The North Eastern part of India remains one of the most beautiful places in the world and offers you a wonderful travel experience. In fact, it is a unit almost unto itself, with a vibrant culture that offers you a colorful experience! Here are five things you can expect to come across on a jaunt through this region –

• Friendly People: The people of North-East India are a cool, collected bunch who tend to be very open and welcoming! In fact, a lot of foreign travellers have made note of the fact that they don’t hurry and scurry about like the rest of the crowd within the country; they are warm and fun, so you can fit right in!

• Rugged Terrains: There’s a reason why the North-Eastern part of India is infamous for its adventure sports. A large part of the North-East is covered by the Himalayan Mountains; even otherwise, the region is filled with rugged terrain that is as beautiful as it is wild. Infrastructure here is still developing, so if you’re not physically fit enough, you may find it tough to pass through!

• Cold Weather: An extension of the previous idea, the weather in the North-East tends to be quite cold at the high altitudes people live at. It ranges anywhere between -2 to 20 degree Celsius, so carry plenty of warm layers with you to keep you from freezing to death!

• Spiritualism: is deeply enrooted to the people’s lifestyles here; Monks in red robes and waving prayer flags are not uncommon sights! The people are also deeply spiritual, connected to nature – perhaps that explains why they are so calm in comparison to the rest of the country!

• Different Cuisines: Unlike the rest of Indian food, the North-Eastern Cuisines don’t much use the garlic, spicy flavors, but they still offer a variety of different tastes to experiment with! Some of the delicacies offered here are not for the faint hearted.

When you travel through the North Eastern part of India, you will definitely come across a mix of ethnic groups and cultures. In Sikkim, for instance, the Nepalese and the Bhutias have a distinct presence and in Nagaland, you may come across the Naga tribes, which inhabit both India and Myanmar. The amalgamation and the cross-cultural exchange offers you a varied and rich experience you can take home!