved forest Kakoijana reserved forest is located near Abhayapuri in Bongaigaon district of Assam. The forest is famous for golden langur. The forest is 17.24 km2. The forest consist of around 60 endangered Golden langurs as well as scheduled I endangered sp ...

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 Imphal ( Meitei pronunciation: /im.pʰal/; English pronunciation: ) is the capital city of the Indian state of Manipur. The metropolitan centre of the city contains the ruins of Kangla Palace (also known as Kangla Fort), the royal seat of the fo ...

valley. Besides, it is famous for the

sacred groves Sacred groves or sacred woods are groves of trees and have special religious importance within a particular culture. Sacred groves feature in various cultures throughout the world. They were important features of the mythological landscape and ...

which were preserved since ancient times for religious belief. Langol Lairembi Temple and Langol Ningthou Temple are great religious destinations for people of Sanamahi Faith in

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. *

Bhairabkunda Bhairabkunda is a popular picnic spot in Udalguri district in the State of Assam, India. It is situated on the border of Bhutan and Arunachal Pradesh, near the Bhutanese town of Daifam. The Jampani River, originating in Bhutan, and Bhairabi R ...

Reserve Forest (Assam)

Forts

Kangla Fort The Kangla Palace ( mni, /kəŋ.la/), popularly as well as officially known as the Kangla Fort, is an old fortified palace at Imphal in the Manipur state of India. It was formerly situated on both sides (western and eastern) of the bank of the ...

- 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 Manipur () ( mni, Kangleipak) is a state in Northeast India, with the city of Imphal as its capital. It is bounded by the Indian states of Nagaland to the north, Mizoram to the south and Assam to the west. It also borders two regions of Myanm ...

(present day

). It is a place of major tourist attraction as well as religious destination having more than 365 sacred sites associated with

Sanamahism () , 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) , ...

World War Memorial Sites

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 A cemetery, burial ground, gravesite or graveyard is a place where the remains of dead people are buried or otherwise interred. The word ''cemetery'' (from Greek , "sleeping place") implies that the land is specifically designated as a buri ...

, having 1600 burials, maintained by

Commonwealth War Graves Commission The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) is an intergovernmental organisation of six independent member states whose principal function is to mark, record and maintain the graves and places of commemoration of Commonwealth of Nations mil ...

, 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 ...

. * 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 ...

, 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 A hillock or knoll is a small hill,The Free Dictionary
"hillock" entry, retrieved December 18, 2007 ...

is a memorial site of the

Second World War World War II or the Second World War, often abbreviated as WWII or WW2, was a world war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. It involved the vast majority of the world's countries—including all of the great powers—forming two opposin ...

Battle of Imphal ) , partof = the Operation U-Go during the Burma Campaign in the South-East Asian theatre of World War II , image = Imphalgurkhas.jpg , image_size = 300 , caption = Gurkhas advancing with Grant tanks ...

. The Japan War Memorial Complex is also present in the foothills, constructed by the

Government of Japan The Government of Japan consists of legislative, executive and judiciary branches and is based on popular sovereignty. The Government runs under the framework established by the Constitution of Japan, adopted in 1947. It is a unitary state, c ...

Hills

* Kangchenjunga - Kangchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world. It rises with an elevation of in a section of the

Himalayas The Himalayas, or Himalaya (; ; ), is a mountain range in Asia, separating the plains of the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau. The range has some of the planet's highest peaks, including the very highest, Mount Everest. Over 100 ...

called ''Kangchenjunga Himal'' that is limited in the west by the

Tamur River The Tamor River is a major river in eastern Nepal, which begins around Kanchenjunga. The Tamor and the Arun River, Tibet-Nepal, Arun join the Sun Kosi, Sun Koshi at Triveni, Nepal, Tribenighat to form the giant Koshi River, Saptakoshi which flows ...

and in the east by the

Teesta River Teesta River is a long river that rises in the Pauhunri Mountain of eastern Himalayas, flows through the Indian states of Sikkim and West Bengal through Rangpur, and enters the Bay of Bengal. It drains an area of . In India, it flows through ...

. The Kangchenjunga Himal is located in eastern

Nepal Nepal (; ne, नेपाल ), formerly the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal ( ne, सङ्घीय लोकतान्त्रिक गणतन्त्र नेपाल ), is a landlocked country in South Asia. It is mai ...

and

. *

Mount Tempü Mount Tempü is a peak of the Barail Range rising at the mountainous border of the Indian states of Manipur and Nagaland. With a height of 2994 m above sea level, Tempü is the highest peak in present day Indian state of Manipur and the second high ...

, aka Mount Iso, is the highest peak in

. 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 Peak or The Peak may refer to: Basic meanings Geology * Mountain peak ** Pyramidal peak, a mountaintop that has been sculpted by erosion to form a point Mathematics * Peak hour or rush hour, in traffic congestion * Peak (geometry), an (''n''-3)-di ...

North East India , native_name_lang = mni , settlement_type = , image_skyline = , image_alt = , image_caption = , motto = , image_map = Northeast india.png , ...

is situated in

. It is easily identified by its humped back like a

cow Cattle (''Bos taurus'') are large, domesticated, cloven-hooved, herbivores. They are a prominent modern member of the subfamily Bovinae and the most widespread species of the genus ''Bos''. Adult females are referred to as cows and adult ma ...

. It is the greatest religious destination for people of Sanamahi faith as well as adventure place for people across the nation. * Naga Hills - The Naga Hills, reaching a height of around , lie on the border of

and

Burma Myanmar, ; UK pronunciations: US pronunciations incl. . Note: Wikipedia's IPA conventions require indicating /r/ even in British English although only some British English speakers pronounce r at the end of syllables. As John Wells explai ...

(Myanmar). * Patkai Hills - The

Patkai The Pat-kai (Pron:pʌtˌkaɪ) or Patkai Bum ( Burmese: ''Kumon Taungdan'') are a series of mountains in the Indo-Myanmar border falling in the north-eastern Indian states of Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and Upper Burma region of Myanmar. They ...

hills are on India's northeastern border with Burma. * Khasi Hills - The

Khasi Hills The Khasi Hills () is a low mountain formation on the Shillong Plateau in Meghalaya state of India. The Khasi Hills are part of the Garo-Khasi-Jaintia range and connects with the Purvanchal Range and larger Patkai Range further east. Khasi Hill ...

are part of the Garo-Khasi range in the Indian state of

, 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

and partially in

, 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 The Himalayas, or Himalaya (; ; ), is a mountain range in Asia, separating the plains of the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau. The range has some of the planet's highest peaks, including the very highest, Mount Everest. Over 100 ...

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 Bhutan (; dz, འབྲུག་ཡུལ་, Druk Yul ), officially the Kingdom of Bhutan,), is a landlocked country in South Asia. It is situated in the Eastern Himalayas, between China in the north and India in the south. A mountainous ...

, on the west, and the Great Bend of the Tsangpo River, on the east. * Garo Hills - The

are part of the Garo-Khasi range in

. They are inhabited mainly by tribal dwellers, the majority of whom are

Garo people The Garo is a Tibeto-Burman ethnic tribal group from the Indian subcontinent, living mostly in the Indian states of Meghalaya, Assam, Tripura, and Nagaland, and in neighbouring areas of Bangladesh, including Madhupur, Mymensingh, Haluaghat, ...

. 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 ...

Tawang District Tawang district (Pron:/tɑ:ˈwæŋ or təˈwæŋ/) is the smallest of the 26 administrative districts of Arunachal Pradesh state in northeastern India. With a population of 49,977, it is the eighth least populous district in the country (out of ...

state of

. It has an elevation of . It connects the Buddhist city of

Tawang Town Tawang is a town and administrative headquarter of Tawang district in the India, Indian States and union territories of India, state of Arunachal Pradesh. The town was once the capital of the Tawang Tract, which is now divided into the Tawang d ...

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 Guwahati (, ; formerly rendered Gauhati, ) is the biggest city of the Indian state of Assam and also the largest metropolis in northeastern India. Dispur, the capital of Assam, is in the circuit city region located within Guwahati and is the ...

and is the main road connecting

Tawang Tawang is a town and administrative headquarter of Tawang district in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. The town was once the capital of the Tawang Tract, which is now divided into the Tawang district and the West Kameng district. Tawang c ...

with the rest of

. 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

. At it is the 57th highest peak in the world, although it is dominated by the third highest,

Kangchenjunga Kangchenjunga, also spelled Kanchenjunga, Kanchanjanghā (), and Khangchendzonga, is the third highest mountain in the world. Its summit lies at in a section of the Himalayas, the ''Kangchenjunga Himal'', which is bounded in the west by the T ...

, to the south. Jongsong's summit is at a three-way boundary between

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

. *

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

, 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 ...

and

. 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 A mountain is an elevated portion of the Earth's crust, generally with steep sides that show significant exposed bedrock. Although definitions vary, a mountain may differ from a plateau in having a limited Summit (topography), summit area, and ...

in the

on the border of eastern

and

. It is part of a ridge that extends south from

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

. It lies on the border between

and

. *

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

. 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 Yadong County (), also known by its Tibetan name Dromo/Tromo County () is a frontier county and trade-market of the Tibet region of China, part of its Shigatse Prefecture. Yadong County is coextensive with the Chumbi valley that extends sout ...

Tibet Tibet (; ''Böd''; ) is a region in East Asia, covering much of the Tibetan Plateau and spanning about . It is the traditional homeland of the Tibetan people. Also resident on the plateau are some other ethnic groups such as Monpa people, ...

(

) and

(

). *

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

in the

. It is on the border of

and

, and is about 75 km northeast of

. *

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

state State may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Literature * ''State Magazine'', a monthly magazine published by the U.S. Department of State * ''The State'' (newspaper), a daily newspaper in Columbia, South Carolina, United States * ''Our S ...

. The mountain is considered to be particularly aesthetically attractive, having been described by

Douglas Freshfield Douglas William Freshfield (27 April 1845 – 9 February 1934) was a British lawyer, mountaineer and author, who edited the ''Alpine Journal ''from 1872 to 1880. He was an active member of the Royal Geographical Society and the Alpine Club (UK), ...

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

, 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

is known for adventure sports. File:Hlakungpui_Mizo_Poets_Square_(3).JPG, Mizo Poets Square also known as

. File:Mount_Pandim.jpg, West face of

, viewed from Prek Chu valley File:Mt. Kabru at sunrise Sikkim India October 2013.jpg, Mt.

at sunrise, Sikkim (2013) File:Le Siniolchu vu depuis le Glacier de Zemu. Photo de Vittorio Sella (1859-1943).jpg,

taken from the

Zemu Glacier Zemu Glacier is the largest glacier in the Eastern Himalaya. It is about in length and is located at the base of Kangchenjunga in the Himalayan region of Sikkim, India. The Zemu Glacier drains the east side of Kanchenjunga, the world's third h ...

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 , image = , caption = Different scenes of the Loktak lake of Manipur , alt = View of Loktak Lake and Phumdis , image_bathymetry = , caption_bathymetry = , location = Manipur , coords ...

, world's only floating lake, situated in

. 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 , image = , caption = Different scenes of the Loktak lake of Manipur , alt = View of Loktak Lake and Phumdis , image_bathymetry = , caption_bathymetry = , location = Manipur , coords ...

. It is a great religious destination, famous for the residence of two great

Temple A temple (from the Latin ) is a building reserved for spiritual rituals and activities such as prayer and sacrifice. Religions which erect temples include Christianity (whose temples are typically called churches), Hinduism (whose temples ...

s, 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 ...

. * Ithing Islet - It is a human inhabited

Islet An islet is a very small, often unnamed island. Most definitions are not precise, but some suggest that an islet has little or no vegetation and cannot support human habitation. It may be made of rock, sand and/or hard coral; may be permanent ...

situated on the way to Thanga Island in the

Loktak Lake , image = , caption = Different scenes of the Loktak lake of Manipur , alt = View of Loktak Lake and Phumdis , image_bathymetry = , caption_bathymetry = , location = Manipur , coords ...

River Islands

* Majuli -

Majuli Mājuli or Majuli () is a river island in the Brahmaputra River, Assam and in 2016 it became the first island to be made a district in India. It had an area of at the beginning of the 20th century, but having lost significantly to erosion it c ...

or Majoli is a large

river island River Island is a London-based, multi-channel fashion brand, founded in 1948 by Bernard Lewis. The retailer has a presence in over 125 of worldwide markets, in stores and online. Best known for its trend focused womenswear offering, River Isla ...

in the

, 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

File:Way To Majuli.jpg, Way to

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

. It is a place of paradise where one will experience the real sight of blue Mountains, lovely Brooks and enchanting waterfalls. People are also friendly enough that one can seek hospitality at any household, besides the presence of several hotels and homestays. *Tamenglong - Tamenglong is a Hill station in

Tamenglong district 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 ...

. 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 Haflon ...

is a hill station in Assam, surrounded by streams, green hills and waterfalls. * Tawang -

Tawang town Tawang is a town and administrative headquarter of Tawang district in the India, Indian States and union territories of India, state of Arunachal Pradesh. The town was once the capital of the Tawang Tract, which is now divided into the Tawang d ...

is a town at an elevation of approximately in the northwestern part of

. * 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

. It is credited as being the wettest place on Earth, although nearby

Mawsynram Mawsynram () is a town in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya state in Northeastern India, 69 kilometres from Shillong, the state capital. Mawsynram receives the highest rainfall in India. It is reportedly the wettest place on Earth, wi ...

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

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 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 ...

monastery in Pemayangtse, near

Pelling Pelling is a small hill town in the district of West Sikkim, India. Pelling is nestled at an altitude of 2,150 m (7,200 feet). The town is located at a distance of 10 km from the district headquarters of Geyzing and 131 k ...

in the northeastern

Indian state India is a federal union comprising 28 states and 8 union territories, with a total of 36 entities. The states and union territories are further subdivided into districts and smaller administrative divisions. History Pre-indepen ...

, 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 Tawang Monastery, located in Tawang city of Tawang district in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, is the largest monastery in India. It is situated in the valley of the Tawang Chu, near the small town of the same name in the northwestern p ...

in the

Indian Indian or Indians may refer to: Peoples South Asia * Indian people, people of Indian nationality, or people who have an Indian ancestor ** Non-resident Indian, a citizen of India who has temporarily emigrated to another country * South Asia ...

state of

is the largest monastery in India and second largest in the world after the

Potala Palace The Potala Palace is a ''dzong'' fortress in Lhasa, Tibet. It was the winter palace of the Dalai Lamas from 1649 to 1959, has been a museum since then, and a World Heritage Site since 1994. The palace is named after Mount Potalaka, the mythica ...

Lhasa Lhasa (; Lhasa dialect: ; bo, text=ལྷ་ས, translation=Place of Gods) is the urban center of the prefecture-level city, prefecture-level Lhasa (prefecture-level city), Lhasa City and the administrative capital of Tibet Autonomous Regio ...

. * 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 hous ...

is a

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 ...

. 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 Dalai Lama (, ; ) is a title given by the Tibetan people to the foremost spiritual leader of the Gelug or "Yellow Hat" school of Tibetan Buddhism, the newest and most dominant of the four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism. The 14th and current Dal ...

. * 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 A Gompa or Gönpa ( "remote place", Sanskrit ''araṇya''), also known as ling (), is a Buddhism, Buddhist ecclesiastical fortification of learning, lineage and sādhanā that may be understood as a conflation of a fortification, a vihara and a ...

in the

n state of

near the capital

. It is a focal point for the sectarian tensions within the

Karma Kagyu Karma Kagyu (), or Kamtsang Kagyu (), is a widely practiced and probably the second-largest lineage within the Kagyu school, one of the four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism. The lineage has long-standing monasteries in Tibet, China, Russia, Mon ...

school of

Tibetan Buddhism Tibetan Buddhism (also referred to as Indo-Tibetan Buddhism, Lamaism, Lamaistic Buddhism, Himalayan Buddhism, and Northern Buddhism) is the form of Buddhism practiced in Tibet and Bhutan, where it is the dominant religion. It is also in majo ...

that characterize the

Karmapa controversy There are currently two, separately enthroned 17th Gyalwang Karmapas: Ogyen Trinley Dorje and Trinley Thaye Dorje. The Karmapa is the spiritual leader of the nine-hundred-year-old Karma Kagyu lineage of the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism. The ...

. * 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

, the capital city of

in the Northeastern

. It belongs to the

Nyingma Nyingma (literally 'old school') is the oldest of the four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism. It is also often referred to as ''Ngangyur'' (, ), "order of the ancient translations". The Nyingma school is founded on the first lineages and transl ...

order of

Vajrayana Vajrayāna ( sa, वज्रयान, "thunderbolt vehicle", "diamond vehicle", or "indestructible vehicle"), along with Mantrayāna, Guhyamantrayāna, Tantrayāna, Secret Mantra, Tantric Buddhism, and Esoteric Buddhism, are names referring t ...

Buddhism 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 ...

. * 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

monastery of the

sect of

in Western

, northeastern

. It is on top of the hill rising between the Rathong chu and the

Rangeet River The Rangeet or Rangit is a tributary of the Teesta river, which is the largest river in the Indian state of Sikkim. The Rangeet river originates in the Himalayan mountains in West Sikkim district. The river also forms the boundary between Sikki ...

. * Dubdi Monastery -

Dubdi Monastery Dubdi Monastery, occasionally called Yuksom Monastery, is a Buddhist monastery of the Nyingma sect of Tibetan Buddhism near Yuksom, in the Geyzing subdivision of West Sikkim district, in eastern India. The Chogyar Namgyal established the first ...

, occasionally called 'Yuksom Monastery,' is a

monastery A monastery is a building or complex of buildings comprising the domestic quarters and workplaces of monastics, monks or nuns, whether living in communities or alone (hermits). A monastery generally includes a place reserved for prayer which ...

of the

sect of

near

Yuksom Yuksom is a historical town in Geyzing subdivision of West Sikkim district in the Northeast Indian state of Sikkim. It was the first capital of Kingdom of Sikkim established in 1642 AD by Phuntsog Namgyal who was the first Chogyal (temporal and ...

, 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

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

in southern

, northeastern

. 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

. File:Main Shrine of Pemangytse Gompa with prayer flags.jpg,

. File:Zang Dhok Palri Phodang 02.jpg, The

monastery atop Durpin Hill. File:PrayerWheelsRumtek.JPG, Prayer wheels in the

. File:Window of prayer hall, Enchey.jpg, Ornately carved colourful window of

. File:Yuksom Dubdi Gompa.jpg,

. File:The golden chorten - tashiding.jpg, The Golden Chorten near

. File:Ralong monastery - top view.jpg,

. File:Vikramjit-Kakati-Rumtek.jpg,

, 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 th ...

- It is the largest Hindu

Vaishnavite Vaishnavism ( sa, वैष्णवसम्प्रदायः, Vaiṣṇavasampradāyaḥ) is one of the major Hindu denominations along with Shaivism, Shaktism, and Smartism. It is also called Vishnuism since it considers Vishnu as the ...

temple in the entire

state. This temple in Imphal East district is the first premise where the great classical dance Manipuri dance is performed, dedicated to Krishna, Shri Govindajee. *Shri Radha Raman Temple, Kanchipur - It is one of the oldest

temple in North East India. Situated in Kanchipur, Manipur, it is a great religious destination for the

followers. *Ningthoukhong Gopinath Mandir, Gopinath Mandir - It is the second largest Hindu temple in

. Located in Ningthoukhong,

of the state, it is also a grand premise for the performance of the great Manipuri dance, dedicated to Krishna, Shri Gopinath. *Kaina (Manipur), Kaina Temple - It is a Hindu temple in the Hill top of the Kaina (Manipur), Kaina Hill in

. It is a great religious destination for

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 temple in

, 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 and Hindus, which is believed to be a wish-fulfilling lake. It is near Khecheopalri village, west of

and to the northwest of Pelling, Pelling town in the

district of the Northeast India, Northeastern Indian state of

. * 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 in the state of

. * Lake Tsongmo - Lake Tsongmo or Changu Lake is a glacial lake in the East Sikkim,

, some from

at elevation of . * Loktak Lake -

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is the largest freshwater lake in the entire Northeast

is famous for its ''phumdis'' (heterogeneous decomposing mass of vegetation, soil, and organic matters) floating over it.

, the only floating national park in the world, floats over it. It is near Moirang in

state, India. Moreover, Loktak Day is a great annual event for the Lake. *Pumlenpat Lake - Pumlenpat is the second largest lake in

situated in 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 and phytoplanktons. * Lake Shilloi - The Lake Shilloi is located in Phek District, 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 is a reservoir in the hills 15 km to the north of Shillong in the state of

. Other lakes *Chandubi Lake is natural lake in the Kamrup district of Lower Assam 64 km from the city of

accessible through National Highway 37 (India), National Highway 37. *Dipor Bil, also spelt 'Deepor Beel' (''bil'' or ''beel'' means "lake" in the local Assamese language), is to the southwest of

city, in Kamrup district of

. *Son Beel (Shon Bill) is one of the largest lakes in southern

. It is situated in the Karimganj district, and is the largest wetland in Assam state. *Rudrasagar Lake also known as Rudijala, is in Melaghar,

. *Bijoy sagar is a lake in Udaipur in Eastern India. It is also called Mahadeb Dighi. It is one of the largest lakes in Udaipur in

. File:Dongmar lake.jpg, Gurudongmar Lake File:Umiam Lake, Shillong, Meghalaya, India.jpg, View of Umiam Lake, 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, Lake Tsongmo, Tsongmo Lake in March Image:Chsungo.jpg, Lake Tsongmo, Tsongmo Lake in winter File:Loktak Lake1.jpg,

Loktak Lake , image = , caption = Different scenes of the Loktak lake of Manipur , alt = View of Loktak Lake and Phumdis , image_bathymetry = , caption_bathymetry = , location = Manipur , coords ...

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

(present day

Monuments and other tourist spots

Living root bridges

The living root bridges of

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, and Nongriat. File:Living root bridges, Nongriat village, Meghalaya2.jpg

Madan Kamdev

Madan Kamdev is a famous archaeological site in Kamrup district of

. 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

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

Caves.

Capital cities

Agartala

Agartala is capital of

state. Its second largest city in

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after

. Places of attraction in Agaratala: * College Tilla – Maharaja Bir Bikram College, Tripura University buildings, football ground, international cricket stadium, picturesque lush landscapes and serene natural lakes. It is also a National Bird Sanctuary. * Ujjayanta Palace – 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. * Science Museum, in Sukanta Academy. * Haveli Museum, in Kashipur. File:Main gate of the Heritage park.jpg, Main gate of the Heritage Park, Agartala

Aizawl

Aizawl is the capital of

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 Myanmar. The Millennium Centre in the same locality is a popular shopping mall. * Mizoram State Museum is in the centre of the town at Zarkawt. This museum gives a good insight into Mizo traditions, culture and history. * Reiek Tourist Resort, a tourist spot 12 km from Aizawl, is at an elevation of 1548 metres with a traditional Mizo people, Mizo village. * Durtlang Hills on the northern side of Aizawl offers a fine view of the hill station from Durtlang Hospital or Aizawl Theological College. * Hmuifang 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 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 in Kidron Valley, Chawlhhmun is a grand temple complex operated by Kohhran Thianghlim of Mizoram. * Khuangchera Puk is a cave in Ailawng near Reiek, about 30 km from Aizawl.

Gangtok

is the capital and the largest city of

state. City is known for its tourist attractions. File:Kangchenjunga.JPG, Kanchenjunga, visible from

, is the world's third-tallest peak. File:Ban Jhakri Falls - Gangtok.jpg, Banjhakri Falls and Energy Park, Ban Jhakri Falls,

. File:Gangtok from Tibet Road.jpg,

seen from Tibet Road. File:Dro-dul Chorten - Gangtok, Sikkim.jpg, Dro-dul Chorten, Gangtok,

. File:Gangtok ropeway.jpg, Gangtok Aerial lift, Ropeway. File:Gangtok night amit mitra.jpg,

at night.

Guwahati

is the commercial capital of

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

. * 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: 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 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: 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: 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: 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. * Madan Kamdev & Gopeshwar Mandir is near to Guwahati in a village named as Deuduar. * Northbrook Gate: It was constructed to welcome British viceroy Lord Northbrook who visited Guwahati in 1874 near Sukreswar Temple, 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,

. File:Shine Towers.jpg, Shine Towers, Guwahati.

Imphal

is capital of

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. It was the traditional seat of the past Meitei people, Meitei rulers of

. *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 people, British and Indian people, Indian soldiers who fought and died in the

(1944). *Ima Keithel (Women's Market): The market stalls are all run by women, and it is reportedly the only such market in the world. *Jama Mosque, Imphal, Jama Masjid: A holy place for Muslims in

, it is the only mosque in the Imphal market (on the bank of the Nambul River). *Shri Govindajee Temple: The temple was considered the apex of cultural activity during the reign of the Maharajas. Near the palace, it has two domes and a raised congregation hall. *ISKCON Temple: The ISKCON Temple is near the road from Imphal Airport to the city. The temple houses numerous Hindu 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

. Major tourist sites include: *Ita Fort: 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). *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 (Tribe), Nyishi 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, 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), Nyishi tribe of Arunachal Pradesh.

Kohima

Kohima is the capital of

. The city is known for its Hornbill Festival. 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

.
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 (Shillong), Ward's Lake: 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 "Gleneagles Hotel, Glen Eagle of the East" at the United States Golf Association Museum. 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 Captain Jackson and C. K. Rhodes. *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 "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 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 "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 Mosque, Shillong, 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, Shillong. File:Shillong India.jpg, Ward's Lake (Shillong), Ward's Lake, Shillong.

References

Official Sites

Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region

Northeast India Tourism

{{North East India Tourism in Northeast India,

National parks

Waterfalls

Reserved forest

Forts

World War Memorial Sites

Hills

Lake Islands and Islets

River Islands

Hill stations

Monasteries

Temples

Lakes

Palaces

Monuments and other tourist spots

Living root bridges

Madan Kamdev

Meghalaya Caves

Capital cities

Agartala

Aizawl

Gangtok

Guwahati

Imphal

Itanagar

Kohima

Shillong

See also

Outline of tourism in India

References

Official Sites