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West Bengal: This culturally vibrant state in East India is known for its long history, its colorful festivals and association with most of India's Nobel Laureates. The poet and artist Rabindranath Tagore, the founder of the Sisters of Charity - Mother Teresa and the economist Amartya Sen were all residents of West Bengal. The Sunderbans mangrove forest, a unique ecosystem, is home to the Royal Bengal Tiger. Darjeeling in West Bengal is a beautiful hill station from where you can see a spectacular view of Mt Kunchenjunga and other Himalayan peaks. Kolkata its capital city is famous for its cultural life and centers of learning.
Orissa: This state in Eastern India is known for the Jagannath Festival at the temple in Puri, where giant chariots are pulled by hundreds of devotees in an annual ritual from which the word "Juggernaut" is derived. The beautiful beach at Puri, the stunning Sun Temple at Konark, the amazing hand woven saris of Orissa, the traditional Chhau dance and the grace of the Odissi classical dance form, are all attractions of Orissa. The Gahirmata Beach in the Bhitarkanika wildlife sanctuary in Orissa, is also known to be one of the few nesting sites of the Olive Ridley Turtle. Bhubaneswar, the capital of Orissa, is known for its pleasant climate and for many famous temples including the Lingaraja Temple.
Sikkim: Sikkim, a mountainous landlocked state in North Eastern India is surrounded by India, Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet and Bhutan. Sikkim is a biologically diverse state with many rare plants, around 600 species of orchids and about 600 species of birds. Mt Kunchenjunga, the third highest peak in the world is in Sikkim. The government of Sikkim promotes eco-tourism is has made many efforts to promote wildlife conservation in this state. Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim is known for its scenic beauty and Buddhist monasteries.
Assam: This state in Eastern India is known for the mighty Brahmaputra River, for tea estates where some of the finest teas are produced, for the Kaziranga wildlife sanctuary where the Great Indian one-horned Rhinoceros can be seen in its natural habitat and the beautiful landscape of paddy fields and teak forest. Guwahati the capital city of Assam was the historic capital of the Ahom kings
Meghalaya: This state in Northeastern India is also called the "Scotland of the East" because of the similarity of its landscape. The beautiful Khasi, Lushai Garo and Jaintia Hills, which are criss-crossed by streams and waterfalls, provide the backdrop for this state. Known for its pleasant climate and friendly people Meghalaya or "Land of the Clouds" is a scenic tourist destination. Shillong the capital of Meghalaya, is a popular tourist destination in Northeast India, known for its slopes covered with pine and fir trees and the nearby Barapani Lake which is a popular picnic spot.
Manipur: This state in Northeastern India is home to the Manipuri people, known for their Hindu culture, their graceful Manipuri dance form, and for the Keibul Lamjao National Park where the rare Sangai or Brow Antlered Deer is found. Imphal, the capital of Manipur, has some historic buildings and is a beautiful hill station. It is famous for its "Mothers Market," where all the shops are owned and operated by women.
Mizoram: This state in Northeastern India is home to the Mizo people. Known for their colorful hand woven traditional clothing, their rhythmic bamboo dance and their love for music, the Mizos are proud of Mizoram, a beautiful state known for its scenic beauty. Aizawl, the capital of Mizoram, is known for its beautiful landscape and churches.
Nagaland: This state in Northeastern India is home to many different tribes of the Naga people. Some of the major tribes are Angami, Ao, Chakesang and Zeliang. Each tribe has its own distinctive handwoven shawl, created usually from red balck and white colors. Known for its tropical forest, and beautiful landscape, Nagaland has tremendous tourism potential. The capital Kohima is known for its churches and war cemetery where the British troops, who died fighting the Japanese, during World War II were laid to rest.
Arunachal Pradesh: This state in Northeastern India is known for the Tawang monastery and for its unexplored beauty. The rare orchids found in the state, the arts and crafts of the tribal people and the exotic wildlife, which includes the Snow Leopard make a visit to Arunachal Pradesh an exciting one. There are also many venues for angling and fishing in Arunachal Pradesh. Itanagar the capital is known for its Ganaga Lake and Ita Fort, which are popular tourist attractions.
Tripura: This state in Northeastern India is known for its green landscape, the handwoven silk garments and cane and bamboo handicrafts of its people. There are some splendid palaces in Tripura including the Neermahal Palace seton an island in the middle of the Rudrasagar Lake. There are a number of important Hindu and Buddhist shrines, sculptures and artifacts of historical value to be seen in Tripura. The capital Agartala is known for the Ujjayanta Palace, various temples and handicrafts emporia.
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