4 Best Places to Visit in Winters in Northeast India

We desperately search for such a vacation when we get a special occasion or time away from our busy corporate lives, where we can spend memorable and enjoyable moments with our family or loved ones. In this blog, we list the top 4 destinations from Northeast India that should be considered when planning a winter vacation. These places offer some of the best holiday experiences in northeastern India, including charming hills, the majestic Himalayas, and wildlife treasures like the one-horned rhino.

This list of top winter tourist destinations in Northeast India caters to people with different interests, whether in nature, history, culture, or wildlife, and highlights the best spots to enjoy this winter.

If you are planning a wonderful vacation in Northeast India during the winter season, here are our top 4 recommended destinations for an unforgettable winter getaway.

Kaziranga National Park, Assam
Tawang, Arunachal
Shillong, Meghalaya
Manas National Park, Assam

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Kaziranga National Park, Assam

Kaziranga Assam- Winter Destination

Houses two-thirds of the total world population of one-horned Rhinoceros and is acclaimed for its greater conservation effort. With a total area of 430 sq KM the Kaziranga National Park is situated in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of Assam in North East India. Being a UNESCO World Heritage site offers spectacular wildlife you can never be bored with whenever you visit this park.

Notified as a Biodiversity Hotspot in 1908 by Mary Curzon, who is the wife of the Viceroy of India. Kaziranga was also included under the Tiger Reserve in 2006. Today, with the efforts of the Project Rhino initiative, the Rhino population at Kaziranga has grown to approximately 2,613 as of the 2022 census, which is about 70% of the world’s population of Rhinos.

With a jungle jeep safari, this park also offers you an Elephant safari in the morning where you can sightsee The Great Indian One Horned Rhinoceros, Asiatic Wild Buffalo, Asian Elephant, Tiger, and Swamp Deer along with One-Horned Rhino. Apart from a variety of Fauna, this park gives you a chance to see 478 species of migratory birds.

There was a time when one-horned Rhinos were not found in this park but today Kaziranga National Park boasts the single largest breeding of the Indian Rhinos.

Safari Timings in Kaziranga

Morning Jeep Safari timings	7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Afternoon Jeep Safari Timings	1:30 PM to 3:30 PM

Elephant Safari Timings in Kaziranga

Morning Elephant Safari Timings

5:30 am to 7:30 am

Notes- Elephant Safari is only available in the early mornings.

The best time to go on a safari in Kaziranga National Park is from November to April. Most of the tourists love to visit during this month.

Also Read: Best Places to Visit Near Kaziranga National Park

Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh

Kaziranga Assam- Winter Destination

If you find a surreal hill station in Northeast India, Tawang is one of the destinations that is famous for its high mountains, monasteries, high altitude passes, waterfalls, Tibetan and Buddhist culture, War Memorial and Lakes. It is a sought-after destination for Buddhist pilgrimage in Arunachal Pradesh, housing the largest Buddhist Monasteries in India.

Tawang has a unique collection of beautiful places in winter, where you can enjoy your winter holidays with your friends and families. En route to your Tawang, you can find the Sela Pass, a historical destination, where you can experience the Sela Lake, which is cuddled in the Arunachal Himalayas. Tawang Monastery, the second largest monastery in the world and the first largest monastery in India, situated at an altitude of 3000 thousand feet, is one of the major attraction destinations of Arunachal. Here you can explore Monster, Library, School, Temple, Prayer and Cafe.

Explore the Bustling Tawang Old Market, where you can enjoy shopping, food and learn about their cultural aspects. From here you can also get a taxi or car on rent because after this you must explore some distant places such as the War Memorial which depicts the Indo-China War that took place in 1962. The Giant Buddha Statue, Taktsang Gompa Tawang and so on.

Tawang offers amazing stays, where you can showcase the spectacular views of the mountains around. Choose from luxurious hotels to humble homestays.

Tawang is a town that is famous for its Tibetan and Monpa Traditions that provide favorable cuisine to visitors.

Also Read: Top Winter Tourist Destinations in India

Shillong, Meghalaya

Umiam Lake Shillong Meghalaya- Winter Destination

The Capital city of Meghalaya is also known as the gateway of Meghalaya. Renowned for its Rains, Caves, Giant Waterfalls, vibrant Markets and Local cuisine. It stands as one of the fastest emerging economies in the region and earns its status as the capital of Meghalaya.

Due to its rolling hills and lush greenery, this city offers the amalgamation of natural beauty and urban charm such as Elephant Falls, a perfect picnic spot that is 30 minutes away from the main city through drive. The next place is Shillong Peak, which is the highest peak in Shillong and showcases the surrounding views of nearby places. Ward’s Lake is situated in the center of Shillong. It is believed that this 100-year-old, built in the era of Britishers, describes its beauty on its own, it’s one of the top tourist destinations in Shillong. Explore the Don Bosco Museum dedicated to the Indigenous cultures and traditions of Northeast Countries. Umiam Lake is a good reservoir spot that provides a serene boating and sunset destination.

When visiting Shillong, visitors find numerous stays that cater to different tastes and budgets. For a unique experience, this town offers charming homestays in the quaint locality and comfort with a touch of history.

Shillong offers Indigenous flavors on your Shillong trip. Don’t miss Jadoh, a meat dish served with rice and tangy chutney, Tungrymbai, a soybean dish for a vegetarian and Pukhlein sweet and fried dish for your perfect breakfast.

Also Read: Best Places to Visit in Meghalaya

Manas National Park, Assam

Manas National Park Assam- Winter Destination

Manas National Park situated in Assam has been renowned as the native habitat of Tiger and Elephant Reserve since 1928 with an area of 360 sq km, today this park spans over 850 sq km in the northern part of Assam in India and extends into Bhutan. It is named after the Manas River that flows through the park and is home to various types of Flora and Fauna. Making it a perfect refuge for endangered species such as the Assam Roofed Turtle, Pygmy Hog, and Golden Langur and also home to the One-Horned Rhino.

For the wildlife enthusiast, this park offers the Jeep Safaris, River Rafting, and guided tours. Being a UNESCO World Heritage Site of India, this park is paradise for birdwatchers. You can see 450 bird species in your nature walk including- the rare Bengal Florican. Additionally, Manas is a hub for eco-tourism which offers unlimited beauty and wildlife in your natural paradise.

The best time to visit this park is from November to April and the peak season is from November to February. During monsoon season June to September, this park is closed due to heavy rainfall.

Safari Timings in Manas National Park

Morning Jeep Safari timings	6:30 am – 9:30 am, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Afternoon Jeep Safari Timings	2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

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