North East

The North East India comprises of the seven sister states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram,  Nagaland  and Tripura.  They form part of the   East Himalayan  region which extends from Sikkim eastwards  and   embraces  the  Darjeeling Hills  of West  Bengal. The   location  of  the  region is  strategically important as   it has  international  borders  with Bangladesh, Bhutan,   China, Myanmar and Tibet. The area is characterised by rich  bio-diversity, heavy  precipitation  and high seismicity. It is endowed with forest wealth and is  ideally  suited to  produce a  whole range of plantation   crops, spices, fruits and vegetables and flowers and herbs. The rich natural beauty, serenity and exotic flora and fauna of the area are invaluable resources for the development of  eco-tourism. Total  area of the  region is about 2,55,168 Sq. Km. All the seven states are members  of the  North East Council, organised on 1st  August 1972 and  within the Jurisdiction of Guwahati High Court.

     The region has a high concentration of tribal population. The states of Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Nagaland are mostly inhabited by a number of native tribes. Each tribe has its own distinct tradition of art, culture, dance, music and life styles. The numerous fairs and festivals celebrated by these communities and their friendly nature are irresistible attractions for the visitors.
   

North-East India

The North East is one of the most ethnically and linguistically diverse regions in India. Each of the seven states that form this part of India has its own culture and tradition. Assam occupies the lush lowlands of the Brahmaputra Valleyand is the most densely populated. Arunachal Pradesh occupies the densely forested and sparsely populated foothills of the Himalayas, and is one of the major tourist attractions because of its Buddhist influence. Meghalaya, with its pine clad hills and lakes, is famous as the wettest region of the world. Nagaland has a rich war history that attracts tourists. The other three states -Manipur, known as the ‘land of jewels’, Mizoram and Tripura make up a fascinating area consisting of green valleys, lush hills with variety of flora and fauna.