Stories & guides from the North East

Itineraries, permits, wildlife and homestay tips to help you plan your trip across the Seven Sisters.

Best Time to Visit North East India, Month by Month

When to visit Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and Sikkim — a simple month-by-month guide to weather, festivals and what to avoid.

A two-day plan for Sivasagar (Sibsagar), Assam — Rang Ghar, Talatal Ghar, the Sivasagar tank temples and where to stay.

Should you book a homestay or a hotel in the North East? A practical comparison of comfort, food, price, location and local experience.

Which North East states need an Inner Line Permit, who needs one, and how to apply — Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Nagaland and Manipur.

Plan a Kaziranga National Park safari — the park's zones, best months, jeep and elephant safaris, and where to stay nearby.

A one-week itinerary covering Guwahati, Kaziranga, Shillong, Cherrapunji and Dawki — with travel times and where to base yourself.

Hotels and family-run homestays across Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh and more — book with a small advance.