Eastern India & Northeast
. Darjeeling, West Bengal
- Kanchenjunga views, toy train, tea gardens.
- Tiger Hill sunrise and monasteries.
Kalimpong, West Bengal
- Quieter than Darjeeling, flower nurseries, old churches.
16. Gangtok, Sikkim
- Clean, green, and modern capital.
- Tsomgo Lake, Nathula Pass, monasteries.
Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh
- Remote Buddhist retreat with Tawang Monastery.
- Snow-covered peaks and high-altitude beauty.
Shillong, Meghalaya
- “Scotland of the East,” Umiam Lake, waterfalls.
- Lush green hills and lively music culture.
. Ziro Valley, Arunachal Pradesh
- Tribal culture, rice fields, and the famous Ziro Music Festival.