Here is the list of best hill stations to visit in East India:
Cherrapunji (Meghalaya)
Places to visit
Ø DAINTHLEN FALLS
- About 2 km away from Cherrapunji
- the waterfall falls down from a height of close to 90 m
- Timings: 8 AM – 5 PM
Ø MAWSMAI CAVE
- To the south of Cherrapunji Market, about 6 km away
- This cave is not very long and provides ample opportunity to see stalagmite formations of water dripping along the limestone walls
- 7 AM – 5 PM
Ø LIVING ROOT BRIDGE
- 100 years old natural shoots of the banyan trees grown around the large and small rivers
- The phenomenon is unique
- Around 25-thousand steps, covering a distance of 3.5 km
- This bridge is a close to 3 km trek from Tyrna village
Shillong (Meghalaya)
THINGS TO DO
- River Canyoning
- River Canyoning is one of the most amazing and thrilling adventure sports in Shillong
- It involves trekking, waterfall rappelling, and swimming
- Best time: November to February
Ø Trekking
- Trekking allows you to enjoy the natural beauty of Shillong
- One of the most famous trails is David Scott’s trail
- Best time: November to February
Ø Cave Exploration
- Enter the caves in Shillong and discover various hidden treasures
- These caves are made of calcareous sandstone and consist of various stalagmites through the weathering process.
- Best time: November to March
Darjeeling (West Bengal)
Places to visit
- Tiger Hill
- One of the amazing tourist places and hill stations in Darjeeling town
- Experience spectacular sunrise
Ø Batasia Loop
- This raised area has spiral railway tracks
- Offers a perfect retreat and is the wide expanse of planned greenery that makes Batasia Loop one of the best
- Animals such as Red pandas, Himalayan bears, clouded leopards, and Tibetan wolves
Ø Rock Garden
- Famous tourist spot of Darjeeling
- Picnic in the rocky area
- Opening hours:8 am to 5 pm
Entry fee: Free
Ø Himalayan Railway Station
- Toy train that starts from New Jalpaiguri and terminates at Darjeeling
- A UNESCO world heritage site
- Scenic greenery
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Jowai (Meghalaya)
Places to visit
Ø Krang Suri Falls
- Krang Suri is a beautiful waterfalls
- Chiseled and graveled footpaths and viewpoints to enable visitors to better appreciate the beauty of the waterfall
Ø Nartiang Monoliths
- The largest collection of monoliths lies here
- The archway of the site has been made using red bricks
Ø Durga Temple
- A famous temple of the region
- Located near the remnants of the Summer Palace
Tawang (Arunachal Pradesh)
Places to visit
Ø Sela Pass
- One of the most breath-taking hill stations places in the Himalayan vista
- The Sela pass is situated at an altitude of 4170 meters and a gateway to Arunachal
Ø Madhuri Lake
- A very remote lake
- The lake was made popular due to the Bollywood movie Koyla and is named after Madhuri Dixit
Ø Tawang Buddhist Monastery
- Another name is Golden Namgyal Lhatse
- 3,000 metres above sea level
Anini (Arunachal Pradesh)
Places to visit
- Mathun Valley
- Athupopu
- Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary
- Bhismaknagar Fort
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Daporijo (Arunachal Pradesh)
Places to visit
Ø Meghna cave temple
Meghna cave temple is related to Lord Lakulisha who was the 28th embodiment of lord Shiva
Ø Kamala reserve forest
Kamala forest reserve is a protected forest area and also is considered a preferable point for bird lovers
Ø Rafting in River Subansiri
The major tributary of Brahmaputra River and provides amazing views to the tourists
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Gangtok (Sikkim)
Places to visit
Ø Nathu La Pass
- The Nathu La Pass connects Sikkim with Tibet Region. In past, this pass formed a Silk Route which was one of the known trading routes in the world
- The height of the pass provides amazing mountain views, mainly on clear days
Ø Namgyal Institute of Tibetology
- Beautiful Tibetan architecture
- The library of the Institute houses over 60,000 books
Ø Seven Sister Water Falls
- One of the most beautiful sightseeing in this top hill stations and awe-inspiring spectacles of Gangtok
- The combined force of these seven streams results in a thunderous waterfall which captures the imagination of all viewers
Mamit (Mizoram)
Places to visit
- Dampa Wildlife Sanctuary
This is a Tiger Reserve and also is considered as one of the oldest and biggest wildlife sanctuaries of Mizoram State
Ø Saitlaw
Saitlaw is around 11 km away of Mamit and situated in the north-eastern region of Mizoram.
Ø West Phaileng
West Phaileng is a village situated at an altitude of around 1,290 ft above sea level.
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Mon (Nagaland)
Places to visit
Ø Veda Peak
Highest peak in Mon district which is 70 km and this peak gives a stunning view of the Brahmaputra River.
- Chenloisho Village
This is one of the biggest villages in Chen area, located near the India-Myanmar border and here houses all kinds of traditional ornaments of the region.
Ø Longwa Village
One of the largest villages of Mon district and most interesting is that Angh’s house here lies half in India half in Myanmar.
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