 North East – The Land of Seven Sisters
Comprising the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura, they form part of the East Himalayan region, which extends from Sikkim eastwards and embraces the Darjeeling Hills of West Bengal. This area is characterized by rich bio-diversity, heavy precipitation and high seismicity. Cloaked in tropical vegetation, this largely unexploited region presents nature at its pristine best.
With varied landscapes, still undiscovered flora and fauna, and many rare varieties now secured in a number of sanctuaries and national parks. This region also has other distinctions, the colorful tribal cultures, abundant opportunities for adventure sports and entertainment, historical monuments, distinctive cuisines and more. The North East is one of the most ethnically and linguistically diverse regions in India. Each of the seven states that form this part of India has its own culture and tradition.
Assam occupies the lush lowlands of the Brahmaputra Valley and is the most densely populated.
Arunachal Pradesh occupies the densely forested and sparsely populated foothills of the Himalayas, and is one of the major tourist attractions because of its Buddhist influence.
Meghalaya, with its pine clad hills and lakes, is famous as the wettest region of the world.
Nagaland has a rich war history that attracts tourists.
Manipur, known as the ‘land of jewels.
Mizoram and Tripura make up a fascinating area consisting of green valleys, lush hills with variety of flora and fauna. |
