Published By: Ankur Baruah

Revel in the beauty of the best unexplored places in the North East

Northeast India always has an air of intrigue that surrounds each of the states. Largely unexplored and untapped, each part of the region is a great exhibition of natural wonders, culture and a heritage untouched by modern civilizations. From Assam to Manipur to Arunachal to Nagaland, the revered and exotic ensemble of the ‘Seven Sister’ states hold many unexplored places than you can imagine. Waiting to surprise and regale you in the same breathe. Soak in with best of nature, plains and hills and get ready to open up your senses to some of the top unexplored places to help you plan your next fun and adventure filled getaway plan:

Varsey Trek, Sikkim: Perfect for those who are seeking some thrill to their trip. A short to medium distance trek reaches up to an altitude of up to 3300 m. which opens up to a wide variety of flora and fauna.

Jatinga, Assam: Famous for a strange phenomenon termed as the Jatinga Bird Suicide. It sees the birds becoming disoriented on dark moonless nights and plunging towards lights. A phenomenon known to affect all 44 species of birds found there.

Krem Puri Caves, Meghalaya: The longest sandstone caves in India were recently unearthed in 2016. Just perfect for an expedition, it is a treat for those looking for ancient fossils.

Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh: Site of Tawang Monastery, the largest monastery in India and the second largest in the world. Named after the Tawang River which passes nearby, the place has Gorichen peak as well as Jaswantgarh, a celebrated war memorial.

Mawlynnong Village, Meghalaya: Considered the cleanest village in entire India, get ready to be wooed by its love for cleanliness. This is possible because plastic is banned, smoking is prohibited and the onus goes to the people who go on cleaning drives and take immense pride in their surroundings.

Loktak Lake, Manipur:  Soak in the beauty of the only floating national park in the world situated in the Loktak Lake in Manipur. Watch the Phumdis which are floating Islands found with houses built on them. Needless to say, it has earned many points as one of the best offbeat places in Northeast India.

Tsomgo Lake, Sikkim:  This enigmatic glacial lake is rich in aquatic life forms and various birds. Standing pretty amidst the lofty mountains, the feeling of being here is almost breathtaking and divine.