Northeast India always attracts people. Some people want to travel in their comfort zone while some like to explore and go to the next level of adventure. The north-eastern part of India gives you the same options for nature lovers.

Due to Its High Mountain and beautiful valley, one can travel any time of the year. Generally, people avoid traveling in the Hilly region during the Monsoon season.

Rainy days may cause landslides, Flood, or some other natural calamities. But when we see northeast, Monsoon is the mother of much natural vegetation. Here I will show 10 reasons to explore the northeast during the rainy season.

1. Mawsynram- the wettest land of the earth in North East India

 

Mawsynram

When you drive approx 61 km in the southwest direction from Shillong headquarters, you must need an umbrella to walk on the roadside because it receives an annual rainfall of 11,871 millimeters. You can imagine the scene of never-ending water drops.

2. Living root Bridge

As the name suggests, this is a kind of bridge mainly used by humans to cross the swollen river. It is made from the root of trees.

3. Dwaki Lake – A crystal clear river

4. Mawlynnong- Asia’s cleanest Village

Traveling always gives you a new experience and when traveling to the Asia cleanest village, especially in Monsoon makes a learner. You can see a sustainable village with proper waste management. People should learn How to keep our surroundings clean and healthy.

Yumthang is situated at a height of 11,693 ft in North Sikkim.  Yumthang is famous for its flower sanctuary.  There are 24 types of rhododendron flowers that can be seen here. The whole journey will follow by the river Teesta. Rain converts this region into a Flower Bed.

6. Bamboo Shoot based cuisine

If you want to taste fresh Bamboo shoots with chicken, fish, and other cuisines, then monsoon is the best time to visit Arunachal Pradesh, which is also called the land of sunrise.

7. Lower rate of Hotels

When you travel in offseason, you can avail good discount on hotel accommodation. You have many choices as per your budget.

Generally, North East India region experiences high traffic in peak season and lower in monsoon. So I will suggest you spend more time with your partners in less crowded.

8. Road trips and shower

A Guwahati-Shillong or Guwahati-Itanagar Road trips are another option for the nature lover. En route you will find a forest, Tea Gardens, and local food in Dhabas. Play the romantic Music, keep your car speed at average and enjoy the journey.

To know the best time to visit North East India, please read our blogs frequently because we will be frequently posting blogs for Nort east India Tourism.