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Trekking in Northeast India

From the Kanchenjunga trails of Sikkim to Nagaland's valley of flowers and Meghalaya's living root bridges — the region is one of India's great, uncrowded trekking frontiers. Tap any trek for the full route, grade and season.

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Before you lace upMany of these treks need permits (Inner Line or Protected Area) and, for the higher routes, a registered agency, proper acclimatisation and travel insurance. Always check current conditions and go with a licensed local guide.
Challenging

Goecha La

Sikkim · 8–11 days

The classic Kanchenjunga trek to a 4,940 m pass.

Mar–May, Oct–Nov
Moderate

Dzongri Trek

Sikkim · 4–6 days

The shorter Kanchenjunga viewpoint trek from Yuksom.

Mar–May, Oct–Dec
Very challenging

Green Lake (Zemu)

Sikkim · 10–12 days

A remote, restricted trek to the foot of Kanchenjunga's east face.

Apr–May, Oct
Moderate

Sandakphu–Phalut (Singalila Ridge)

Sikkim & Darjeeling · 5–7 days

The ridge where you see four of the five highest peaks on earth.

Oct–Dec, Mar–May
Moderate

Dzukou Valley

Nagaland · 2 days

The valley of flowers of the Northeast.

Jun–Aug (flowers), Oct–Mar (clear)
Moderate

Mount Japfu

Nagaland · 1–2 days

Nagaland's second-highest peak and the world's tallest rhododendron.

Oct–Apr
Easy–moderate

David Scott Trail

Meghalaya · 1 day

A gentle 16 km walk on a 200-year-old British bridle path.

Oct–Apr
Moderate (steep steps)

Nongriat Root-Bridge Trek

Meghalaya · 1–2 days

3,000 steps down to the famous double-decker living root bridge.

Oct–Apr
Moderate

Nokrek Peak

Meghalaya · 2–3 days

The highest peak of the Garo Hills, in a biosphere reserve.

Oct–Apr
Moderate

Phawngpui (Blue Mountain)

Mizoram · 2 days

The sacred highest peak of Mizoram.

Oct–Mar (rhododendrons in spring)
Moderate

Talle Valley

Arunachal Pradesh · 3–4 days

A pristine forest trek from the Apatani valley of Ziro.

Mar–May, Oct–Nov
Challenging

Gorichen & the Tawang high routes

Arunachal Pradesh · Varies (multi-day)

High-altitude trekking below Arunachal's tallest peak.

Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
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