18 │ │ July 2019

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Assam

#1 - Spot the Rhino

If you are in Assam, then you

should not leave before taking a

picture of the famous one-horned

rhino. There are many wildlife

sanctuaries across Assam but

the ones where you can get real

close to the magnificent beast

are Kaziranga National Park

and Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary.

Pobitora is easily accessible from

Guwahati and great for visitors

who don’t have much time on

their hands. Keep in mind that

the parks close down during the

monsoons so make sure to check

before you plan your trip.

We put together a list of things that you should definitely see, do and taste,

to truly experience all that the region has to offer

Meeta Borah

Things to Do in

50 Northeast India

N

ot all travellers are the

same; you could be

an adrenaline junkie

looking to jump off a cliff for fun,

a shopaholic looking for the best

bargains, a nature lover out to

spot some rare birds and animals,

a foodie on a mission to devour

the delectable and discover the

bizarre or a lost soul looking for

a second home, no matter which

category you fall under, Northeast

India has you covered.

Comprising of eight states,

each with its distinct culture and

flavour, the region is sort of a

‘bento box’ that has something

for everyone. For the longest

time, the region did not pop up

on travel bucket lists because of

issues like insurgency and poor

connectivity, but now, things are

slowly changing. Now that peace

largely prevails, and the states

are better connected with the rest

of the country and to each other,

more and more travellers are now

discovering what makes this part

of the country special.

Of course, the region is too vast

to be covered in a single trip. In

fact, even travellers residing in the

region are not too aware of many of

its secrets. But if you have to truly

experience all that the region has

to offer, here are some things that

you must add to your checklist.

Pro Tip: If you do end up going to Kaziranga, opt for the

morning jeep safari instead of the elephant safari. It is

a longer route and you get to see more wild animals and

birds.