🤫 5 Must Visit Unexplored Places in East India

Hey explorer,

Remember we asked a poll in one of our last posts, ".... Soon to take over Manali." Many of you expressed interest in exploring the Eastern part of India, while a few wanted to tour the other sides.

So, we started with the East side and are slowly progressing to reach the North, South, and West. Do let us know your favourite East Indian state in the feedback section below, and we have a few more places to cover.

For now, let's enjoy the unique aspects of East India...

1. Dzukou Valley, Nagaland

Sitting in one of the most beautiful hills of Naga, Dzukou Valley lets your soul flutter just like a butterfly as soon as you enter the parameter. With rich flora and fauna, your trek to the valley summit involves walking via emerald-green lands, sparkling streams, and ancient forests. 

What makes this site even more beautiful is the spring or flowery season, when the whole valley turns into a painting canvas with diverse colours, indicating peace and self-reflection. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Dzukou Valley and its surroundings to see the other side of India. 

Oh yeah! Your trek to the hill summit doesn't make you feel like a trek but more like touching the beauty of nature with each step, and I promise, your camera will carry a lot of memories. Have you ever wondered what a place without trees and only with green grass looks like?

2. Shnongpdeng, Meghalaya

Amid the tall Jaintia Hills, there sits an unexplored and underrated village named Shnongpdeng. This place is so unique that it is so different from all other villages you've seen in your lifetime before. While lakes and muddy rivers introduce you to other villages, the crystal-clear waters welcome you to Shnongpdeng. 

Likewise, many such differences elevate this site with hidden caves, lush landscapes, and the vibrant culture of the indigenous communities. Well, if you love the outdoors and feel like being more connected with green and nature, you know where to come - Shnongpdeng. 

From water sports like snorkelling to trekking trails, the untouched charm of Shnongpdeng, with its rural bamboo huts and natives warm hospitality, promises a peaceful retreat, making it a must-visit gem in Meghalaya's list of natural wonders. Do you know what it feels like to spend the whole day in nature without any technology use?

3. Mawlynnong, Meghalaya

I know I might be clueless when you throw at me - "Seriously! You call this place a hidden gem when we can see it all over social media?" But hear me out. Mawlynnong is so unique in the whole continent with 48 countries that it got the title Asia's Cleanest Village.

And it's worth mentioning when talking about touring sites in East India. Mawlynnong is where humanity and nature live harmoniously, known for well-maintained gardens, blooming flowers, bamboo-thatched houses, and living root bridges crafted by the local Khasi tribes using the robust roots of ficus trees. 

Walking through Mawlynnong streets feels like stepping into a fairy tale – pathways decorated with energetic blossoms lead to viewpoints offering panoramic views of the surrounding hills and the neighbouring plains of Bangladesh. Do you know what a village lifestyle feels like?

4. Ziro Valley, Arunachal Pradesh

The Himalayan mountains never stopped grabbing our interest, and the Ziro Valley is no less than that. Sitting in the Eastern Himalayan ridges, this valley is home to the Apatani tribe, who again takes a different stand and surprises you with captivating dance forms and cultures.  

The deeper you go into the valley, the more you feel like living in Bali due to the vast rice fields, and you will see the town's culture the sooner you come out. While the appearance of Apatani women with nose plugs and facial tattoos lets you say, "Oh! How do they manage those?" the bamboo houses drop your jaw. 

Beyond the cultural differences, the valley offers trekking trails that take you to breathtaking viewpoints, letting you absorb the peaceful beauty of this less-explored corner of India. More than a destination, the Ziro Valley gives you a whole different experience. What makes you say you love Bali?

5. Sandakphu, West Bengal

The best thing about nature, especially hiking mountains, is that you can see how beautiful nature can be. The surroundings look so good as you climb the mountain's slopy walls that let you enjoy the floating feeling. And Sandakphu is such a place sitting in the Darjeeling district. 

The green atmosphere, cities that become smaller with each step, rivers dividing lands, and vehicles moving like flies are the same in hikes, but what if you could see the highest mountain from another tallest peak? Being the tallest mountain in the state, you can also see Mount Everest from Sandakphu. 

Imagine camping on those plain walking trains under the supervision of stars shining like diamonds and slowly moving into sleep with rare sights of the Himalayas shading from bright golden to pitch black. Have you ever seen what the Himalayas look like under the setting sun?

Conclusion

India is so diverse that four corners of the country have its features and attractions. Amongst other corners, the east part of India is so beautiful, with green spaces in all possible areas and adventurous activities in every step you take. No matter where you go or what you visit, it all depends on you as a visitor in how you see and take things. 

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