Enjoy the beauty of Northeast India: 5 places to visit during monsoon season

The monsoon season is a great time to visit the northeastern region as the rains bring out the beauty of the landscape and create a refreshing atmosphere.

Kaziranga National Park | One of India’s last remaining pristine natural areas is Kaziranga National Park, which is located in the northeast of the country. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)

New Delhi: The northeastern part of India is known for its green hills, gushing waterfalls and distinctive ethnic cultures. An excellent time to travel to this area is during the monsoon season when the rains highlight the area’s natural beauty and create a cool atmosphere. Here are five locations in the northeast that are best to visit during the monsoon:

Cherrapunji, Meghalaya

Cherrapunji in Meghalaya, one of the wettest places on earth, is also the only place in India where it rains non-stop. The village of Cherrapunji is tucked away in the East Khasi Hills, about 50km southwest of the state capital, Shillong. Cherrapunji, also known by the spelling Sohra or Churra, means ‘the land of oranges’. The cliffs in Cherrapunji also offer breathtaking views of the lowlands of Bangladesh.

Mawlynnong, Meghalaya

Mawlynnong, also called God’s own garden, is a small village in the East Khasi Hills of Meghalaya, about 90 kilometers from Shillong. It is without a doubt one of the most loved tourist spots in the Indian state after being named the cleanest hamlet in Asia by Discovery India in 2003, according to Holidify.

Tawang Monastery, Arunachal Pradesh

One of the jewels in Arunachal Pradesh is Tawang Monastery, also known as the Golden Namgyal Lhatse, which is located in a beautiful area. It is located at an altitude of 3,000 meters above sea level and is recognized as the second largest monastery in the world after Lhasa. 17 gompas in the area are under the administration of the monastery, which is believed to be 400 years old, the report said.

Ziro Valley, Arunachal Pradesh

Ziro Valley is a haven for those seeking tranquility as it is the birthplace of a distinctive tribal group and enjoys a pleasant climate. The Apa Tani tribe of Arunachal Pradesh call Ziro home, and the city is known for its pine hills and rice farms. The Apa Tani tribe of Arunachal Pradesh call Ziro home, and the city is known for its pine hills and rice farms.

Kaziranga National Park, Assam

One of India’s last remaining pristine natural areas is Kaziranga National Park, which is located in the northeast of the country. The largest untouched and representative region in the floodplain of the Brahmaputra valley, covering an area of 42,996 hectares, is located in the state of Assam.