Mizoram (Aizawl) The name of the state is derived from “Mizo”, the self-described name of the native inhabitants, and “Ram”, which in the Mizo language means “land.” Thus “Mizo-ram” means “land of the Mizos”. Aizwal is the Capital City of The State, Mizoram also called as Land of blue Mountains. This city is famous for evergreen hills and dense bamboo jungles.
Places to Visit : Aizawl Zoological Park – House to rare species of animals and birds found only in Mizoram. State museum, which showcases culture of Mizos. Explore various sections of the museum like textile gallery, ethnology gallery, history
gallery, Archaeology Terrace, Anthropology section etc. |
Assam (Dispur) Assam is a state in northeastern India known for its wildlife, archaeological sites and tea plantations. In the west, Guwahati, Assam’s largest city, features silk bazaars and the hilltop Kamakhya Temple. Umananda Temple sits on Peacock Island in the Brahmaputra river. The state capital, Dispur, is a suburb of Guwahati. The ancient pilgrimage site of Hajo and Madan Kamdev, the ruins of a temple complex. Explore Majuli – the cultural capital and the cradle of Assamese civilization for the past 500 year. It is one of the world’s largest inhabited river islands (Unesco Heritage site & wold largest river island) in Brahmaputra river.This island is famous for several satras i.e. Vaishnavite monasteries. At present there are 22 satras. Some dating back to the 16th century, founded by
Sankardeva, the father of Assamese culture. |
Manipur (Imphal) Manipur is a state in northeast India, with the city of Imphal as its capital. Manipur is the home to rich history and tribal culture. It is bounded by the Indian states of Nagaland to the north, Mizoram to the south and Assam to the west. It also borders two regions of Myanmar, Sagaing Region to the east and Chin State to the south.
Places to visit : Kangla Fort, Govindajee Mandir, Moirang Town, INA Memoral Complex – this was the place where Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose hoisted the Indian tricolour as the Commanderin-Chief of the Indian National Army for the first time during the Second World War. Keibul Lamjao National Park, experience boat ride around the Loktak lake – The largest freshwater lake in South Asia, famous for its circular swamps. |
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Nagaland (Kohima) Nagaland is a mountainous state in northeast India, bordering Myanmar. It’s home to diverse indigenous tribes, with festivals and markets celebrating the different tribes’ culture. Its capital city of Kohima suffered heavy fighting in World War II, commemorated by memorials at the Kohima War Cemetery. The Nagaland State Museum exhibits ancient weaponry, a ceremonial drum and other traditional Naga cultural artifacts.
Places to visit : Kisama – home to Naga Heritage village and famous for the Hornbill festival, Cathedral Church ofKohima known for Asia’s largest 16 feet high wood cross. The architecture of Church incorporates many elements of traditional Naga houses. Kohima War Cemetery,which lies on the battle ground of Garrison Hill. The cemetery contains 1,420 Commonwealth burials of the Second World War. At the highest point in the cemetery stands the Kohima cremation Memoria commemorating 917 Hindu and Sikh soldiers whose remains were cremated in accordance with their faith. |
Arunachal Pradesh (Itanagar) Arunachal Pradesh popularly known as ‘Land of the Dawn-lit-Mountains’, it is India’s remotest state and the first Indian soil to greet the rising sun. It is the largest of the Seven Sister States of Northeast India by area, Itanagar is the state capital. It was formed from the erstwhile North-East Frontier Agency region, and became a state on 20 February 1987. Located on the northeastern tip of India with its borders touching Tibet, Bhutan and Burma (Myanmar). This state is endowed with dazzling array of flora and fauna that is sure to allure any tourist. More than 500 rare species of Orchids are found in the dense jungles of the state. The misty hills, sparkling rivers, gurgling waterfalls add charm to the beauty of this incredible land. Arunachal Pradesh finds its mention in the literature of Kalika Purana and the great Hindu Epic Mahabharata. It is believed to be the Prabhu Mountains of the Puranas. According to a Hindu mythological legend, Arunachal Pradesh was the place where sage Parshuram washed away his sin, sage Vyasa meditated, King Bhishmaka founded his kingdom and Lord Krishna married his consort Rukmini. Arunachal Pradesh India is dotted with innumerable historical monuments and archeological remains, which bear testimony to its rich cultural heritage.
Places to visit : Bomdila, Dirang, Tawang, Zero etc. |
Meghalaya (Shillong) Meghalaya meaning “abode of clouds” is a state in northeast India. The state was formed on 21 January 1972 by carving out two districts from the state of Assam: the United Khasi Hills and Jaintia Hills and the Garo Hills. The state is bound to the south & west by the Bangladesh and to the north and east by India’s State of Assam. The capital of Meghalaya is Shillong. During the British rule of India, the British imperial authorities nicknamed it the “Scotland of the East”. The state is the wettest region of India.
Places to visit : Shillong, Sohra, Nongriat, Mawsynram, Dawki, Mawlynnong etc. |
Tripura (Agartala) Tripura is a hilly state in northeast India with the city of Imphal as its capital. The state is bordered on 3 sides by Bangladesh. It is home to a diverse mix of tribal cultures and religious groups. In the capital Agartala, the imposing Ujjayanta Palace is set among Mughal gardens. South of the city, Neermahal summer palace sits in the middle of Lake Rudrasagar. |
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