Seven sisters, one brother: a first-timer’s map of Northeast India
Eight states, eight capitals, eight completely different trips. Here is the cheat sheet nobody gave you.
One of the seven sisters
Arunachal Pradesh
The land of the dawn-lit mountains. Capital: Itanagar. Home of Tawang, Ziro and dozens of distinct communities.
Your Northeast winter festival calendar: Hornbill, Sangai, Wangala and more
November and December are peak festival season up here. Block your calendar, book your homestay, pack a jacket.
Beyond momos: 10 Northeast dishes you need to eat at least once
Momos are lovely. They are also the least interesting thing on the Northeast menu. Start here instead.
Why Shillong is called India’s rock capital, and where the music goes next
Church choirs, bar bands, Dylan tributes and a festival in a paddy field. The Northeast has always had the best…
Bamboo, clay and paper: five crafts from the Northeast worth knowing
Black stone pottery made without a wheel, monastery paper from tree bark and masks for god-sized drama.