Discover Northeast India
Watch the sunrise over lofty Himalayan peaks from Tiger Hill, Darjeeling, p. 144
Swap rhino-spotting stories over a cup of fragrant tea in Kaziranga National Park, Assam, p. 208
Feel unadorned next to tribespeople dancing in full warrior costume at the Hornbill Festival, Nagaland, p. 227
Exercise your body and soul, while trekking past Buddhist monastaries and mountain views in Sikkim, p. 163
In This Guide:
The only guide to cover Northeast India with specific cultural, historic and highlights information, and tips on tough-to-get permits
All the Sikkim, West Bengal and Orissa coverage from our India guide plus expanded information on the newly opened Northeast states
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