Highlights from Adarsh Gourav’s North East road trip (Source: Instagram/@gouravadarsh). After delivering a memorable performance in Tu Yaa Main, Adarsh Gourav took a quick break to the North East. Checking off four of the seven sister states, he shared snippets from his travels on social media. “Assam➡️Nagaland ➡️Arunachal➡️Meghalaya➡️Assam, 3400 kms in the last 18 days by road,” he mentioned in the caption of his Instagram post.. Before you plan your summer getaway, take inspiration from this quick guide to the aforementioned North Eastern states, according to travel guide MakeMyTrip, and get started:. Assam. Guwahati, the state capital, is generally the starting point for most travellers. Flanked by the great Brahmaputra River on one side and lush green hills on the other, Guwahati is a curious blend of spirituality and commerce. What can you expect in Assam?. The ancient Kamakhya Temple is famous for its Hindu Tantric traditions and Shakti worship.. The 16th-century Umananda Temple, sacred to Lord Shiva, is on Peacock Hill, an island in the Brahmaputra.. About 40 km from Guwahati are the 11th or 12th-century ruins of Madan Kamdev Temple, named after the Hindu god of love, thanks to its erotic sculptures.. The Kaziranga National Park and the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary are famous throughout the world as the abode of the rare one-horned rhinoceros. In Kaziranga, you can also spot the mighty tigers roaming around freely in their natural habitat.. Highlights from Adarsh Gourav’s North East road trip (Source: Instagram/@gouravadarsh). Nagaland. The highlights of Nagaland include Dzoukou Valley, which is 2,470 m above sea level and turns into a canvas of wildflowers and rhododendrons from November to March, perfect for trekking and camping. You can also go angling in the rivers or explore Intaki Wildlife Sanctuary. Nagaland also offers great shopping options, from the distinctive Naga shawls to a wealth of bamboo crafts.. Arunachal Pradesh. Between icy Himalayan peaks in the north and the Brahmaputra plains in its south are five emerald valleys watered by snow-fed rivers. Arunachal’s wild beauty is complemented by its rich tribal culture and ancient traditions of music, dance and craft.. A trip to Arunachal Pradesh is incomplete without a visit to Tawang. Located at an elevation of 2,669 m to the east of Bhutan, it is one of the top North East holiday destinations. The town is best known for its 400-year-old Buddhist monastery, which attracts a huge number of local devotees and tourists.. ALSO READ | Exploring Northeast through a bike ride. Meghalaya. Meghalaya’s capital, Shillong, was a resort favoured by the British for its resemblance to the Scottish moors. Outdoor activities are aplenty – angling for carp and mahseer at Ranikor, Umngot or Kynshi, boating on the beautiful Umiam Lake, trekking, caving in the limestone hills of Jowai and golfing at Shillong’s natural golf course. October to November is harvest festiv
