5 Secret Destinations In North East India You Must Visit Once

If you have been travelling in India for a considerable amount of time then you must know that how exuberant and diverse this country is!

Multicultural, diverse, intriguing, incredible, beautiful are some of the adjectives which can perhaps be used to describe this beautiful country called India. Yes, it is not a destination or some regular place. It is an experience in itself. India is a land of geographical curiosity where you can explore and discover one amazing destination after another without getting bored and the whole experience will leave you astounded to your core.

Yes, be it the rich history of the North, the culture of the South, or secret destinations of the East, everything about our land is just so beautiful and picture-perfect.

# Living Root Bridges in Meghalaya

Known as one of the finest creations of nature, the Living Roots Bridges offer a wonderful experience to the tourists. And owing to their majestic aura they are one of the biggest attractions in Meghalaya. What is even more intriguing is the fact that these bridges are so strong that they can hold up to 50 people in one go. Can you believe that?

Inhabited by Khasi and Jaintia tribes this place is situated very deep in the tropical forests of Meghalaya and is really an amazing place shrouded in clouds and rains for the most part of the year. If you ever visit this place for the first time then you will simply find yourself astounded with the magical beauty of this place.

# Sandakphu

Sandakphu is the highest peak in West Bengal offering some of the most enchanting and delightful views of the grand peaks of the state like Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, Makalu, etc. It is truly a great experience to see the whole cluster of Himalayan mountains standing tall in front of our eyes.

It feels like a completely out-of-world experience. Did you know that the Kanchenjunga cluster is also known as the “Sleeping Buddha”, owing to its appearance? Yes, the Kumbhkarna mountain forms the head and face of the Buddha while the Kanchenjunga makes for the upper body. And the other peaks which form the sleeping Buddha are Kokthang, Rathong, Kabru South, Kabru North, Simvo and Tenzingkhang, Jubanu, and Narsing

# Ziro Valley

It is a beautiful town nestled at a distance of around 115km from Itanagar which is also the capital city of Arunachal Pradesh. The overall beauty of this town is such that it attracts a lot of positive attention from the tourists. It has even been shortlisted as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Here you get to discover the mountains which have totally been covered in bamboo, pine trees, and paddy fields. The Apatani tribe, at this place, is a group of really warm people whom you must meet if you ever visit the Ziro Valley.

# Majuli

It is said that Majuli is the cradle of human civilization. Typically, anyone who likes to travel will instantly feel a connection with Majuli. Yes, such are the dynamics of this adorable tourist destination in India. One will feel as if the very soul of the rivers and the stories of the land are helping them know, explore and discover a part of a rich heritage that India, as a nation really is.

# Khonoma, Nagaland

Located approximately 20km west of Kohima, this hilly village is quite an intriguing travel destination to explore in North East India. Did you know that this place was also known as the first green village of India?

Divided into three clans, or Thinuous, namely Merhuma, Semoma, and Thevoma, this village helps you discover different cultures of the same place in different flavours. Geographically speaking, in this place, you will find a variety of topography such as gentle slopes, steep hills, and rocky herculean mountains.