NORTH EAST

PARADISE UNEXPLORED
North East India is a land
synonymous with beauty and
diversity. Blue Mountains, Lush
Green Valleys and beautiful
rivers are an integral part of it.
Situated in the Eastern
Himalayas, this region shows a
great deal of diversity in terms
of culture, ethnicity and scenic
beauty. North East India refers
to the easternmost region of
India comprising of Seven Sister
States and Sikkim.
 STATES OF NORTH EAST
INDIA
 ARUNACHAL PRADESH
 ASSAM
 NAGALAND
 MANIPUR
 MIZORAM
 MEGHALAYA
 TRIPURA
 SIKKIM
 ASSAM
‘’WELCOMES YOU WITH EVERY SUNRISE’’
 Area - 78,438 km2
 Population - 26.6 Million
 District(s) - 27
 Capital - Dispur
 Language - Assamese,
Bengali,Bodo
 Religion - Hinduism,Islam.
 Latitude -26.12’N
 Longitude -93.18’E
 TRANSPORTATION
 Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi,
Salonibari, Mohanbari, Silonibari,
Kumbhirgram, Rowriah are the main
airports of the state.
 The length of Railway network in
Assam is about 2,284.28 km
comprising both broad gauge and
metre gauge lines.
 The total length of roads in Assam is
about 37,515 km which includes 2,754
km of National Highways.
 All the seven States are connected by
all three modes of transportation with
Assam.
 WEATHER AND CLIMATE
 With the “Tropical Monsoon Rainforest Climate”, Assam
has temperate climate.
 Summer max. at 35-38°C
 Winter min. at 6-8 °C
 Thunderstorms known as Bordoicila. are frequent during
the afternoons in the month of May-June
 Spring (Mar-Apr) and Autumn (Sept-Oct) are usually
pleasant with moderate rainfall and temperature
 Best time to visit: October to March
 FESTIVALS
 BIHU
Celebrated all over Assam by everyone with great enthusiasm. It
is harvesting festival celebrated on three occasions. In April-
Rangali Bihu, In january-Bhogali Bihu, In October-Kangali
Bihu.
 RAS MAHOTSAV FESTIVAL-MAJOR VAISHNAVITE
FESTIVAL
 AMBUBACHI MELA
Celebrated in Kamakhya Mandir. Tantrik rituals and animal
sacrifices are practiced
 BRAHMPUTRA BEACH FESTIVAL
Elephant races, adventure sports are organized for tourists
 KAJIRANGA ELEPHANT FESTIVAL
organized in the periphery of Kajiranga national park, a new
initiative taken by the state government to promote tourism
 MAJOR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
 KAZIRANGA NATIONAL PARK - Assam’s must-do attraction is a
rhinoceros –spotting safari in the expansive flat grassland. Home to one
horned rhinoceros, the wet land and elephant grasses are favourable
habitat for rhino.
 MANAS NATIONAL PARK - A tiger project situated on the border of India
and Bhutan is home to many flora and fauna.
 MAJULI- the world’s largest river island. It is the centre of Assam’s
neovaishnavite philosophy.
 SUALKUCHI - Famous for Edi and Muga silk
 GUWAHATI Archaeological region - the oldest city of the state is now the
gateway to whole northeast, one of the fastest growing city in the country
is a perfect mixture of the old and the modern happenings. Kamakhya
mandir, the famous Hindu temple and Umananda, the smallest river island
of the world is in Guwahati.
 Sibsagar Archaeological Region - This town was the capital of Ahom dynasty
from 1226 AD to 1826 AD. Many archaeological burildings, such as
Rangghar, Karengghar, the remains of this dynasty are found here.
 Tezpur - Assam’s most attractive city, thanks to beautiifully kept parks,
attractive lakes and the enchanting views of the mighty Brahmaputra River
 MANIPUR
“JEWEL OF
 INDIA”
Area -22,327 km2
 Population -2.4 million
 District(s) -9
 Capital - IMPHAL
 Language –Manipuri(maitai),
English
 Religion - Hinduism and
Christianity
 Latitude - 25°N
 Longitude – 94°E
 WEATHER AND CLIMATE
 The maximum temperature in the summer
months is 32 degree C.
 In winter the temperature often falls below
zero, bringing frost.
 The coldest month is January, and the
warmest July
 The state is drenched in rains from May until
mid-October
 Best time to Visit: October to march
 TRANSPORTATION
 Tulihal Airport at Imphal connects the state with
Delhi, Kolkata and Guwahati.
 Main railway station of the state is located at
Jiribam.
 NH-39, NH-53 and NH-150 pass through
Manipur comprising 967 km.
 Highway NH-53 connects Manipur with another
railway station at Silchar in Assam.
 The road network of Manipur is of a length of
7559 km.
 TOURIST ATTRACTION
 Keibul Lamjao National Park - The only Floating national park in world, 48 km
away from Imphal is an abode of rare and endangered species of Brow Antlered deer
(also known as Sangai). This ecosystem is home to 17 rare species of mammals.
 Loktak Lake – India’s largest fresh water lake.
 Imphal war cemetery : Contains the graves of more than 1600 British and
Indian soldiers who died during the Second World War. These cemeteries are
managed by the Commonwealth War Grave Commission.
 Ningol Chakouba, Yaoshang and Rathyatra are three important festivals
of the Hindus.
 GAAN-NGAI : It is the greatest festival of the Zeliangrong people. It’s a 5
day long festival and is performed on the 13th day of the Meitei month of
Wakching .
 Manipuri Dance (Ras Lila) - A classical form of Manipuri dance based
and inspired by the theme of Lord Krishna and his beloved, Radha love story
and the devotion of the Gopis (companions) towards Lord Krishna
 ARUNACHAL PRADESH
“THE LAND OF RISING SUN”
 AREA: 83,743 km2
 POPULATION: 1.1 million
 DISTRICTS : 16
 CAPITAL: Itanagar
 LANGUAGES: Arunachali Local dialects
 RELIGION: Buddhism and Hinduism.
 LATITUDE: 28.N
 L0NGITUDE: 94.30’E
 WEATHER AND CLIMATE
 The areas of Arunachal Pradesh that are at a very high
elevation in the Upper Himalayas close to the Tibetan
border enjoy an alpine or Tundra climate while below the
Upper Himalayas people experience temperate climate.
 Areas at the sub-Himalayan and sea-level elevation
experience a humid sub-tropical climate with hot
summers and mild winters.
 Annual rainfall is 80-160 inches, most of which is between
May and September.
 Best time to visit: October to March.
 TRANSPORTATION
 The state's airports are located at Daparijio, Ziro,
Along, Tezu and Pasighat.
 It has two highways, the 336 km NH 52 connects
Jonai with Dirak and another highway connects
Tezpur in Assam with Tawang.
 A National Highway is being constructed on the
famous Stillwell Ledo Road, which connects Ledo
in Assam to Jairampur in Arunachal.
 In 2007, every village is connected by road due to
funding provided by the central government.
 All places are connected to Assam, which has
increased the trading capacity.
 TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
 Tawang :A centre for Bauddhist pilgreamage.Here India's biggest
Monestery is situated.

 Another important places of attractions are Namdapha tiger project,

Sela lake near to Bomdila, the bamboo bridges hanging over the river.

 Religious places of interest include Malinithan in Lekhabali and

Rukhmininagar near Roing, the place where Rukmini, Lord Krishna's
wife in Hindu mythology, is said to have lived; Parshuram Kund in
Lohit district, is believed to be the lake where Parshuram washed
away all his sins.

 Rafting and trekking are also major attractions out here. A visitor's
permit from the tourism department is required.
 Itanagar and Bomdila
 MEGHALAYA
“THE ABODE OF CLOUD”
 Area- 22,429 km2
 Population- 2.3 million
 District(s)- 7
 Capital- Shillong
 Language(s)- Khasi, garo,English
 Religion- Christianity
 Latitude- 25.30’N
 Longitude- 91.12’E
 WEATHER AND CLIMATE
 The climate of Meghalaya is moderate . With average
annual rainfall as high as 1200 cm in some areas.
 Meghalaya is the wettest state on Earth. The maxi.
temperature in this region rarely goes beyond 28 degrees,
whereas winters temperatures comes down with mini. 4
degree C.
 The town of Cherrapunji south of capital Shillong holds
the world record for most rain in a calendar month,
while the village of Mawsynram, near the town of
Cherrapunji, holds the distinction of seeing the heaviest
yearly rains.
 The best time to visit Meghalaya is during the months of
March to July due to the Summer rain.
 TRANSPORTATION
 Meghalaya has a small airport at Umroi, about
40 km from Shillong on the Guwahati-Shillong
highway. The small size of the airport allows
the operations of only small aircrafts from
Kolkata, Agartala and Tripura.
 There is no railway network and Guwahati is
the nearest railway station.
 NH 40 connects Meghalaya through Guwahati
in Assam with rest of the nation.
 TOURIST ATTRACTION
 Meghalaya has the longest and deepest caves in the sub-continent.
Krem Liat Prah is the longest cave and Synrang Pamiang is the
deepest cave, both located in the Jaintia Hills.

 Cherrapunjee is one of the most popular tourist spots in North East of

India.
 Mawsynram known for huge stalagmite creation shaped like Shiva
linga known as Maujymbuin.

 The popular waterfalls in the state are the Elephant Falls, Shadthum
Falls, Weinia falls, Bishop Falls, Nohkalikai Fall, Langshiang falls and
Sweet Falls.

 The hot springs at Jakrem near Mawsynramare believed to have

curative and medicinal properties.

 The Umiam Lake (popularly known as Bara Pani meaning Big water)
on the Guwahati-Shillong road is a major tourism attraction for tourist.
 MIZORAM
 Area - 21,081 km2
 Population – 8,95,000
 District(s) - 8
 Capital - Aizawl
 Language - Mizo , English
 Religion - Christianity and Hinduism
 Latitude - 23.24’N
 Longitude - 92.54’E
 WEATHER AND CLIMATE

 Mizoram has a mild climate.

 Winter temperature varies from 11°C-21°C and

summer temperature varies from 20°-29°C.

 It rains heavily from May to September and the

average rainfall is 254 cm.
 In winter, Mizoram is normally rain-free.
 Best time to visit: October to March
 TRANSPORTATION
 Mizoram has only one airport, Lengpui Airport,
near Aizawl.
 Mizoram is also accessible from Kolkata via
Silchar Airport, 200 km. from Aizawl.
 Total road length in the state is 5,982 km.
 There are six national highways with 927 km
of length.
 Rail link in the state has been established at
Bairabi.
 TOURIST ATTRACTION
 Natural lake, Tamdil and Vantawng fall,
Mizoram’s highest waterfalls, two important
tourist attraction points.
 Christmas is the biggest festival.
 Mim Kut festival is celebrated after the
harvest of maize.
 Chapchar Kut is another festival celebrated
during March after completion of Jhum
operation.
 Cheraw: The most colourful and distinctive
dance of the Mizorampopularly known as
Bamboo Dance.
 TRIPURA
“A Cultural Synthesis”
 Area -10,486 km2
 Population - 3.2 Million
 District(s) - 4
 Capital -Agartala
 Language(s)- Bengali, Kokborok,Sylheti
 Religion - Hinduism
 Latitude: - 23.48’N
 Longitude: - 91.42’E
 TRANSPORTATION
 Agartala Airport has flights to Kolkata,
Guwahati, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi.
 Total railway length is 66 km in the state.
 The main railways stations are in Agartala ,
Dharmanagar and Kumarghat.
 Total road length in Tripura is 15,551 km.
 National Highway 44 connects it to Assam and
the rest of India.
 TOURIST ATTRACTION

 Durga Puja Bijoyadosomi, and the worship of

the Chaturdasha deities are important festivals.
 The Ganga Sagar festival is one in which the
Ganga River is worshipped.
 Sepahijala wildlife sanctuary and Trishna
wildlife sanctuary are important tourist
attractions.
 Another place of attraction is Coconut island at
Dumboor Lake.
 WEATHER AND CLIMATE
 Tripura has a tropical climate and receives
rainfall during the monsoons.
 Tripura is the third smallest state of the
country.
 Although landlocked, Tripura has many
rivers including the Manu River which
originates here.
 Best time to visit: November to February.
 SIKKIM
"Nature's own Garden"
 Area -7,096 km2
 Population - 5.4 Lakh
 District(s) - 4
 Capital - Gangtok
 Language(s)- Nepali, Tibetan, Bhutia
 Religion - Hinduism and Buddhism
 Latitude - 27.36’N
 Longitude - 88.30’E
 TRANSPORTATION
 The closest airport to Sikkim is Bagdogra Airport,
near the town of Siliguri, West Bengal.
 The Gangtok helipad is the only civilian helipad in
the state.
 The closest railway stations are Siliguri and New
Jalpaiguri.
 National Highway 31A and National Highway 31
together link Siliguri to Gangtok.
 The state is connected to China by Nathu La.
 WEATHER AND CLIMATE
 The climate ranges from sub-tropical in the
south to tundra in the northern parts.
 The average annual temperature is 18 °C.
 Monsoon season is between June and
September.
 Sikkim receives regular snowfall. The snow
line ranges from 20,000 feet in the north to
16,000 feet in the south.
 TOURIST ATTRACTION
 The River Teesta is considered as
the "lifeline of Sikkim.“
 Enchey Gompa, Gangtok’s most
attractive monastery with some
decent murals and statues of Tantric
deities.
 Dasain is the most important festival
of the Hindus in Sikkim.
 Main tourist centres are Gangtok,
Bakhim, Yumthang, Dubdi, Dzongri
etc.
 NAGALAND
 Area -16,579 km2
 Population- 1.9 Lakh
 Districts - 11
 Capital - Kohima
 Language(s)- Nagamese,English,
 Religion - Hindu and Christian
 Latitude: - 26.18’N
 Longitude: - 94.36’E
 TRANSPORTATION
 Airways - Dimapur has only airport in
Nagaland, 43.5 miles (70.0 km) from capital .
 State highways- 680.1 miles (1,094.5 km)
 National highways- 227.0 miles (365.3 km)
 Railway- Dimapur has only railway station on
mainline of North East Frontier Railway, Broad
gauge: 7.98 miles (12.84 km)
 Weather and Climate
 Nagaland has monsoon climate.
 High humidity levels.
 Annual rainfall averages around 70–100
inches, in the months of May to September.
 Temperatures range from 21 °C to 40 °C.
 In winter, frost is common at high elevations.
 TOURIST ATTRACTION
o Immaculate war cemetery: It contains graves
of 1200 British, Commonwealth and Indian
soldier.
o Kisama Heritage Village: This open-air
museum has representative selection of Naga
houses and dormitories.
o Historic Angammi-Naga Village: This is the
site of two major British-Angami siege battles
in 1847 and 1879.
 Accommodation
 Hotel Brahmaputra Ashoka(3 *) in Guwahati.
 Hotel Prag Continental(2*),Hotel Dynesti(2*),Hotel
Rajmahal(2*) in Guwahati.
 In Sikkim Hidden Forest Hotel in Gangtok,Hotel Nor-Khill
in Darjeeling ,which was originally King of Sikkims royal
Guest House.
 In Meghalaya at Shillong Hotel Tripura Castle and Hotel
Rainbow .
 Apart from all these hotels there are various Guest
houses,Tea bunglows,Tourist lodges which are being run
by the respective states tourism development corporations
provides better accommodation facility.
 Problems
 Allthough the northeast is full of Natural
diversity and rich cultural heritage.still it is
yet to be explored.
 The main problemes for tourism in
Northeast are Insurgency,Accecibiltyand
there is lack in the efforts taken by the
stakeholders of tourism either in the part of
State govt and in Central Govt and a
negative attitude towards Northeast in the
mindset of the Peoples of mainland India.
 KAZIRANGA
NATIONAL PARK

TAWANG
Assam Tea Garden NAGALAND TRIBES
MONASTARIES

TREKKING IN SIKKIM
CUISINES & MOMOS

ONE HORNED RHINO

MIGHTY KANCHENJUNGA BIHU FESTIVAL