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East India is known for its beautiful scenery of nature and rich history and culture. There are many places to visit in East India that also remain as some of the most intriguing parts of the subcontinent, with beautiful landscapes, historical temples, beaches and many more that offer a diverse variety of experiences with wild jungles and vibrant places. This is one of the best parts of India to explore and captivate the souls and enjoy nature, forgetting about the busy life.
Top 10 Places To Visit In East India
Here are 10 of the most famous places to visit in East India that are popular among the tourists:
1. Shillong
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Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya, is also known as the Scotland of the East, as it offers a blend of picture-perfect landscapes, pleasant weather and rich traditions amidst pine-clad hills. This place is a heaven for nature lovers, which also is rich in showcasing the indigenous cultures of the northeast with many museums. It is also known as the musical capital of India, which is rich in its musical heritage, where there are music events and festivals celebrated throughout the year.
Best Time To Visit: March – May
2. Gangtok
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Gangtok, which is the capital of Sikkim, is one of the most popular hill stations in India, lying at an elevation of 1650 m above sea level. This place offers a beautiful view of Mount Kanchenjunga during bright sunny days. It is also a destination for many adventure seekers, where they are trekking and camping organised to the Himalayas and mountain ranges. This place is surrounded by natural beauty with many attractions.
Best Time To Visit: September – November
3. Darjeeling
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Darjeeling, which was the summer capital of India during British rule, is one of the most beautiful hill stations. It is located in West Bengal, which is 2050 m above sea level and has a cool climate throughout the year with many acres of tea estates. This place is also a starting point to explore the wonders of the eastern Himalayas. It has more than 86 estates, which are responsible for producing the most famous Darjeeling tea worldwide.
Best Time To Visit: March – June; September – November
4. Ziro
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Ziro, located in Arunachal Pradesh, is a very calm and pleasant valley town that is known for its stunning landscapes, vibrant festivals and rich cultural heritage. It always captivates the visitors with its lush green surroundings, rice fields and mist-covered hills. This place is a blend of natural beauty and indigenous culture to explore. This place is also a home to the Apatani tribe, which is known to preserve their ancient traditions and rituals, which is the unique experience to explore and interact with them.
Best Time To Visit: March – May
5. Bodh Gaya
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Bodhgaya, located in the Gaya district of Bihar, is a famous Buddhist pilgrimage centre that is known to be one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites. This place is famous for the Mahabodhi Temple, where Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment under the bodhi tree. This place is always busy with pilgrims throughout the year, where many people from worldwide visit this place to pay their homage in monasteries, temples and remnants of the bodhi tree.
Best Time To Visit: October – March
6. Majuli
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Majuli, located in Assam, is known to be the world’s largest river island, which is located in the Brahmaputra River with a total area of 1250 square kilometres. This place is also a part of UNESCO’s world heritage sites because of this unique and surreal beauty. This place is inhabited by tribes, which offer an experience of diverse cultures by witnessing various traditional dance forms and exploring the handcrafted artefacts.
Best Time To Visit: October – April
7. Konark
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Konark, located in Orissa, is known worldwide for its Sun Temple surrounded by beautiful sand beaches. This temple is known to be an architectural marvel and one of the most beautiful monuments in India. This temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Surya, which means sun. This temple was designed by Narasimha Deva in the 13th century in the shape of a chariot with 7 horses and 12 wheels carrying the sun god.
Best Time To Visit: October – February
8. Serchhip
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Serchhip, located in Mizoram, is one of the most famous districts with its unique and vibrant experience. It is a small town that is not so popular among the tourists but offers beautiful views of the landscapes and it is also known to have the highest literacy rate in India. This place also has beautiful and vast green fields where cabbage and mustard are grown on a large scale, which looks like the entire area is covered by a green carpet.
Best Time To Visit: October – March
9. Puri
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Puri, located in Orissa, is one of the four must-visit pilgrimage sites for Hindus because of the Jagannath Temple located in this city. It is also known as a beach city that is located on the coastal area of the Bay of Bengal. This place is known for its religious significance and cultural heritage. It was also famous for its beautiful views on the beach. The Ratha Yatra is a chariot festival that takes place every year, which is one of the most unique and unforgettable experiences to explore the culture and heritage of this city.
Best Time To Visit: October – February
10. Mawsynram
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Mawsynram, which is located in the East Khasi Hills of Meghalaya, is known to be the wettest place on earth. It is situated at an area of 1400 m above sea level with powerful rains. It is famous for its breathtaking landscapes and record-breaking rainfall that is known for its natural and adventurous experience. There are trekking trails for the adventure seekers to explore nature. It is famous for its huge formation of stalagmite that is in the shape of a shivling.
Best Time To Visit: June – August; November – February
There are many places to visit in East India to explore the beautiful nature and understand the culture, heritage and traditions. From adventurous experiences to just sitting and relaxing in nature’s lap, there are diverse varieties of places to choose from. Book your trip with Trip XL now and get a taste of East Indian Culture.
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