North East Tour Packages

Top Destinations and Tour Experiences in the Seven Sisters of North East India

1. Kaziranga National Park, Assam: Home of the One-Horned Rhino
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to about two-thirds of the world's Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros. Take a jeep safari or a dawn elephant safari to see rhinos, wild water buffalo, swamp deer and elephants, then watch Assamese Bihu dance at the Kaziranga Orchid Park. Safaris run from about November to April.

2. Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh: Monasteries and High Passes
Tawang Monastery: The largest Buddhist monastery in India, founded in the 17th century, with sweeping valley views.
Sela Pass and Sela Lake: A 13,700 ft pass on the road to Tawang, often snow-covered from December to March.
Bum La Pass and Madhuri Lake: The India–China border at 15,200 ft, reached with a special permit, with Sangetsar (Madhuri) Lake and PT Tso Lake on the way.
Dirang and Bomdila: Peaceful valleys with apple orchards, hot springs and Monpa villages.

Other Popular Experiences to Consider:
Shillong and Cherrapunji, Meghalaya: Living root bridges, waterfalls and Mawlynnong, often called Asia's cleanest village.
Majuli, Assam: The world's largest river island, home to Vaishnavite satras.
Ziro Valley, Arunachal Pradesh: Rice fields, Apatani tribal villages and the Ziro music festival.

Tourist Activities

North East India combines wildlife safaris in Kaziranga, high-altitude drives over Sela Pass and Bum La, and peaceful monastery and tea garden visits, with river rafting, trekking and tribal village stays for those who want more adventure.

A1 - October to April is the best time for most of North East India. Kaziranga National Park is open for safaris from about November to April, Tawang and the Arunachal hills are clear and pleasant from October to May, and December to February brings snow at Sela Pass and Bum La. The June to September monsoon causes landslides on mountain roads.

A2 - Indian citizens need an Inner Line Permit (ILP) for Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram and Manipur, plus a separate local permit for Bum La Pass in Tawang. Assam, Meghalaya and Tripura need no permit.

A3 - Plan 7 to 8 days for Kaziranga and Tawang, since the mountain drives in Arunachal Pradesh take 5 to 8.5 hours. Adding Shillong, Cherrapunji or Majuli needs 10 days or more.

A4 - Guwahati (GAU) is the main gateway for Assam, Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh, with direct flights from most Indian metros, and Guwahati railway station is well connected by train.

A5 - Yes. The popular tourist circuits of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya are safe and welcoming for families, couples and solo travellers. Check weather and road conditions in the monsoon and winter, and travel with a registered operator for permit areas.

A6 - Yes. Every North East tour package can be customised by number of days, hotel category, vehicle and destinations, and you can combine Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya in one trip.