Ah, the seven sisters! How I really like to speak about the mountains. Mountains that beckon me! Mountains that soothe the soul!
These feelings reach the top when it involves the Himalayas. Oh, my holy Himalaya! Himalaya which covers the entire North-East under its majestic heights! Himalaya that’s the pride of this sub-continent! Himalaya that’s beauteous and daunting both! Himalaya that’s bliss and is every wanderlust person’s wish!
If you’re a mountain person like me, then North-East is often a delight as a getaway and more importantly less crowded alternative to much-patronized hills of North-India. Here’s the list of seven must-visit getaways within the Seven Sisters of India –
1. Aalo – Whim for Valley – Arunachal Pradesh
Savoring its own beauty at the confluence of Sipu and Siyom River, Aalo maybe a picturesque valley in Arunachal Pradesh which can satiate the wanderlust in you. If you’re a nature lover, then it’ll take just the primary step during this valley for you to fall in eternal love with it. it’s all the essential facilities like Guest House and other stuff that comes along. There are places for sightseeing like Shree Ramakrishna Paramhansa mission campus, Patam Bridge, Bagra Village, and Donyi Polo temple. If the word adventure gives you an adrenaline rush, then you’ll attend Siyom hanging bridge for river rafting during a rather turbulent stream. Kamki Hydropower Dam is simply 25 kilometers from Aalo and it’s a quaint and wonderful location to go to within the Seven Sisters of India.
2. Dibrugarh – Assam (The Tea City of India)
If there’s a city that is emblematic of the culture of Assam, it’s Dibrugarh. Located within the upper west region of Assam, ‘Dibrugarh – The Tea City of India’ features a lot to cater to tourists. While you’ll witness the expanse of a rather daunting river of India called the Brahmaputra, Dibrugarh also offers adventure activities like mountaineering, camping, and trekking to the tourists. River rafting is fun within the mammoth water body that the Brahmaputra is. you’ll be ready to satiate your shopping whim because the city is legendary for the silk garments. aside from that, Dinjoy, Debhing Namti, and Dehing Satra place you ought to add in your itinerary alongside Jagannath and Radha-Krishna temple, which is much-visited sites during this one among the simplest getaways in seven sisters of India. Khanikar Park may be a must-visit place too.
3. Laitlum Canyon – within the realms ‘lush blue’ mountains – Meghalaya
If there’s an area in seven sisters which may parallel the magnificence of Ladakh’s Pang Pong Tso or Tso Moriri, then it’s to be Laitlum Canyon. The mere sight of green high mountains of Himalayas trying to ogle up the blue may be a feeling of pure bliss to the eyes, and Latium Canyon is that the place of that bliss. to all or any the shutterbugs like me and professional photographs, you’re going how nature will paint the canvas of your lens giving rise to beauteous images. Since you’ll be in Laitlum Canyon, you’ll always walk an additional mile to go to Mawphlang Sacred Forest which is simply 15 km in distance.
Wards Lake and Elephant Fall must be stapled places in your itinerary as they’re just 10 km away. And well, you ought to miss the Shillong ViewPoint from where you’ll be ready to see the entire city.
4. Imphal – A Manipur Essential – Manipur
This is one of the foremost famous and much-patronized places in North-East India. it’s situated within the heart of Manipur. Once you’re in Imphal, you’ve got things to explore in galore. you’ll start with Loktak Lake which is one of the most important water bodies in North-East India, then you’ll visit Moirang, Andro, and Matai Garden. If you’re curious about Wildlife then there are places like Manipur menagerie and Keibul Lambjao park. Khwairamband Bazaar will offer you a feel of the Manipuri culture. aside from that, Imphal also has three mothers gallery if you’re someone who is curious about art
5. Phawngpui Hills – Mizoram (House of Gods)
Well, the begrimed charm is that the phrase I might wish to accompany beauteous, iridescent, and the highest peak of Mizoram. This quaint hill station is one among the simplest getaways within the seven sisters. it’s orchids, herbs, and a few exotic fauna. Phawngpui Hills is in Champhai district, so you’ll also Durtlang Hills and Khawnglung Wildlife Sanctuary. you’ll also visit Aizwal and luxuriate in KV Paradise and Vantawang Falls
6. Kohima – Greenery Galore – Nagaland
Kohima is one of the foremost charming places in Nagaland. albeit it’s become a billboard capital but hasn’t quite lost that quaint charm of a typically low profile hill-station like Kasol. it’s the right amalgamation of ancient and modern cultural elements. The town offers tons of picturesque views and somehow reminds of the time of war – II. the main attractions for tourists in Kohima are Dzukou Valley, Japfu Peak, and Kohima War Cemetery. If you’re a wildlife lover than Kohima Zoo should be there in your itinerary. Dzuleke and Tseminyu are almost Kohima and are even as beauteous as they will get. So, if you’re not running in need of time, you ought to decide to visit those places too.
7. Agartala – Opulence in Abundance – Tripura
Once you’re visiting seven sisters, you expect some sense of peace and tranquility. So, your inclination is going to be towards not so crowded places. However, Agartala, the capital of Tripura warrants a visit. Palaces, wildlife, temples, and natural beauty, you name it and it’s there in Agartala. Ujjayanta Palace, Kunjaban Palace, and Neermahal are emblems of affluence that Agartala carries with it, while you’ll also find Tripura Sundari Temple and Jagannath Temple great work of architecture barring the spirituality related to it. When it’s Agartala, you only can’t skip Chittagong hills. Walk that extra step to capture the beauty!
Apart from the simplest places in seven sisters, Sikkim may be a world of a kind. Head on to the list of best places to go to in Sikkim!
