EAST INDIA

TOP 10 PLACES TO VISIT IN EAST INDIA

1.DARJEELING

It is located in west bengal. If you want to explore a tea garden paradise with all its charms spread amid the green pastures while soaking in the magical aroma, Darjeeling tour are the right choice for you. For some Darjeeling means a cup of morning refreshment and for others, Darjeeling is where you can enjoy a joy train ride. But a trip to Darjeeling is not limited to tea and toy train. There are many other tourist attractions in Darjeeling that ranges from snow-clad mountains and monasteries to vibrant markets and museums in the hill city. Its repute as the "Queen of the Hills".

Best Time to Visit

The best time to visit Darjeeling is from April to June.

How to Reach

🚂➡️ Nearest railway station is  New Jalpaiguri

✈️➡️ The nearest airport  is Bagdogra Airport

🚌➡️ Road transport is also available in Darjeeling.

2.SHILLONG

It is located in Meghalaya. Nowhere else you can experience such a sheer beauty of nature as in Shillong. For its amazing landscape spotted with colonial splendor. The Capital of Meghalaya has everything that passionate travelers want to enjoy. The exceptionally charming climate of Shillong makes it one of the best summer vacation places in India. you can visit other tourist destinations in Meghalaya such as Cherrapunjee and its equally wet neighbor Mawsynram. Trekking in the Mawsami Cave and walking on the living root bridges in Cherrapunjee are the famous adventure activities during a trip to Shillong. Shillong is known as the ‘Scotland of the East’.

Best Time to Visit

The best time to visit Shillong is from September to May.

How to Reach

🚂➡️ Nearest railway station is Guwahati railway station

✈️➡️ The nearest airport  is Shillong Airport

🚌➡️ Road transport is also available in Shillong.

3.GANGTOK

It is located in Sikkim. Blessed by lush surroundings, mighty Himalayas in the backdrop, peaceful ambiance, wonderful weather, stunning viewpoints, lakes and waterfalls, Buddhist culture and more, Gangtok is one of the most-visited destinations in the northeast region of India. Sikkim, is one of the most popular hill stations in India. Lying at the height of 1650 m above sea level, the town during its bright sunny days offers spectacular views of Mt. Kanchenjunga. Gangtok is a base for adventure enthusiasts comprising of trekkers and campers to the Himalayan mountain ranges. Gangtok and its surrounding regions are abundant in natural beauty and have various natural attractions.

Best Time to Visit

The best time to visit Gangtok is from September to June.

How to Reach

🚂➡️ Nearest railway station is Guwahati railway station

✈️➡️ The nearest airport  is Pakyong Airport 

🚌➡️ Road transport is also available in Gangtok.

4.PELLING

It is located in Sikkim. Pelling is a beautiful town in West Sikkim, most popular for breathtaking views of the Kanchenjunga peak and the Himalayas. Located at a high altitude of 6800ft, Pelling is the ideal place for exploring the Himalayan views, without any of the harshness of the high mountains. It is the closest view possible apart from mountain trekking. It has plenty to offer to the nature lover, the culturist, the urban traveller. Pelling is one of the towns in Sikkim where there is no dearth of activities and places to explore. Pelling is a great adventure and spending a few days here is a wonderful way to enjoy your Sikkim vacation.

Best Time to Visit

The best time to visit Pelling is from September to May.

How to Reach

🚂➡️ Nearest railway station is New Jalpaiguri

✈️➡️ The nearest airport  is Bagdogra Airport

🚌➡️ Road transport is also available in Pelling.

5.TAWANG

It is located in Arunachal Pradesh. You can enjoy a great vacation in Tawang amid the flower-filled green meadows exploring the colorful culture and great artifacts. Also, the 400 years old Buddhist monastery is one of the best attractions. The Famous Tawang Monastery also is known as Gaden Namgyal Lhatse in Tibetan is one of the largest monasteries in India. The beautiful orchid sanctuary and the Tipi Orchid Sanctuary is also an ideal place for your list of places to visit. Tawang is a place which will flatter you with its natural beauty wrapped in the scent of spirituality.

Best Time to Visit

The best time to visit Tawang  is from April, june and May.

How to Reach

🚂➡️ Nearest railway station is Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Airport

✈️➡️ The nearest airport  is Naharlagun,

🚌➡️ Road transport is also available in Tawang. 

6.KOLKATA

It is located in West Bengal. The City of Joy, Kolkata is one of Indian major tourist attractions.Witness the spectacular Indian cultural, poetic, artistic and literary heritage.Kolkata, India's second biggest city, is a perpetually ongoing festival of human existence, concurrently luxurious and squalid, refined and frantic, pointedly futuristic, while beautifully in decay. Kolkata is soaked in layers and layers of heritage and culture. Famously known as the City of Joy.

Best Time to Visit

The best time to visit Kolkata is from November to February.

How to Reach

🚂➡️ Nearest railway station is HOWRAH

✈️➡️ The nearest airport is NATAJI SUBHAS CHANDRA BOSE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

🚌➡️ Road transport is also available in KOLKATA.

7.BODH GAYA

It is located in Bihar. Bodh Gaya is a Buddhist pilgrimage site in Gaya District of Bihar. Famous for the Mahabodhi Temple, It was here under the Bodhi tree that Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment. It is one of the four most important sites related to the life of Gautam Buddha. The town is home to dozens of Buddhist monasteries. It is now one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Best Time to Visit

The best time to visit Bodh Gaya is from October to March.

How to Reach

🚂➡️ Nearest railway station is Gaya Airport

✈️➡️ The nearest airport  is Gaya Junction railway station

🚌➡️ Road transport is also available in Bodh Gaya.

8.ZIRO

It is located in Arunachal Pradesh. One of the oldest towns of Arunachal Pradesh, Ziro is a small beautiful hill station surrounded by rice fields and is nestled between a cluster of beautiful pine trees. The rich flora and fauna and its biodiversity make it an ideal destination for nature lovers. The major tourist attractions of Ziro are the green serene Talley Valley, the hillock Ziro Putu, Tarin fish farm, the tall idol of Shivalingam at Kardo. one of the most popular adventure spots in Northeast India. 

Best Time to Visit

The best time to visit Ziro is from March to October.

How to Reach

🚂➡️ Nearest railway station is Lilabari

✈️➡️ The nearest airport  is Naharlagun

🚌➡️ Road transport is also available in  Ziro.

9.GOECHALA

It is located in Sikkim. Trekking through the Kanchenjunga National Park, in one of the greenest regions in the world, remains one of the top things to do for any holiday maker in the Himalayas. Untouched by any effluence, these forests support a fine ecosystem, with numerous species of unusual flora and fauna.When it comes to trekking routes, there’s nothing quite like Goechala .

Best Time to Visit

The best time to visit GOECHALA is from September to November.

How to Reach

🚂➡️ Nearest railway station is New Jalpaiguri

✈️➡️ The nearest airport  is Bagdogra Airport

🚌➡️ Road transport is also available in GOECHALA.

10.KOHIMA

It is located Nagaland. Famous for its ethereal environment and untouched beauty, it is a land of folklore passed down through the ages. Situated at a height of 1500 metres above the sea level, it is endowed with quaint hills, emerald forests and a picturesque landscape. It is the go-to place for all you adventure enthusiasts as it is ideal for trekking, camping and hiking.Kohima is also where tourists can explore the rich tribal culture of Northeast India.

Best Time to Visit

The best time to visit Kohima is from October to May.

How to Reach

🚂➡️ Nearest railway station is Dimapur.

✈️➡️ The nearest airport  is Dimapur Airport

🚌➡️ Road transport is also available in Kohima.

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