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North East India

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North East India is a culturally rich and geographically diverse region comprising eight states — including Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, and Sikkim — bordered by Bhutan, China, Myanmar, and Bangladesh. The region is renowned for its extraordinary biodiversity, with UNESCO-listed national parks like Kaziranga (home to the Indian one-horned rhinoceros) and Manas, alongside mist-covered hills, living root bridges, and the Brahmaputra River. Travellers are drawn here for trekking, wildlife safaris, river journeys, and deep cultural immersion among dozens of distinct indigenous tribes, each with their own languages, festivals, and traditions. Its relative remoteness and permit requirements for certain areas make North East India a rewarding destination for adventurous and independent-minded travellers.

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North East India · 10 days

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Self-Launched North East India: Kolkata, Kalimpong, Gangtok, Pelling & Darjeeling

Skip the guided group package and explore the stunning Himalayan foothills of North East India on your own terms. This self-launched 10-day route takes you from the colonial chaos of Kolkata up through the misty hill stations of Kalimpong, Gangtok, Pelling and Darjeeling — all the same highlights, at a fraction of the price. Expect monasteries, mountain views, Darjeeling tea estates, the famous Toy Train, and some of the most dramatic scenery in South Asia. Travel by domestic flights, shared jeeps and local buses, and stay in quality guesthouses and budget hotels. All costs are approximate estimates per person.

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