Varied East India tours

Author: wendywilliams | Posted: 11.01.2012

Eastern India lies deep in the lap of easternmost Himalayan hills. The area is connected to rest of India by merely 20 km of wide land (at Siliguri, West Bengal) and rest the East India shares over 2,000 km of border with Bhutan, China, Myanmar and Bangladesh. The states that comprise east are Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura popularly called the “Seven sisters”. East India Tour is regarded as one of the best geographical regions to enjoy eco adventurous in the entire South Asia, East India tours is indeed paradise for nature lovers and adventure lovers. The place is blessed with natural heritage including line of Himalayan hills, pervasive dense forests, lovely waterfalls and caves let tourist indulge into a number of activities. East India tour packages allow the travelers to explore this eastern part of India in a systematic manner and economical. With East India Package one can enjoy the culture and people of the East India as it is home to varied number of tribal groups (almost 166). Each tribe has their own distinct culture, which gives them a unique cultural identity. Numerous of art forms and festivals of the region are intrinsic part of its rich culture and tradition. Many of festivals like Bihu, Jhum Cultivation, Ke Pemblang, Nongkrem, Durga Puja and Karchi Puja are some of the most important festivals, which are mirror to rich socio-cultural life of Eastern India.

You can start your East India Tour from Guwahati – the capital city of Assam, is considered to be the gateway to North East India. It is situated on the northern bank of the Brahmaputra River. Srimanta Shankerdeva Kalashetra - a multi-art complex portrays the rich cultural diversity and life of Assam as well as that of the North-east. Shillong – Meghalaya is best known as the ‘Scotland of the East’ for this pretty hill station. Meghalaya’s natural beauty is most conducive for extended holidays with the hill station of Shillong continuing to be a hot favorite. The scenic Khasi Hills resembles the Scottish Highlands amidst smoky blue hills thick with pine and orchids, singing brooks and crashing waterfalls. The Shillong Peak (1965mtrs) offers breathtaking views of the city spread out against its glorious hill slopes.

So pack your bags and get ready to explore eastern India with India tour packages and create life time memories with your loved ones.

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