5 Epic Road Trips To Take In Northeast India

Wondering where to take your squad for an unforgettable road trip? Well, these 5 epic road trips in the North of India will fill your heart with the spirit of adventure.

Guwahati To Cherrapunji

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With this road trip, you will experience the finest of roads. Amongst the few most beautiful places to visit for an epic road trip to take in northeast India would undoubtedly be Mawkdok, which is known for its beautiful bridge across the valley, Elephanta falls in Shillong, Ward's lake and Shillong viewpoint, seven sisters waterfalls in Cherrapunji, and the beautiful Umiam Lake. If you are intrigued by this then don't forget to take a trip through the beautiful green forests on the way. You can also visit Cherrapunji, which is an hour and a half´s drive from Shillong and nearby places. July to September is the best time to do this trip when one can see the waterfalls of Meghalaya in all its splendour.

Tezpur To Tawang

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This trip from Tezpur in Assam to Tawang passes through forests, winding roads, mountain rivers, and grand monasteries. The Sonai-Rupai forest to Bhalukpong, Kameng river at Dirang, Sela Pass, Jung falls are the popular attractions. The ancient Tawang monastery (which is one of the oldest monasteries of India), Tipi orchid sanctuary is best visited between April to June during Tawang´s short summer season.

Kalimpong To Zuluk To Gangtok

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While planning epic road trips to take to northeast India, you can't simply miss the drive from Gangtok to Kalimpong which is specially made for adventure lovers. The prominent places to visit on this road trip are the Icchey Gaon, Reshikhola, the Tsomgo lake, the world-famous Old Silk route (zig-zag road near Gangtok), Kanchenjunga ranges, and the Nathula pass. The best time to take a bike trip from Kalimpong to Zuluk to Gangtok is from September to November or March to May. So, pack your backpacks and get ready for this amazing road trip.

Jorhat To Mechuka

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This road trip from Jorhat to Mechuka passes through the forest hills (deep forest views are what make it an epic road trip to take to northeast India). On this journey, you will come across vast grasslands, tiny villages, the largest river island of India, Majuli, the local weavers of Mechuka, and the gateway of Arunachal Pradesh. The best part about this road trip is that you can take it anytime you like.

Guwahati To Moreh

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While travelling from Guwahati to Moreh, you can experience the magnificent sunset over Guwahati, angry clouds of Shillong, Indo-Myanmar friendship bridge at Moreh, 9th century city of Bagan, Pagodas in Naypyidaw, and Mandalay.

So, which road trip would you like to add to your bucket list for this year?