North Eastern part of India which is also known as the seven sisters is connected to East India via a narrow corridor squeezed between Nepal and Bangladesh. If you love nature and greenery, visiting North East is a must for you as it has some real surprises. The sublime natural beauty of the North East of India can be every traveller's haunt. There's a certain magic to these less explored spots that can make the perfect 'Instagram' additions to your travel list.
States Covered: Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh
Ideal for: Nature lovers, culture seekers, first-time Northeast travelers
Arrive at Guwahati Airport
Visit:
Kamakhya Temple
Umananda Island (world’s smallest river island)
Brahmaputra River cruise (sunset)
Overnight in Guwahati
Drive: ~3.5 hours
Stop at Umiam Lake (boating/photo stop)
Check-in at Shillong hotel
Visit Wards Lake, Police Bazaar, and local cafés
Overnight in Shillong
Visit:
Mawsmai Caves
Seven Sisters Falls
Nohkalikai Falls
Eco Park
Optional: Short hike to Single Living Root Bridge
Return to Shillong for overnight stay
Drive: ~6–7 hours
Reach Kaziranga by evening
Relax at resort
Overnight in Kaziranga
Morning jeep safari in Kaziranga (Eastern/Western range)
After breakfast, drive to Kohima, capital of Nagaland (~5 hrs)
Evening walk in local market
Overnight in Kohima
Visit:
Kohima War Cemetery
Kisama Heritage Village
State Museum (Naga tribes and artifacts)
Optional: Visit nearby Khonoma Eco Village
Overnight in Kohima
Drive: ~7–8 hours (early start)
Scenic drive into Arunachal Pradesh
En route: Stop at local tribal villages
Overnight stay in Dirang
Drive: ~5 hours
Cross Sela Pass (13,700 ft) and Jaswant Garh War Memorial
Visit Tawang Monastery (largest in India)
Explore local Tibetan-influenced markets
Overnight in Tawang
Option 1: Long drive back (~14 hours) – best to break journey at Tezpur
Option 2: If short on time, fly from Tezpur or Dibrugarh (if flights available)
Trip ends.
