Eight States of North East India Useful Information By Khuman

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Eight States of North East India - Useful Information

Khuman *

India is a beautiful country and it offers many interesting things to the tourists. The North Eastern Region of the country is one of the best destinations for all the visitors. There are 8 (Eight) lovely states in the region.

The history, culture, tradition, heritage, art forms and many more are worth to explore and experience. These are the perfect places for the travel lovers to have their time with full of unforgettable memories. Here listed some useful information for each state.

ARUNACHAL PRADESH

Area	83,743 km2 (32,333 sq mi)
Capital City	Itanagar
Places of Tourist Interest	Tawang Ziro Valley Namdapha National Park Sela Pass Tezu Roing Bomdila Dirang Pasighat Itanagar
Main Festivals	Losar Festival Mopin Festival Solung Festival Siang River Festival Ziro Festival of Music Pangsua Pass Winter Festival
Best Season to Visit	October to April

ASSAM

Area	78,438 km2 (30,285 sq mi)
Capital City	Dispur
Places of Tourist Interest	Kaziranga National Park Manas National Park Tea-tee Kamakhya Temple Sivasagar Mask Making at Samaguri Satra Talatal Ghar Shrimanta Shankardeva Kalakshetra Majuli Island
Main Festivals	Bihu Baishagu Jonbill Mela Ambubachi Mela
Best Season to Visit	November to May

MANIPUR

Area	22,327 km2 (8,621 sq mi)
Capital City	Imphal
Places of Tourist Interest	Ima Market Kangla Fort War Cemetery Shri Shri Govindaji Temple Manipur State Museum RKCS Art Gallery Three Mothers Art Gallery Imphal Peace Museum Loktak Lake Dzukou Valley INA Museum Khongjom War Memorial Complex
Main Festivals	Lai Haraoba Manipur Sangai Festival Shirui Lily Festival Yaoshang Ningol Chakkouba
Best Season to Visit	October to March

MEGHALAYA

Area	22,429 km2 (8,660 sq mi)
Capital City	Shillong
Places of Tourist Interest	Cherrapunji Shillong Elephant Falls Double Decker Living Root Bridge Umiam Lake Tura Dawki Laitlum Canyon
Main Festivals	Garo Wangala Festival Shad Suk Mynsiem Nongkrem Dance
Best Season to Visit	April to June

TRIPURA

Area	10,491 km2 (4,051 sq mi)
Capital City	Agartala
Places of Tourist Interest	Unakoti Neermahal Palace Ujjayanta Palace Kamaleswari Temple Jampui Hill
Main Festivals	Asokastami Festival Pilak Festival Kharchi Festival Neermahal festival
Best Season to Visit	October to February

MIZORAM

Area	21,081 km2 (8,139 sq mi)
Capital City	Aizawl
Places of Tourist Interest	Tuirihiau Falls Reiek Heritage Village Vantawng Falls Solomon's Church Durtlang Hills
Main Festivals	Chapchar Kut Festival Anthurium Festival Pawl Kut Christmas
Best Season to Visit	October to March

NAGALAND

Area	16,579 km2 (6,401 sq mi)
Capital City	Kohima
Places of Tourist Interest	Kohima War Cemetery Kisama Heritage Village Khonoma Village Kohima Museum Japfu Peak World War Second Museum
Main Festivals	Hornbill Festival Sukrunyi Moatsii Mong Sekrenyi Aoleang Monyu
Best Season to Visit	October to March

SIKKIM

Area	7,096 km2 (2,740 sq mi)
Capital City	Gangtok
Places of Tourist Interest	Nathula Pass MG Marg Buddha Park Yumthang Valley Rumtek Monastery Gangtok Ropeway
Main Festivals	Saga Dawa Losar International Flower Festival Tamu Lochar Pang Lhabsol
Best Season to Visit	October and mid-December; March to May

A travel enthusiast can use this information to plan their vacation hassle free. All these places will make your holiday a wow feeling experience and will remember throughout the journey of life.

* Khuman is a frequent contributor to e-pao.net
This article was webcasted on July 27 2024.

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