Go Beyond-North East India

Where to go:

Majuli: the most pristine and inhabited river island of the country, this will transform you to a different world. In the state of Assam, this is located in the middle of the gigantic river Brahmaputra. Love bird-watching? Then this is a paradise for you. Admire nature with a cup of your favourite flavor of tea in your hand. For your friends back home you can pick some traditional weaving products or pottery designs.

Umiam Lake: the hills of Meghalaya should definitely be on your list while visiting to North-East India but one thing that you should add on to it is the Umiam Lake. It is an artificial water body on these hills which must definitely be visited during the monsoons as it has a different ambience altogether. Kayaking, water cycling and boating are a few activities that you can go for in this land. There are a few resorts and abodes that you can choose from, including a recently launched 5-star resort, which serves a true Meghalayan heavenly experience.

Tawang Monastery: if you are a lover of architecture, culture and religion, then you must keep it on the top of your list as this is the largest monastery of the country and was built in the year 1681. Located in the state of Arunachal Pradesh, it has an exclusive library with a collection of manuscripts and scriptures. Whether you visit here in the summers or winters, or any part of the year, you will find some or the other celebration going on; as festivities are a part of this place throughout the year.