Eclectic Northeast – July 2019

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#34 - Find Inner Peace

It is no secret that Sikkim is
home to some of the most beautiful
monasteries in the region and so
you cannot leave without visiting
one. If you are going to be staying
in Gangtok, then hire a cab to
take you to Enchey Monastery
and Rumtek Monastery. Striking
architecture, fascinating murals
and the sound of enchantments
will help you forget your worries.

#35 - Get a Bird’s Eye View

If you love taking pictures, and
you want to take a memorable one
to remind you of your trip then
get on the Gangtok Ropeway. It is
one of the best ways to see the city
and also a cost-effective way to get
aerial shots without a drone.

#36 - Enjoy Maggi at 12,313 ft

Other than Tsongmo Lake,
where else will you get the chance
to enjoy piping hot Maggi and tea
made with yak milk? A glacial
lake in East Sikkim, it is a popular

tourist spot for a reason. The hues

reflected in the water will leave

you stunned.

#37 - Try River Rafting

If you love the great outdoors

and are looking for adrenaline

pumping activities, then you

should definitely put river rafting

on the list. Many tour operators

and travel agencies offer packages

for white water rafting on Teesta

River. The rapids go from easy

to intense, so it is perfect for new

rafters as well as experts.

#38 - Eat Local

Sikkim is one of the best places

to indulge in Tibetan and Nepali

cuisine. And, the best part is that

you don’t need to go to expensive

upscale restaurants to sample

them. There are many small shops

that sell some of the best food in

the State. Simply ask locals and

they will point you towards the

best eats.

#39 - Try Local Brews

You are on holiday, and so it

is obvious that you would want

to indulge in a drink or two after

sun-down. You can try Chaang,

a milky and fermented millet

beer that is available at most

homestays. Local brands that are

easily available at liquor stores are

Hit and Dansberg, the latter is a

great light beer to help you relax

after a day of sightseeing.

Mizoram

#40 - Stroll Through the Lanes

of Aizawl

Mizoram is probably the most

underrated tourist destination

in the Northeast and that is

such a shame because the State

has so much to offer in terms of

sightseeing. In fact, walking the

lanes of Aizawl will leave you

mesmerized. Lovely timber houses

and a burst of flowers everywhere

make for striking pictures.

In Rumtek Monastery, monks

perform the rituals and practices

of the Karma Kagyu lineage