The North-Eastern India is an underrated paradise which is also the reason why people from far away places are attracted towards its unexplored beauty. The Northeast India actually is a collective name for the easternmost part of India, consisting of eight states – Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura. Concealed from the greater world by dense forests and formidable mountains, North-East India shares its borders with Bhutan, Myanmar, Tibet, and Bangladesh. It spreads over an area of over 2,62,230 sq kms. These states are without any doubt, amongst the most fascinating and naturally beautiful places in the entire country.
Here are some of the obscure places, where the adventure awaits its explorers:
Lady Hydari Park
Where: Shillong, Meghalaya
One of the first and foremost thing you might notice while exploring the Lady Hydari Park is that it is designed in Japanese garden style. It houses a mini zoo with more than 50 bird species and 100 wild animals. The park has a variety of flowers with an abundance of roses. It also has a butterfly museum and a kids playing ground which makes it one of the best places to visit with your kids. The best time to visit is in the months of April and May when flowers are fully blossomed.
Thalon Cave
Where: Imphal, Manipur
The Thalon Caves are located at a height of 900 meters above sea level. This dense structure of the bygone era might appear scary due to its darkness but it proves to be worthwhile once explored. The caves are one of the main historic sites of Manipur and provide the first concrete evidence of the 2000-year old Hoabinhian Culture in India, which is also found in other Southeast Asian countries. They offer a view into the ecosystems and organisms that survive in the harshest of the conditions with minimal air, sunlight and water. You can trek from the Thalon village to reach the Thalon caves. They are located at a distance of about 180 kms from Imphal.
Loktak Lake
Where: near Moirang, Manipur
The Loktak Lake in Manipur is the world’s only floating lake. It is also the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India. The lake is characterized by the floating vegetation known as ‘phumdi’. Apart from the fresh water, Loktak Lake is known for its tasty fish. It has a market nearby where fishermen sell their fishes at a very cheap price. The lake offers stunning and picturesque views, which are one-of-a-kind, thereby making it a must visit place of the North East India.
Touphema Village
Where: Kohima, Nagaland
The Touphema Village is a cultural village where you get to know about traditional lives of the people of Nagaland. The village has exclusively been built for tourists to help them understand the lifestyle and the history of the natives, by the Tourism Department of Nagaland. It offers accommodation in old-fashioned yet beautiful quaint huts. One can enjoy bonfire dinners, cultural dances and more. The museum inside the village houses an extensive ethnographic collection including wood carvings, musical instruments, textiles, handicrafts traditional artifacts, jewelry and archaeological finds.
Sela Pass
Where: near Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh
The Sela pass boasts of two beautiful crystal clear lakes surrounding the snow-clad peaks which make this place stunning. Infact, the Sela Lake, near the summit of the pass, is one of approximately 101 lakes in the area that are considered sacred in Tibetan Buddhism. The appearance and disappearances of the sun and the mist add a certain mysterious element to it. Due to its eccentric location, there is just a single tea stall on the way which is said to serve the best tea. It is situated at an altitude of more than 13,000 feet, and the gorgeous mountain pass connects Tawang to other parts of the country. The pass is open round the year however it may be closed due to occasional snowfall.
Unakoti Hills
Where: Kailashahar, Tripura
The Unakoti Hills have a place dedicated to Lord Shiva which is believed to be created centuries ago. The place of worship has beautiful rock carvings and murals. Various pilgrims flock to these hills during the months of March and April because of the Ashokastami Festival hosted here annually. Images of Shiva, Ganesha, Nandi Bull, Goddess Durga and other gods’ figures are carved on the rocks here. The hills offer scenic views of the valley along with a few beautiful waterfalls.
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