Northeast India's trekking scene spans eight states with very different permit regimes, cultures, and terrain — from Nagaland's rhododendron ridgelines to Meghalaya's living root bridges and Arunachal's border valleys.
Nagaland / Manipur border
A rolling valley famous for its June-September wildflower bloom, where the permit paperwork is the real trailhead.
Kohima, Nagaland
Nagaland's second-highest peak, home to what is recorded as the world's tallest rhododendron tree along the route.
Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh
More a high-altitude walk-and-drive combination than a classic trek, taking in Sela Pass, Madhuri Lake and the heavily guarded Bum La border post.
Nongriat, Meghalaya
A descent-first trek down thousands of stone steps to living bridges grown from rubber fig tree roots over centuries, including the famous double-decker bridge at Nongriat.
Kiphire, Nagaland
Nagaland's and one of the Northeast's highest peaks, on the Indo-Myanmar border ridge — a serious, lightly documented trek by mainstream standards.
Ukhrul, Manipur
Home to the rare Shirui Lily, found nowhere else in the world, in bloom for a narrow window each year.
Lawngtlai, Mizoram
Mizoram's highest peak and a national park in its own right, known for rhododendron blooms and rare bird species — one of the least-visited treks in this record.
West Garo Hills, Meghalaya
The Garo Hills' highest point, inside a biosphere reserve known for citrus biodiversity and red panda habitat.
Cherrapunji (Sohra), Meghalaya
A short plateau walk connecting Mawsmai's limestone caves to one of India's tallest plunge waterfalls, best done outside peak monsoon for visibility.
Lower Subansiri, Arunachal Pradesh
A gentle valley walk through Apatani tribal villages and rice-fish paddies rather than a high-altitude trek — more cultural immersion than climb.
Sepahijala, Tripura
A short, low-altitude waterfall walk in Tripura — genuinely light on documentation in mainstream trekking sources, included here as a starting point for a state with very little coverage elsewhere.
Kailashahar, Tripura
A short heritage walk among massive rock-cut sculptures of Shiva and other deities dating back centuries — more a cultural site visit than a physical trek.
East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya
A gentle walking loop through Asia's reputed cleanest village, including a living root bridge and a bamboo skywalk with views into Bangladesh.
Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya
Part of one of the longest interconnected cave systems in the world — a genuine caving expedition rather than a walking trek, requiring specialized guiding.
Bishnupur, Manipur
A boat trip and short walk through the world's only floating national park, home to the endangered Sangai deer that lives on the lake's floating phumdis.
Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh
A short, easy walk to one of Arunachal's most photographed waterfalls, near the site associated with the 1962 war history around Jaswant Garh.
Shi-Yomi, Arunachal Pradesh
A remote high valley near the China border, home to Memba and Adi communities — trekking logistics here are genuinely thin in mainstream sources.
Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh
One of the most remote and least-documented trekking areas in this entire record, home to the Idu Mishmi community — included as a genuine gap-filler with almost all specifics marked NA rather than guessed at.
Changlang, Arunachal Pradesh
India's largest national park by area and one of the few in the world spanning tropical to alpine ecosystems within one protected zone — trekking here is guided wildlife-and-forest walking rather than summit-focused.
Majuli, Assam
A flat, easy walking (or cycling) circuit around the world's largest river island, visiting Vaishnavite monasteries (satras) and mask-making villages — a cultural walk rather than a physical trek.
Northeast India, Mizoram
Phawngpui Thlangpui Trail is recorded as a possible hiking destination in Northeast India, Mizoram. Panth has not verified a complete walkable route, trailhead, distance or current permissions. Use this catalogue entry to discover the area, not as a navigational itinerary.
Northeast India, Mizoram
Reiek Peak Trek is recorded as a possible hiking destination in Northeast India, Mizoram. Panth has not verified a complete walkable route, trailhead, distance or current permissions. Use this catalogue entry to discover the area, not as a navigational itinerary.
Northeast India, Mizoram
Durtlang Hills Trek is recorded as a possible hiking destination in Northeast India, Mizoram. Panth has not verified a complete walkable route, trailhead, distance or current permissions. Use this catalogue entry to discover the area, not as a navigational itinerary.
Northeast India, Nagaland
Mount Saramati Foothill Trail is recorded as a possible hiking destination in Northeast India, Nagaland. Panth has not verified a complete walkable route, trailhead, distance or current permissions. Use this catalogue entry to discover the area, not as a navigational itinerary.
Northeast India, Nagaland
Japfu Valley Forest Trail is recorded as a possible hiking destination in Northeast India, Nagaland. Panth has not verified a complete walkable route, trailhead, distance or current permissions. Use this catalogue entry to discover the area, not as a navigational itinerary.
Northeast India, Nagaland
Dzukou Jakhama Route is recorded as a possible hiking destination in Northeast India, Nagaland. Panth has not verified a complete walkable route, trailhead, distance or current permissions. Use this catalogue entry to discover the area, not as a navigational itinerary.
Northeast India, Meghalaya
David Scott Trail is recorded as a possible hiking destination in Northeast India, Meghalaya. Panth has not verified a complete walkable route, trailhead, distance or current permissions. Use this catalogue entry to discover the area, not as a navigational itinerary.
Northeast India, Meghalaya
Nongriat Rainbow Falls Trail is recorded as a possible hiking destination in Northeast India, Meghalaya. Panth has not verified a complete walkable route, trailhead, distance or current permissions. Use this catalogue entry to discover the area, not as a navigational itinerary.
Northeast India, Meghalaya
Mawphlang Sacred Forest Trail is recorded as a possible hiking destination in Northeast India, Meghalaya. Panth has not verified a complete walkable route, trailhead, distance or current permissions. Use this catalogue entry to discover the area, not as a navigational itinerary.
Northeast India, Meghalaya
Nongkhnum Island Trail is recorded as a possible hiking destination in Northeast India, Meghalaya. Panth has not verified a complete walkable route, trailhead, distance or current permissions. Use this catalogue entry to discover the area, not as a navigational itinerary.
Northeast India, Tripura
Tripura Jampui Hills Trek is recorded as a possible hiking destination in Northeast India, Tripura. Panth has not verified a complete walkable route, trailhead, distance or current permissions. Use this catalogue entry to discover the area, not as a navigational itinerary.
Northeast India, Tripura
Tripura Unakoti Hill Trail is recorded as a possible hiking destination in Northeast India, Tripura. Panth has not verified a complete walkable route, trailhead, distance or current permissions. Use this catalogue entry to discover the area, not as a navigational itinerary.
Northeast India, Manipur
Manipur Shirui Hills Forest Trail is recorded as a possible hiking destination in Northeast India, Manipur. Panth has not verified a complete walkable route, trailhead, distance or current permissions. Use this catalogue entry to discover the area, not as a navigational itinerary.
Northeast India, Manipur
Manipur Koubru Peak Trek is recorded as a possible hiking destination in Northeast India, Manipur. Panth has not verified a complete walkable route, trailhead, distance or current permissions. Use this catalogue entry to discover the area, not as a navigational itinerary.
Northeast India, Assam
Assam Dihing Patkai Forest Trail is recorded as a possible hiking destination in Northeast India, Assam. Panth has not verified a complete walkable route, trailhead, distance or current permissions. Use this catalogue entry to discover the area, not as a navigational itinerary.
Northeast India, Assam
Assam Garbhanga Forest Trail is recorded as a possible hiking destination in Northeast India, Assam. Panth has not verified a complete walkable route, trailhead, distance or current permissions. Use this catalogue entry to discover the area, not as a navigational itinerary.