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People tell you, you haven't lived if you haven't seen Lahore, but ask anyone who's visited the North East and they will tell you why there are serious grounds to contest the statement.
1. Hike to the Sela Pass, Arunachal Pradesh
At an altitude of 13,000 feet, this pass connects the village of Tawang to the rest of the country. For the most panoramic view of the mountains, a hike to the Sela Pass is a must. Although it is open all year round, severe snowfall in winter months might leave it inaccessible.
2. Yak Safari, Sikkim
Riding a yak tests your endurance as the rough terrain of the roads leaves you no choice for other modes of transport. The Dzongri area and the Tsomgo Lake trail are the most popular treks to ride a yak. The best times to try it out is in spring (March - May) and autumn (September - December).
3. Brahmaputra River Cruise, Assam
This ten-night river cruise on North East India's longest river is the best way to see Assam. The journey starts from Dibrugarh and gives passengers a chance to see Majuli, the famous island on the river, as well as the well known Kaziranga National Park, which is famous for the one-horned rhino and vast expanses of tea gardens. The cruise ends in Guwahati with trips to the Aswaklanta temple, Madan Kamdev ruins, Guwahati Commonwealth War Graves, and Sualkuchi, which is known for silk weaving.
4. River rafting on the Siang, Arunachal Pradesh
Probably one of the most thrilling white water rafting experiences is available on the Siang River, which is a tributary of the Brahmaputra. There are Grade III and Grade IV rapids which are like roller coaster rides.
5. Trekking in Sandakphu, Sikkim
The peak located on the border of West Bengal and Sikkim is one of the highest in the region at an elevation of 11,000 feet. Reaching the peak certainly isn't easy even though it is one of the most popular treks in Eastern India.
6. The Hornbill Festival, Nagaland
This festival is held in honour of the hornbill which is a commonly sighted bird in the region. Several tribes come together in a show of spirit and solidarity as there are dances, exhibitions of traditional art and just an amazing celebratory atmosphere.
7. Living Root Bridges, Meghalaya
Some parts of Meghalaya receive the highest rainfall in the country causing the growth of rubber trees which have extremely thick and strong secondary roots. These have been manipulated by locals to form aerial bridges. One can walk on these bridges to test their strength or lack of it!
8. Delicious Chikhvi, Tripura
This dish consists of stir fried strips of bamboo shoot and pork and has a luscious smoky taste. It is served on a bed of short grained red rice.
9. The dances of Manipur
The traditional dance forms of Manipur are a way of praising and entertaining the gods. This is Laihaoroba, which is performed by female priests who dance to worship nature.
Samirkirtana is the Pung Cholom dance where males sing, dance and play the traditional Pung drum simultaneously with rhythmic energy.
Last, but not the least, is the Raslila or Manipuri dance style which is also one of the classical dances of India. The technique of Manipuri dance is probably the most graceful of all the classical dances of India. The body follows the path of 8 and the feet movements generate light touch on the ground. The face has a subdued expression while the eyes mostly express the bhaktirasa or the emotion of devotion.
10. Vawksa Rep, Mizoram
This meaty delicacy is made from seasoned and smoked pork, leafy green vegetables and snow peas that are stir fried to perfection.
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