Which are the 8 best places to visit in North-east India?
Northeast India region is paradise unexplored with its seven sisters states and one brother state,indeed a destination with huge tourism attractions. Breathtaking places around the Northeastern states are Majuli Island,Loktak Lake,Nohkalikai Falls and Dzukou Valley. Other must see place in North East India includes Living Root Bridge,Mawsmai Cave Cherrapunjee,Meghalaya cascade Waterfalls,Gurudongmar frozen Lake and Yumthang Valley.
1. Majuli Island, Assam
The largest river island in the world, Majuli Island in the Brahmaputra River of Assam is a hotspot for flora and fauna, harbouring many rare and endangered avifauna species. Majuli Island is under threat due to the extensive soil erosion and has been sent to be as a world heritage site.
2. Phawngpui Peak, Mizoram
The highest mountain peak of Mizoram, Phawngpui Peak is also known as Blue Mountain of Mizoram is a highly revered peak, considered to be the abode of the Gods. Phawngpui Peak mountain is famous for its orchids and rhododendrons with spectacular trees and flowers of all colours.
3. Loktak Lake, Manipur
The largest freshwater lake in India,Loktak Lake is the largest freshwater lake in North -East India is famous as the only floating lake in the world. Loktak Lake is referred to as the lifeline of Manipur and the solo home of the endangered sangai or Manipur brow-antlered deer.
4. Gurudongmar Lake, Sikkim
The frozen lake of India,Gurudongmar Lake of Sikkim is one of the highest lakes in the world, located northeast of the kanchenjunga range in a high plateau area. Gurudongmar Lake remains completely frozen in the winter months from November to Mid-May.
5. Dzukou Valley, Nagaland
Dzukou Valley is also known as valley of flowers of North East India and one of the top 5 valley of flowers in India. This valley is well known for its natural beauty, seasonal flowers and the overall flora and fauna, located at the border of Manipur and Nagaland.
6. Unakoti Hill, Tripura
Unakoti hill is a worship place with huge rock-cut images and stone idols of Lord Shiva and the prime tourist spot in Tripura. The site has marvelous rock carvings, murals with their primitive beauty and waterfalls.
7. Nohkalikai Falls, Meghalaya
The tallest plunge waterfall in India, Nohkalikai Falls is located near Cherrapunji, one of the wettest places on planet earth. Nohkalikai Falls is one of the tallest falls of India is a major tourist attractions along with Kynrem Falls and Mawsmai Falls in Cherrapunji.
8. Mechuka Landscapes, Arunachal Pradesh
Mechuka also known as Menchukha is a paradise on earth with untouched natural beauties, located in Arunachal Pradesh. The enchanting Mechuka Valley has mesmerizing landscapes, exotic tribes, natural beautiful lake and refeered as Switzerland of the North East.