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TRAVEL SEVEN SISTERS SEVEN STATES IN THE NORTHEAST OF INDIA OFFER A CONTRASTING IMAGE OF THE COUNTRY “ IF INDIA WAS THE JEWEL IN THE CROWN OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE, THE REMOTE NORTH EAST OF THAT COUNTRY IS ITS HIDDEN JEWEL 52 August 2018 I t may have originated out of the wild imagination of a journalist, but the name of Seven Sisters for the seven states in the north-east region of India has stuck to the region and is indicative of the mysticism and appeal of the region. Overwhelmed by the natural beauty of the region and its rich cultural heritage, visitors to the region have often referred to it as “Paradise Unexplored”. A travel writer Tony Haward described the lure of the region as: “If India was the Jewel in the Crown of the British Empire, the remote North East of that country is its Hidden Jewel”. makes it the most beautiful Eco-Tourism destination in South Asia. Today, emerging from the pages of history, each of these states is appearing with a very strong character, cultural heritage and a lasting beauty across the Himalayan range. The region North-East of India is the land of Blue Mountains, Green Valleys and Red River. Nestled in the Eastern Himalayas this region is abundant in Natural Beauty, Wild life, Flora Et Fauna and its Colorful people. The seven states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura and the latest inclusion Sikkim together contribute to the exotic variety of the country and are a pleasant surprise even for Indians from other parts of the country. The colorful tribal people who still retain their pristine touch mostly inhabit it offering you some beautiful Eco-tours with Trekking and Wild life. A blend of all these