If you are considering a trip to the northeastern part of India from Kolkata, then check out the complete guide to North east tour packages from Kolkata. One of the most beautiful regions in the entire world, North-Eastern India consists of 8 wonderful states including Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, and Sikkim.
All about North East India
North East India is a beautiful region, though not explored much. It is one of the most beautiful parts of the Indian subcontinent fully loaded with pristine natural beauty, rare and endangered wildlife and plant species, cultural diversity, and much more.
The famous natural habitat of one-horned Asian rhinos at Kaziranga’s grasslands, waterfalls of Meghalaya, and snowy peaks of the Himalayas dominates the northern landscape of Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim as well. North East tour offers a slice of everything, from experiencing the varied cultures of different tribes to vibrant festivals to Asia’s cleanest village, you can explore all in your north east packages from Kolkata.
Places to visit in North East India:
The list of the places to see in the North East is huge and thus it is advised to free at least a week from your busy schedule to visit the North-Eastern states.
- Cherrapunji, Meghalaya: Popular as the “Wettest Place on Earth.”
- Ziro Valley, Arunachal Pradesh: Home of the country’s ancient Apatani Tribes
- Nathu La Pass, Sikkim: Highest motorable mountain pass in the world
- Loktak Lake, Manipur: Largest freshwater lake in India
- KeibulLamjao National Park: The only floating National Park in the world.
- Pelling, Sikkim: Host many adventure sports and activities
- Dampa Tiger Reserve, Mizoram: The tiger reserve
- Mawlynnong - Asia's Cleanest Village
- Siang River, Arunachal Pradesh: For white water rafting
- Shilloi Lake, Nagaland: Enjoy boating and nature walk here.
Popular National Parks to Visit
North East India is truly blessed with several national parks and sanctuaries thereby encouraging wildlife lovers to get the same booked in their Kolkata to north east India tour. One can easily see rare and endangered species, which you might not find anywhere else. From the one-horned rhinos of Assam to the Sangai deer of Manipur, there are many endangered species found in the national parks here.
Kaziranga National Park:
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kaziranga National Park in Assam is home to the world’s two-thirds population of one-horned rhinos. The park is located in the Golaghat, Nagaon, and Karbi Anglong districts of the state alongside the River Brahmaputra. The park can be visited from the inside by opting for a guided jeep safari tour, you can get it covered in your north east India trip cost from Kolkata. The park remains open for visitors from November to April every year.
Manas National Park:
Another World Heritage-listed Park located in the North East is Manas National Park. The park is home to wild water buffalo. Other endangered and endemic wildlife species found here include Assam roofed turtle, golden langur, Assam rabbit, etc.
Namdapha National Park:
It is amongst the largest national parks in India, and is famous for its rich flora and fauna. The park is located in the Far East corner of the state close to the border of Myanmar. If you are a wildlife lover, then you must visit this park to spot big cats like leopards, snow leopards, tigers, and bird species including Jungle fowls, Indian hornbills, and much more.
KeibulLamjao National Park: The KeibulLamjao National Park in Manipur is a unique floating marshland called ‘phumdis’, being the only floating national park in the world, it is visited by lakhs of visitors every year. The park is also home to the rare and endangered brow-antlered deer called- Sangai.
Famous Cuisine Here
Northeastern cuisine represents the perfect blend of appetizing dishes cooked in an all-together different way. The cuisine here include more rice, fish, meat and lots of vegetables made using a variety of chilli pepper and local herbs. The people of Nagaland love food, which mainly consists of fish or meat that is smoked, dried or fermented. On the other hand, the Sikkimese traditional food consists of momos, thukpa, churpi, gundruk, sela roti, among many more.
Some of the dishes to try on your North East tour from Kolkata include:
Duck curry (Assam):
Kumurat Diya Hanhor Mangxo, which is a local dish is a mixture of flavors prepared with the least of spices. It is duck meat curry cooked together with Ash gourd.
Smoked Pork (Nagaland):
The pork in Nagaland is smoked in a traditional style to make it crispy from the outside and juicy from inside. The dish is either tossed dry or mixed with other local ingredients to make it into a curry and is served with steamed rice, dry fish chutney, and chopped vegetables.
Vawksa Rep –
It is a local dish of Mizoram being prepared with seasoned and smoked pork, chilies, green leafy vegetables, and some fresh herbs.
Gyathuk -
This is a Sikkimese take on the Tibetan Thukpa, which is served with/ without meat. You can get spices added as per your liking.
Best time to visit North East
The best time to book tour packages from Kolkata to north east is the winter season, which starts in November and ends in April. However, the higher altitude areas have quite low temperatures during the winter season, so in case you plan to visit those places, carry enough woolen clothes. The places like Assam and Tripura has mild winters with average temperature varying from 15- 20 degree Celsius. On the other hand, the months from May to September/October are also the ideal time as the region witnesses many waterfalls. So you can choose the traveling dates at your own convenience.
How to reach North East from Kolkata
By Air:
The main airports in the northeast are located in Assam, Manipur, Nagaland, and Tripura which all operate direct flights from Kolkata. Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Airport, Guwahati is also connected to major cities of India like Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai, among others. Travelers from Kolkata can book their flights on airlines like GoAir, Air India, AirAsia India, IndiGo and Vistara, etc. while booking tour packages from Kolkata to north east.
By Train:
Coming via train is another easy way to reach several parts of the North East. Assam and Arunachal Pradesh have good train connectivity to Kolkata. Since states like Mizoram and Meghalaya do not have any rail links, travelers can book their train from Kolkata to Guwahati and further reach these states via road.
The cheapest way to reach Kolkata to Siliguri is via Patna Jn, then bus to Siliguri, which takes almost 24 hours. By Road: North East India is well-connected through roadways like National Highways 31, 37, 38, and 40, thereby connecting Assam to the rest of India. Several buses run from Siliguri in West Bengal to Sikkim and Assam, and further you can connect to the other states of the Northeast from Guwahati.
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