Assam, Meghalaya & Arunachal Pradesh

General Information:

There was a time when visit to the north eastern Indian states was for adventure seekers. Fortunately, a lot has changed since for the better so that the beauty of the place and culture of its people can be enjoyed and appreciated by all tourists.

• Marked improved road, rail and air connectivity.
• Condition and quality of main highways and major city roads have drastically improved. Even the ghat section roads are being widened and immediately repaved after landslides.
• Places of interest are made tourist friendly with proper walkways, signs, toilets, dustbins and eating places.
• There is a wide choice of hotels and Airbnb accommodations.
• There is a choice of good eateries along the highways catering to local, North Indian, South Indian, Chinese and Continental food.
• Alcohol is cheap (cheapest in Arunachal Pradesh) as compared to other states in India (except Goa) and these are many wine shops. Tourist need not carry alcohol with them.
• Taxis are easily available.
• Almost all places specially Meghalaya are kept very clean as compared to the rest of the country.
• People are friendly and helpful.
• All NE states are peaceful and safe.
• In short, every tourist should put north east states on the list of must visit places.
• Good time to visit NE is anytime except rainy season and Dec to Feb for Tawang (Arunachal Pradesh). Also some popular waterfalls maybe dry between March to May.

Shopping:

• Souvenirs: Shillong Police Bazaar, Kaziranga, Majuli
• Assam Tea: Kaziranga, Jorhat
• Bhut Jholakia hot peppers (also known as Ghost Chilly): Guwahati, Kaziranga, Jorhat
• Clothes in sale: Malls in M Crown hotel (Shillong) and Tezpur