Hidden Gems in North East India Most Tourists Don’t Know About (Part I)
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Here’s a list of a few hidden places in northeast India, most of the tourists don’t know about.
When it comes to natural beauty, north-eastern India is unparalleled and because it’s not as commercial and mainstream as other major tourist destinations of India. It has a vibe of serenity. The famous tourist destinations of north-east India are Kaziranga National Park in Assam, Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh, Shillong and Cherrapunji in Meghalaya, Dzukou Valley in Nagaland, among others. Check out:
Gorichen Peak, Arunachal Pradesh
Mother Nature has blessed Arunachal Pradesh with unparalleled natural beauty and Gorichen peak is a fine example of it.
Among all the states of the northeast, the beauty of Arunachal is most underrated. Most of the people know about Tawang because of its Monastery and in recent times Ziro has also become famous because of the Ziro music festival. Other than these two places, people don’t know much about other breathtakingly beautiful places in this unexplored state. One of the little-known beautiful gems of Arunachal Pradesh is the Gorichen peak which is also the highest mountain peak of Arunachal Pradesh with a height of over 21,300 feet above sea level. The mountain is covered in snow all around the year because of its height. The stunning and picturesque views of the beautiful valleys, peaks, and spectacular snow-clad landscape make this place a must-visit.
Umiam Lake, Meghalaya
Umiam Lake in Meghalaya is a lesser-known tourist destination that you must visit if gets a chance to visit Meghalaya
Meghalaya which literally means the abode of clouds is probably the most famous state of North East along with Assam because of Shillong, known as the rock capital of India, Cherrapunji, and the cleanest village in India, Mawlynnong Village. Apart from these places, Umiam lake is a lesser-known tourist destination you must go to while being in Meghalaya. It’s an artificial lake that was constructed as a water da, surrounded by beautiful Sylvan hills and green pines, it’s a must-visit place. If you’re searching for an offbeat destination to visit, Umiam lake is an ideal place for you.
Pelling Town, Sikkim
Sikkim is full of natural beauty and it’s the only organic state in India. The famous Kanchanjangha can be seen here. Pelling town in Sikkim is one of the lesser known places of Sikkim one must visit while holidaying there.
Pelling is a lesser-known quaint little town in Sikkim is one of the best offbeat places in the Northeast to visit. It has got mesmerizing waterfalls and a lush green forest, which makes it a must-visit while being in Sikkim. If you like trekking, there are many trekking trails here that pass through beautiful and scenic places. During the winter, the place is covered with snow which adds a lot to its beauty.