The unexplored grounds of Northeast India concealed away by dense forests and fierce mountain ranges have fascinating stories hidden deep within its trails. It is a destination with unending breathtaking cascades, extravagant snow-clad mountains, and enthralling lakes. But there is a lot more to this stunning destination. These seven sisters comprise astonishing national parks, little quaint villages, and a culture so rich that you will never get enough of it. This mystical land has plenty of hidden treasures that only the local people and passionate travelers who had the courage to delve into its uncharted territories are aware of. From the secret chambers of wartime to ancient tribes, there are myriads of hidden secrets of Northeast India which are kept away from the rest of the rest of the world, so it is time to discover what’s inside these terrains on a tour of Northeast India.
It Is The Home Of The Last Surviving Headhunter
Of course, you will no longer see them doing it anymore, not unless you can get them really annoyed. Jokes aside, even if the Naga hunting stopped in the 1940s, you can still spot elders of the Konyak tribe with tattoos on their faces. The tattoos imply that they are from the headhunting clans. Severing an enemy’s head after killing them was considered a tradition for young boys and this victory used to be rewarded with a prominent face tattoo.
Living Root Bridges
If you are a true explorer, then your tour of Northeast India is incomplete without a trip to the living root bridges in Meghalaya. They are made by the brides of Khasi and Jaintia. These bridges are built by wrapping the thick roots of rubber fig trees together to create a structure that can hold up to 50 people at once. These ethereal structures can be found deep inside East Khasi Hills in Meghalaya, but unfortunately, they are missed by most tourists who go on a luxury Northeast India tour package.
Pelling Town
This whimsical little town in Sikkim is the perfect offbeat destination in the Northeast to explore. Comprising spellbinding waterfalls and a lush green forest, Pelling Town will certainly take your breath away. It also has many delightful treks that you can complete in one day to explore the precious hidden mountains and forests. The best part is that Pelling Town is covered in a blanket of snow during winter.
The Extraordinary Ambubachi Mela
Ambubachi Mela is an annual fair held at the Kamakhya temple in Assam. Around mid-June, during the monsoon months, the legends say that Goddess Kamakhya goes into her yearly menstrual course. This fair goes on for three consecutive days at this time in all temples across Assam remain shut. In fact, even the prayer rooms in the private residences of people in Assam are kept closed and covered to allow the Goddess to rest. Many people, aghoris, sadhus, sanyasis, and the Baul or singing minstrels gather in Kamakhya temple to celebrate the Ambubachi Mela.
The Sanctuary Is Filled With Exotic Species
Northeast India with its splendid biodiversity is home to some of the most threatened species globally. The list is neverending, however, here are some of them- Golden Langurs, One Horned Rhinos, Red Pandas, Sangai, Hornbills, Hoolock Gibbons, Gayal, Clouded Leopard, and Roofed Turtle, to name a few.
The Only Matriarchal Society Of India
The Khasi tribe in Meghalaya is one of the very few societies across the globe that follows a matrilineal system. In this glorious society, women are still the head of the household and the one who does the hard labor to make a living for the family. Men are the ones here who take back the seat. When they are blessed with a baby girl, there are cheers of jubilation, whereas, when a baby boy is born, they humbly accept it as a gift of God.
Host the World’s Largest Electric Guitar Ensemble
In A Guinness World Record made in Nagaland on January 12, 2013, there were 368 participants gathered to strum to the tunes of ‘Knocking On Heaven’s door’ by Guns N’ Roses. With the motive to promote the brotherhood, the Sky Group at Agri Expo in Dimapur truly nailed this astonishing act.
Nghah Lou Dawr Culture Of Mizoram
Nearly 65 kilometers from the capital of Mizoram, Aizawl along the highway of Seling, you will spot tiny vegetable stalls known as Nghah Lou Dawr. This means shops without shopkeepers. You will see the price list right next to the deposit box where you can leave the money and take what you paid for. The best part is that people actually leave the prices of what they take. This is a true act of empathy and trust hardly seen in the world.
Stunned? Well, these are not the only fascinating hidden secrets of Northeast India. The list goes on. However, the places discussed in this article have their own significance and take the visitors to unravel their secrets which have been kept away for so long. Exclusive India Journeys is here to give you the opportunity to truly explore the hidden treasures of Northeast India by offering the most affordable Northeast India tour packages along with a customized itinerary. We hold our pride in being the best luxury tour operators and offering the best luxury North India tours. So, get in touch with us today and we will plan your thrilling journey just the way you like.
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