Travel India Guide and Travel India Tour

The state of Sikkim is divided into 2 parts; North Sikkim and South Sikkim. The capital of Sikkim is Gangtok which is located in south of Sikkim. The region of Yumthang ,Yumesamdong,Gurudongmar and Chopta Valley lies in North Sikkim which is accessible for tourists. North Sikkim has the military presence because of the international boundary with Tibet. Therefore, the tourists can only visit with a guided tour and must arrange a travel permit.

Sikkim has international boundaries with Tibet on the North and the East. Nepal is located on the west and the state of West Bengal is located in the south which is the only way to connect to the rest of India. Gurudongmar Lake is the major tourist destination in Sikkim.

Nagaland is located in North East of India with International boundaries with Burma on the east. It has boundaries with Indian states of Assam in the West and Manipur in the south. Nagaland has its capital named Kohima. Kohima is locatd in south of Nagaland and is close to a wildlife sanctuary. Nagaland is famous for its rich traditional and cultural heritage.

Nagaland has a truly natural landscape which will capture the mind of the tourists. There are high mountains on one side and low areas on the other side. Nagaland also has a rich variety of flora and fauna. Bamboo groves can be found anywhere in the state. Oak, chestnut, birch, magnolia, cherry, maple, laurel and fig can be found easily on the hills. Pine trees are found in abundance on the hills.

Arunachal Pradesh is one of the largest North Eastern States of North East India. It is one of the seven sister states of Inida. Arunachal Pradesh is full of dense forests, and lies in the extreme east of India with borders with Burma.

The main river which flows from Tibet “Brahmaputra” enters Arunachal territory and then flows into Assam. Arunachal is a very wet state and receives a lot of rainfall which has created many rivers and dense forests. The main rivers of the state are Kameng, Subansiri, Siang, Lohit and Tirap. Arunachal Pradesh is a perfect tourist destination for those  tourists who are interested in adventure which includes climbing high altitudes and trekking through thick forests.

Tripura is located in the east of Bangladesh and in far east of India. It is one of India’s seven sister states and it is fact that in days of yore the boundaries of Tripura was extended up to the Bay of Bengal when its rulers held sway from Garo hills to Arakan.

Tripura’s population comprise of  Bengalis. However, the tribes known as “Tripuri” are the original inhabitants of the state. Other tribal groups are Reangs, Jamatis, Noatias, Kukis, Halams, Chakmas, Moghs and Lushais. There are many festivals celebrated all throughout the year but some of the important festivals of the state are Kharchi Puja, Ker & Garia Puja and Ganga Puja. Bengalis are in majority in Tripura and  it is Durga Puja that is celebrated in a big way in Tripura.

Mizoram is located in the high hills of North East India. It is full of natural beauty with variety of landscape, mountains, hilly terrains and full of  rich wealth of flora and fauna. Having borders with Bangladesh on the west and Burma on the east and south, Mizoram is strategically a really important state of India. It is a long border with Bangladesh in comparison to the other East India States. Traveling through this state is really hard because of the bad infrastructure but it has really beautiful mountains which are unique in their own respect.

The capital of Mizoram is Aizwal is located 3500 feet above the sea level. It is a very beautiful hill station. and there a lot of beautiful places to see in the city. The Traditional things and cultural goods are at display in the State museum of Aizawl which throw light on the culture and tradition of the people of Mizoram. There is also a small zoo located in the city which has a  endangered sun bear species.

Manipur is known as the Jeweled Land of India which lies deep in the corner of North East India. Manipur is full of natural beauty and splendors, and often referred as “Jewel of India”. It has borders with indian states of Assam and Nagaland with the international boundaries of Burma on the east.

Imphal is the capital of Manipur and has a lot of tourist attractions. It includes the Shri Govindaji temple, war cemeteries and Khwairamband Bazar which is totally run by women. Khonghampat Orchidarium has 120 varieties of orchids which has some of the rarest in the world. Langthabal is a historical place to be visited and of high importance having relics of an old palace, well planned temples and ceremonial houses.Iroishemba, on the outskirts of Imphal has a beautiful zoological park which is one of the most visited Travel Destinations in Imphal. Imphal is located in the center of Manipur and there are lot of tourist attractions within 100 Km of the capital which are highly recommended for the tourists.

Meghalaya is also known as the abode of the clouds and is one of the most beautiful states of the country. Meghalaya is situated between the Brahmaputra valley in the north and Bangladesh in the south. and is a very small state in the North East of India. It has borders with the state of Assam and the famous river of Brahmaputra flows from the North and the west.

Meghalya is covered up with the Hills known as  Garo, Khasi and Jaintia hills. White clouds hanging on mountain tops are very common to see and it enthralls tourists the most. Meghalaya also receives a lot of rainfall just like some of the other forest areas. The state also has many beautiful lakes, springs and rivers. Many Nature lovers love to go to Meghalaya and consider it as a best destination in the East India.

Climate

India has huge geography and it is wildly, climatic conditions are only bound to vary wildly too.A lot of people who live outside India think that India is a Hot Country and that holds true for most of but not all of India. But there are  some other states in North India such as Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir in the north and Sikkim in the northeastern hills. These states just dont have any hot climate anytime during the year.
It is true that most of India remains hot. It begins in April and continues till the beginning of October. The heat  is at its peak in June with temperatures in north India  and the west soaring above 40° C. The Monsoons hit India sometime during the late June or July which helps to cool the temperature . More Rainfall sweeps the country bringing relief to a parched northern India but sometimes devastation in the east where the rivers Brahmaputra and Ganga flood annually.

FESTIVAL GUIDE

January

1) States of Tamil Nadu, Karnatka and  Andhra Pradesh celebrate Pongal [Harvest] festival for 3 days.
2) During the Mid January, in the West Indian City of  Ahmedabad [Gujrat] Kite Festival is celebrated for a 1 day.
3) While in Mid January in South India, Trivandrum & Thrissur [Kerala] Elephant march is conducted for a day.
4) Official National Holiday in January : New Delhi, Republic day  Parade and festival for a day on 26th January.

January/February:

1)A big festival known as  Kumbah Mela happens in Allahabad in the state of Uttar Pradesh . It is know as the ‘Greatest Religious  Event on Earth.’ Millions of pilgrims and crazed sadhus swim and perform miracles.
2) January/February: Float Festival happens in Madurai  in the state of Tamil Nadu for a  1 day.

Late February/early March.

North India is known as a region of India which is full of colors that dazzles the eyes of every visitor. You can visit the world famous Taj Mahal to the wildlife of Ranthambore. North India has all the things you can ask for.It mountains in the far North and deserts in the West. Beautiful Wildlife and busy city life. North India boasts of the highest tourist traffic flow in India. A lot of tourists come just to visit the beautiful Taj Mahal. North India is famous for it s diversity and cultural mix-n-matches. You can find culture changes every 200 Km. Language, songs, food and almost everything changes.