Destination overview

East India is a natural playground.

Situated on India’s east coast, the region comprises the states of West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Orrisa, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura.

If wildlife is at the top of your itinerary, East India is for you. Find yourself in Assam, where a trip to Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary is a must. See one-horned rhinos, Indian elephants, swamp deer and clouded leopards in their native habitat.

For one of India’s most iconic nature-based activities, meander through the mangroves on a ferry cruise in West Bengal’s Sunderbans National Park and keep your eyes peeled for sightings of the majestic tiger. Jharkhand’s Hazaribagh National Park is also abundant with unique fauna, from sloths to panthers and nigari.

From rides on the famous Darjeeling Himalayan Railway in West Bengal to plunging waterfalls in Meghalaya’s Shillong, annual dance festivals at the ancient Sun Temple in Orissa and cities amongst the clouds in Sikkim, the opportunities in India’s eastern region are endless.