East India

Destination State/Region Key Attractions & Sites Best Visiting Time Unique Experiences / Highlights Gangtok Sikkim MG Road, Rumtek Monastery, Tsomgo Lake April–June, Oct–Dec136 Himalayan views, vibrant markets, Buddhist culture Shillong Meghalaya Umiam Lake, Elephant Falls, Shillong Peak March–June, Oct–Dec146 “Scotland of the East”, music scene, Khasi culture Cherrapunjee (Sohra) Meghalaya Nohkalikai Falls, Living Root Bridges, Caves Oct–May346 Highest rainfall, unique root bridges, limestone caves Kaziranga National Park Assam Jeep safaris, One-horned Rhinos, Birdwatching Nov–Apr2356 UNESCO site, rhino & tiger spotting, elephant rides Guwahati Assam Kamakhya Temple, Brahmaputra River, Umananda Oct–Apr456 River cruises, spiritual festivals, river island visit Ziro Valley Arunachal Pradesh Paddy fields, Ziro Music Festival, Apatani culture Oct–Apr137 Tribal culture, music festival, sustainable farming Tawang Arunachal Pradesh Tawang Monastery, Sela Pass, Nuranang Falls Mar–June, Oct–Nov236 Second largest monastery, high-altitude lakes, Buddhist rituals Aizawl Mizoram Durtlang Hills, Vantawng Falls, State Museum Year-round17 Mizo traditions, panoramic hill views, local crafts Darjeeling West Bengal Tea gardens, Toy Train, Tiger Hill Mar–May, Oct–Nov89 Himalayan sunrise, colonial heritage, UNESCO railway Kurseong West Bengal Tea gardens, Ambotia Shiva Mandir, Orchids Mar–May, Oct–Nov19 “Land of White Orchids”, tranquil hill station Kolkata West Bengal Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, Indian Museum Oct–Mar89 Colonial architecture, Durga Puja, vibrant city life Puri & Bhubaneswar Odisha Jagannath Temple, Sun Temple (Konark), Beaches Oct–Feb89 Rath Yatra, ancient temples, coastal cuisine Bodh Gaya & Nalanda Bihar Mahabodhi Temple, Nalanda ruins Oct–Mar89 Buddhist pilgrimage, ancient university ruins Majuli Island Assam Satras (monasteries), River island life Oct–Apr79 Largest river island, Vaishnavite culture, mask-making Sundarbans West Bengal Mangrove forests, Tiger Reserve, Boat Safaris Nov–Feb9 Royal Bengal Tiger, unique ecosystem, village stays